Comparison

Ice vs Kpler

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Ice

Features
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Ice-Connect provides a full featured service for IoT and M2M projects. From data acquisition to Dashboards it helps users to meter and manage their assets. Some features - Full connectivity through networks including wired, cellular and narrowband - Backend connectivity (SIGFOX, Operated LoRa networks, SORACOM, ...) - Wide protocol integration (HTTP, MQTT, AMQP, ...) - Device management - Included secured storage - Notifications and alerts - Customized Dashboards with two way device connectivity

About

Kpler

Access real-time global commodity market intelligence and analytics. Stay informed with unbiased research, news, and live vessel tracking. Make decisive market moves with comprehensive data and insights.

Highlights
  • Real-time commodity market intelligence
  • Unbiased research reports and webinars
  • Live news updates
  • Global vessel and cargo tracking
  • Commodity flow data visualization
  • Fleet and inventory metrics
Features
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Kpler is a trusted source of real-time global commodity intelligence and analytics for a wide range of industry professionals, including trading houses, oil and gas companies, vessel owners, international oil corporations, hedge funds, and banks. Our app keeps users informed and up-to-date on global commodity market developments through access to unbiased research reports, webinars, and real-time news, wherever they are. Our dynamic map provides real-time tracking information globally for vessels, cargo, commodity flow data, and more. Our proprietary technology helps market professionals stay ahead of the competition by providing real-time visibility into global commodity shipping volumes and players. We equip our clients with the tools and technology to decisively act on every market move. FEATURES: Insight & News: - Access deep impartial research reports, webinars, and news on the go. - Gain an in-depth understanding of commodity market developments and their implications. - Anticipate and track market developments, find opportunities on the go. Dynamic Map: - View comprehensive, granular data on global commodity flows while on the move. - Port calls & Voyages: Instantly view vessel routes, departure and arrival times and much more - Real-time tracking of vessel movements around the world. - Gain insight into the cargo carried by vessels in real-time Analytics: - Instantly access global commodity flows, inventories and fleet metrics We're always looking for ways to improve and enhance the app. If you have any suggestions, feedback or ideas for new features, we welcome and encourage your feedback.

Screenshots

Ice4 screens
Kpler4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Kpler at every 3 weeks against Ice's every 2 months. Ice's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ice ships an update every 2 months, Kpler every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Ice versus Kpler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIceKpler
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—17 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB110 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBOUVEKpler

In-app purchases

None

Ice

No in-app purchases

None

Kpler

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ice free?
Ice is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kpler free?
Kpler is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ice or Kpler have ads?
Neither Ice nor Kpler shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ice or Kpler?
Ice ships an update every 2 months, and Kpler every 3 weeks. Most recently, Ice was updated on November 3, 2026 and Kpler on November 3, 2026.

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