LES Star vs myCompassAir
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
LES Star
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LES Star is a mobile app specifically built to facilitate reservation and management of launch boat services within Singapore's Inner Port Limits. This app provides ship operators, managers, and agents with convenient access to launch services between piers and anchorages. Registration is free but a commercial account is required to access various launch booking services.
myCompassAir
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myCompassAir is the mobile app for use with CompassAir software. Used throughout the global maritime sector, it has been purpose-built for Ship Owners, Managers, Chartering and Sale & Purchase Brokers to simplify collaboration for teams and improve productivity wherever you happen to be. CompassAir combines a powerful messaging platform with a comprehensive shipping database with optional modules for Sale & Purchase and Chartering. Features include ā¢ Web-based, user friendly and secure ā¢ Synchronised across all devices ā¢ Superfast search of messages ā¢ Customisable views with full access to shared and private mailboxes ā¢ Instant access to full ships database ā search, display and share ā¢ Comprehensive address book ā¢ Tags, vessels, deals, fixtures
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: myCompassAir at 12.4 against LES Star's 15.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LES Star | myCompassAir |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 12.4 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 80 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MARITIME TECHNOLOGIES (R&D) PTE. LTD. | ThinkCompass Software IKE |
In-app purchases
LES Star
No in-app purchases
myCompassAir
No in-app purchases
