Samson App vs HullTrack
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Samson App
This app guides users through rope inspections in the field, supporting both planned and ad hoc submissions for review. It includes essential resources like checklists, abrasion guides, and splice instructions, all accessible offline.
- Step-by-step rope inspection guide
- Planned and ad hoc inspection submission
- Rope inspection checklist
- Abrasion guide
- Splice instructions
- Offline functionality
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Samson’s Inspection App provides users with a step-by-step guide to rope inspections in the field. Both planned and ad hoc inspections can be collected and submitted to Samson for review. Also included is Samson’s rope inspection checklist, abrasion guide, and splice instructions. All app components are available for use off-line. Connectivity is required only for downloading and uploading inspections.
HullTrack
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HullTrack is a project management platform built for the boatbuilding industry. Designers, shipyards, and clients collaborate on every stage of a build — from initial design through hull construction to final delivery — in one unified workspace. Bring structure to complex builds. Replace scattered emails, spreadsheets, and file shares with a single source of truth that every stakeholder can access in real time. KEY FEATURES Role-based workspaces HullTrack adapts to your role. Designers plan phases and oversee approvals. Shipyards execute tasks and track progress. Clients stay informed and sign off on milestones. Each role sees what matters to them. Projects and phases Organize every build into clearly defined phases. Assign phases to designers, shipyards, or clients. Track completion at a glance. Tasks and milestones Break phases down into milestones and tasks. Assign owners, attach reference files, mark tasks complete with photos and notes. Drawings and technical documents Upload drawings in PDF, JPG, PNG, DWG, and DXF formats. Share internally with your team or externally with clients. Full revision history. Change requests Capture change requests with attached photos and documents. Route them to the right company for review and response. Approvals Clients review and approve critical milestones directly in the app. Every decision is logged with a timestamp and responder. Messaging Message teammates and clients in project-specific conversations. Share photos and status updates without leaving the app. Meetings Schedule and coordinate meetings with project stakeholders. CE compliance support Capture CE / Hull Identification Number data during project setup for European boat construction compliance. Gallery Browse every image and file attached across a project in one view. BUILT FOR PROFESSIONALS • Designer studios managing multiple simultaneous builds • Shipyards executing detailed build schedules • Clients tracking their custom boat build from commission to delivery • Naval architects, project managers, and build foremen SECURITY AND ACCESS Every user is authenticated and mapped to a company. Data visibility is controlled by role and project membership. Secure token-based authentication keeps your build data private. Whether you're laying the keel or fitting out the final systems, HullTrack keeps your entire team aligned — from first sketch to sea trial.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Samson App at 12.0 against HullTrack's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Samson App ships an update every 3 months, HullTrack every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Samson App | HullTrack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (11 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 197 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Samson Rope | Kobus Potgieter |
In-app purchases
Samson App
No in-app purchases
HullTrack
No in-app purchases





