PSC Intelligence vs STCW
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PSC Intelligence
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PSC Intelligence will allow crews and management companies to save working time and have better visibility over their ship managements by replacing the papers with modern electronic checklists stipulated in your SMS as well as PSC measures using AI technology. For more information, see overview of the functions below. ◆PSC Report This function easily converts manually inputted PSC reports and camera images taken using the AI-OCR to digital data. ◆Report This function allows you to report PSC reports and device malfunctions to the management company, collaborate with management company staff, and manage the rectifications in chat format, using the PSC Intelligence PC version. ◆Checklist This function allows users to call up and implement pinpoint PSC checklists based on actual deficiencies recorded by the PSC in each country and port. Also, arbitrary checklists and report forms created by the user on the PC version can be accessed even in an offline environment. ◆Monthly Report This function shows the top 10 typical deficiencies with their transition chart and actual deficiencies and photographs for the past month in each country or port set by the user. ◆NK Picks This function provides timely PSC-related information, including IMO international conventions and local regulations etc. as informed by our Technical Information that users should be aware of. Please note that the mobile app is required to use the PC version. For the PC version, please refer to the following site. https://www.classnk.or.jp/hp/en/activities/portal/psc-intelligence.html Please refer to the following pdf for the process of starting to use the mobile app. https://www.classnk.or.jp/hp/pdf/activities/portal/psc/start_mobile_e.pdf
STCW
Access the full text of the STCW Convention, covering general provisions, deck and engine departments, radiocommunication, special training, safety, and watchkeeping. This app provides a comprehensive reference for maritime professionals.
- STCW Convention chapters
- General provisions
- Master and deck department
- Engine department
- Radiocommunication
- Special training requirements
- Emergency, safety, and survival
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STCW Convention chapters Chapter I: General provisions Chapter II: Master and deck department Chapter III: Engine department Chapter IV: Radiocommunication and radio personnel Chapter V: Special training requirements for personnel on certain types of ships Chapter VI: Emergency, occupational safety, medical care and survival functions Chapter VII: Alternative certification Chapter VIII: Watchkeeping
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: PSC Intelligence at Free against STCW's $7.99. PSC Intelligence also leads on update cadence (every 8 months vs every 26 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On 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
PSC Intelligence is free to download; STCW costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PSC Intelligence ships an update every 8 months, STCW every 26 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PSC Intelligence | STCW |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $7.99 |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months — better | Every 26 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI GENERAL INCORPORATED FOUNDATION | Sergejs Zeigurs |
In-app purchases
PSC Intelligence
No in-app purchases
STCW
No in-app purchases
