Comparison

Captayn vs DeepBlue Mobile

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

Head to head
About

Captayn

Features
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Everyday, everywhere around the world, anyone looking after a yacht has to deal with the same regular issues and the occasional odd ones. This is why we help these people understanding autonomously what is really needed and report that quickly to the most appropriate and available person. Captayn allows you to receive assistance, maintenance and spare parts for your yacht anywhere in the world, at any time. You will find everything you need searching by product, category or brand. For your convenience, you can register your boat and her equipment in advance. When you'll need it, you will just need to select the desired equipment, then reply to some simple, targeted and intuitive questions that will allow Captayn to understand and technically describe your actual need. At the end of the process, Captayn will provide you with a professional and comprehensive report, which you can save and use to describe your request to anyone you like. Moreover, if you wish, Captayn will take care of everything contacting the best specialists for you, selected according to distance, expertise and availability. The after-sales history of your boat will remain available and visible to you, for any future need.

About

DeepBlue Mobile

This mobile application provides yacht crews with tools to manage work hours, track expenses, monitor inventory, and handle job assignments. It offers a streamlined interface for efficient yacht management on the go, enhancing organization and saving time for seafaring tasks.

Highlights
  • Log crew work hours
  • Manage crew absences
  • Track yacht expenses
  • Monitor vessel inventory
  • Scan QR codes for inventory
  • Manage job assignments
  • Two-factor authentication
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Designed exclusively for Deepblue users, our mobile app complements the desktop version, offering seamless access to your favourite yacht management tools anytime, anywhere. With the new DeepBlue Mobile app, you can now effortlessly log crew work hours, manage crew members’ absences, track your yacht’s expenses, and monitor the vessel’s inventory, all while on the fly! Built specifically for yacht crews, our mobile app stretches your efficiency even further by helping you stay organized and informed wherever you are. DeepBlue Mobile helps you save your valuable time and mental energy for seafaring tasks that truly matter. With a clean and intuitive interface, DeepBlue Mobile reduces your time spent in front of your desktop, allowing you to focus on what matters most, no matter where the job takes you. From submitting timesheets and requesting leaves, to scanning QR codes for quick access to inventory and spare parts info, DeepBlue Mobile is designed to support the fast-paced demands of the yachting industry. In addition, DeepBlue Mobile app provides two-factor authentication (2FA) for access to most sensitive data in your DeepBlue software account. Key Features: Secure 2FA Login - Protect your sensitive data with two-factor authentication for enhanced security. Presence - Stay counted, stay safe - Toggle your in/out status so captains can always keep an accurate headcount onboard. Timesheets - Easily log and review your work hours. Absence Management – Request leave time and check your approved days off. Expense Tracking - Submit and track your cash & card expenses. QR Code Scanner - Quickly scan to view inventory details, adjust stock levels, change locations, and keep everything organised effortlessly. Jobs - Chart your maintenance workflow - View PMS tasks, dive into their details, and keep every job on course. Add, edit, and update jobs directly from your mobile device, ensuring nothing drifts off schedule. APA Expenses - Keep your charter spend shipshape - Log APA expenses on the go, stay aligned with real-time spending, and maintain full transparency for every guest voyage. Approvals - Stay in control of every request, ensuring decisions are made swiftly and efficiently with Approvals Simplify your workflow, improve efficiency, and stay in control. Get DeepBlue Mobile today!

Screenshots

Captayn4 screens
DeepBlue Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DeepBlue Mobile at none against Captayn's 1. Captayn's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). 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. Captayn sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DeepBlue Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Captayn ships an update fortnightly, DeepBlue Mobile every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Captayn versus DeepBlue Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCaptaynDeepBlue Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCaptayn PlatformsConsoriana

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Captayn

One-time1
  • Request for assistance$2.99
None

DeepBlue Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Captayn free?
Captayn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DeepBlue Mobile free?
DeepBlue Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Captayn or DeepBlue Mobile have ads?
Neither Captayn nor DeepBlue Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Captayn or DeepBlue Mobile?
Captayn ships an update fortnightly, and DeepBlue Mobile every 5 weeks. Most recently, Captayn was updated on October 1, 2026 and DeepBlue Mobile on October 1, 2026.

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