cMate vs beMPC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
cMate
This comprehensive reference app provides essential information for seafarers. It includes IMO phrases, maritime regulations, signal codes, weather forecasts, and port details. Access a wealth of maritime knowledge for professional use.
- IMO Standard Marine Communication Phrases
- MARPOL Convention details
- International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (ColReg-72)
- International Code of Signals (ICS)
- NAVTEX and Inmarsat-C weather forecasts
- Maritime and general language dictionaries
- Port information with UN/LOCODE and coordinates
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This application contains: - IMO phrases (Standard Marine Communication Phrases) - MARPOL convention (International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships) - Flags of State - ColReg-72(- International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea) - Description of the system IALA (International Association of Lighthouse Authorities) - ICS (International Code of Signals) Includes signal flags, phonetic alphabet, Morse code - IMO signs - Sound and lights signals ColReg-72 (Lights and shapes ColReg-72) - Reading weather forecasts (NAVTEX Inmarsat-C) - Maritime and general language dictionaries - LSA code (International life-saving appliance code. 1-7 Chapters), FSS Code, ISM Code, ISPS Code - SOLAS-74 (International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea), MLC (Maritime Labor Convention) - Section Ports Info contains: - Port Name - UN/LOCODE - Country - Coordinates - Position on world map - Short descripton
beMPC
Access a wealth of maritime knowledge curated by experienced mariners. This application serves as a mobile blog, offering insights into the nuances of the maritime profession. Stay informed with essential information directly on your phone.
- Maritime profession tutorials
- Insights from experienced mariners
- Author's blog content
- Information on maritime nuances
- Mobile access to useful content
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beMPC is a source of tutorials for marine professionals made by experienced mariners. The application serves as the author's blog of Evgeny Bogachenko. The blog reveals information about all the nuances of the maritime profession. Read useful and necessary information on your phone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: beMPC at 100% against cMate's 38%. beMPC also leads on price (Free vs $7.99) and update cadence (every 11 months vs every 24 months). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
beMPC is free to download; cMate costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
cMate ships an update every 24 months, beMPC every 11 months. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.
| Parameter | cMate | beMPC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $7.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 38.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | Every 11 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Maxim Lukyanenko | Andrey Koen |
Customer experience
cMate
beMPC
In-app purchases
cMate
No in-app purchases
beMPC
No in-app purchases