# OffshoreSMS vs SEEK Pass

The clearest difference is rating: SEEK Pass at 4.8 against OffshoreSMS's 1.0. SEEK Pass also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (498 vs 1). OffshoreSMS's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 64%). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OffshoreSMS sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. SEEK Pass asks for nothing beyond the download.

SEEK Pass holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SEEK Pass has 498 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of OffshoreSMS's written reviews are positive against 64% of SEEK Pass's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

OffshoreSMS ships an update every 10 days, SEEK Pass every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OffshoreSMS | SEEK Pass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offshoresms/id1526656158/reviews) | **[4.8 (498 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seek-pass/id1617796159/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **498** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 64.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 64 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Offshore SMS Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1495643255) | [SEEK Pass Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1224497513) |

## What reviewers say

### OffshoreSMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offshoresms/id1526656158)

This app provides commercial vessel owners, skippers, and crew with essential tools for maritime safety management. It simplifies the creation and real-time updating of safety management systems, ensuring all crew members have access to critical information. The platform aims to reduce paper usage and streamline safety processes on board.

**Highlights:** Real-time SMS updates for crew, Digital vessel logs and forms, Crew qualification and induction management, Passenger manifest creation, Expense logging and receipt saving, Personal Mariner Profile creation, Fleet management tools

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Digital Logs Plan | $31.99 | one-time |
| Digital SMS Plan | $84.99 | one-time |
| OffshoreSMS LOGS + SMS | $94.99 | one-time |
| OffshoreSMS PRO Plan | $159.99 | one-time |


### SEEK Pass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seek-pass/id1617796159)

Securely store and share your verified work credentials. This digital passport helps job seekers showcase qualifications to employers, streamlining the hiring process. You maintain full control over your data and can share it selectively.

**Highlights:** Secure digital passport, Verify work credentials, Share qualifications, Control your data, Streamline hiring, Faster onboarding

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🚀 Quick verification process
- 📱 User-friendly interface
- ✅ Convenient document verification
- ⚡ Fast credential review

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Verification process frequently fails
- ❌ Document upload issues
- 🔄 App gets stuck in loops
- 📵 App crashes and won't open
- 🚫 Excessive personal information requests

**Reported bugs**

- Document verification shows 'something wrong' error for extended periods
- App stuck in PIN and facial recognition loop
- Camera opens upside down and reversed
- Blank white screen after app update
- Updated credentials not reflecting on Seek website

**Requested features**

- Integrate with main Seek app instead of separate app
- Support for more document types (QCE, working at heights, confined spaces certifications)
- Improve facial recognition to be less light-sensitive
- Better explanation of declined documents
- Support for passports without NFC chips


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OffshoreSMS free?

OffshoreSMS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SEEK Pass free?

SEEK Pass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, OffshoreSMS or SEEK Pass?

SEEK Pass is rated higher. OffshoreSMS averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while SEEK Pass averages 4.8 from 498 ratings.

### Do OffshoreSMS or SEEK Pass have ads?

Neither OffshoreSMS nor SEEK Pass shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OffshoreSMS or SEEK Pass?

OffshoreSMS ships an update every 10 days, and SEEK Pass every 5 days. Most recently, OffshoreSMS was updated on September 15, 2026 and SEEK Pass on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*