Comparison

myCompassAir vs MIS Events

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

Head to head
About

myCompassAir

Features
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myCompassAir is the mobile app for use with CompassAir software. Used throughout the global maritime sector, it has been purpose-built for Ship Owners, Managers, Chartering and Sale & Purchase Brokers to simplify collaboration for teams and improve productivity wherever you happen to be. CompassAir combines a powerful messaging platform with a comprehensive shipping database with optional modules for Sale & Purchase and Chartering. Features include • Web-based, user friendly and secure • Synchronised across all devices • Superfast search of messages • Customisable views with full access to shared and private mailboxes • Instant access to full ships database – search, display and share • Comprehensive address book • Tags, vessels, deals, fixtures

About

MIS Events

Features
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Maritime Information Services (MIS) is proud to set sail as the next evolution in maritime media. Building on the trusted legacy of Port Technology International (PTI) and its 30 years of industry insight, MIS emerges as your new premier source for global maritime intelligence. Through our Swapcard app, you can access our virtual and physical events, and network with our community of over 50,000 senior executives and key decision makers across the maritime industry.

Screenshots

myCompassAir4 screens
MIS Events4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: myCompassAir at none against MIS Events's shown. myCompassAir also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.0). MIS Events's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

myCompassAir ships an update every 3 weeks, MIS Events every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Ā· 2 level
myCompassAir versus MIS Events: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermyCompassAirMIS Events
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.4 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB142 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperThinkCompass Software IKEMaritime Information Services Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

myCompassAir

No in-app purchases

None

MIS Events

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is myCompassAir free?
myCompassAir is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MIS Events free?
MIS Events is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do myCompassAir or MIS Events have ads?
MIS Events shows ads; myCompassAir does not.
Which is updated more often, myCompassAir or MIS Events?
myCompassAir ships an update every 3 weeks, and MIS Events every 5 days. Most recently, myCompassAir was updated on November 7, 2026 and MIS Events on October 31, 2026.

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