Comparison

HomePort vs CSM LearnStrike

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

Head to head
About

HomePort

This app provides essential maritime knowledge and tools for sailors preparing for promotions and interviews. It offers distance education courses accessible offline, designed by experienced seafarers for effective learning.

Highlights
  • Maritime knowledge source
  • Distance education courses
  • Offline access
  • Interview preparation
  • Seamanship information
  • Accessible learning
Features
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Homeport App is an information source for mariners (navigators & engineers) which is based on good seamanship of working seafarers. The main aim of our App is to provide access to the relevant information and tools for your future promotion. Working officers took part in the creation of this application, which will allow you to get access to the key details of a fine seamanship in an easy and modern way. Distance education makes seafarers control their maritime training which is especially suitable for everyone in the maritime industry since you as a mariner often spend time away from home. Our courses let seafarers study whenever, whereever and however they choose – even without access to the Internet. All our articles are presented to you in a simple, practical and easy-to-read format. This maritime knowledge application provides quality education to marine students in the most effective and helpful way! This app will help future sailors in preparation for interview in various perspective companies. We would like to announce a quite new application where seafarers of all ranks will find useful and reliable information.

About

CSM LearnStrike

Features
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Step into the role of a maritime professional with the CSM Learnstrike app, featuring two interactive modules: COLREGs Challenge and PSC Challenge. COLREGs Challenge helps you learn and master the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea through dynamic, scenario-based gameplay. Navigate realistic maritime environments, make tactical decisions under time pressure, and gain practical knowledge for real-world situations. PSC Challenge guides you through the entire Port State Control (PSC) cycle — preparation, inspection process, and follow-up. Explore real PSC observations, propose corrective actions, and familiarize yourself with CSM Management System procedures and forms. Practice soft skills, gain insights into PSC performance, and build confidence for inspections. Separate modules are available for all seafarers and for officers only. Key Features: - Multiple gameplay modes based on real-world COLREGs and PSC applications - Scenario-based challenges with realistic maritime environments - Fast-paced decision-making, reaction tests, and tactical tasks - Progress tracking to monitor improvement - Insights into PSC statistics and performance - Guides you through the full PSC cycle: preparation, inspection, follow-up - Available in offline mode for a seamless experience both onboard and ashore - Designed for cadets, officers, maritime professionals, and enthusiasts’

Screenshots

HomePort4 screens
CSM LearnStrike4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CSM LearnStrike at none against HomePort's 10. CSM LearnStrike also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. HomePort sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 3 months. CSM LearnStrike asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HomePort ships an update every 4 months, CSM LearnStrike every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
HomePort versus CSM LearnStrike: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHomePortCSM LearnStrike
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.114.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size245 MB301 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperOleksii Fisai4Growth.com

In-app purchases

10 purchases

HomePort

Subscriptions10
  • Interview Engineer$7.993 Months
  • Full Interview Navigator$7.993 Months
  • Engineer Pro 3 months$7.993 Months
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  • Pro Version of 'Third Mate'$9.993 Months
  • Pro Version of 'Second mate'$11.993 Months
  • Engineer Pro 12 months$14.991 Year
  • Pro Version of 'Chief Mate'$14.993 Months
  • Pro Version of 'Third Mate'$19.991 Year
  • Pro Version of 'Second mate'$22.991 Year
  • Pro Version of 'Chief Mate'$34.991 Year
None

CSM LearnStrike

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HomePort free?
HomePort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CSM LearnStrike free?
CSM LearnStrike is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HomePort or CSM LearnStrike have ads?
Neither HomePort nor CSM LearnStrike shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HomePort or CSM LearnStrike?
HomePort ships an update every 4 months, and CSM LearnStrike every 3 weeks. Most recently, HomePort was updated on September 22, 2026 and CSM LearnStrike on September 9, 2026.

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