Comparison

PSC Intelligence vs KR

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

Head to head
About

PSC Intelligence

Features
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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

About

KR

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- KR-CON, developed by Korean Register, is a comprehensive IMO Convention Database containing IMO Conventions, Codes, Resolutions and Circulars in English, Korean and Chinese. - KR-CON is a portable electronic database containing a vast array of IMO instruments. It enables users to navigate the maze of IMO instruments swiftly and accurately through a variety of user-friendly functions. Users can browse the contents with the touch of a screen, and identify the regulations applicable to an individual ship simply by inputting its details. An intelligent search function allows specific contents to be found easily and quickly. - Who benefits from KR-CON? Maritime Administrations(PSCO) Shipping Companies and Seafarers Classification Societies Ship-builders Service Suppliers Training Institutes Academic Institutions - IMO approval of the carriage of publications in electronic form The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) and the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) have approved MSC-MEPC.2 /Circ.2 which allows vessels to carry electronic media onboard instead of hard copy documents. This means that KR-CON can now be used onboard ship. KR-CON has also been recognized as an electronic version of IMO instruments by the 29 maritime administrations including Republic of Korea, Panama, Marshall Islands, Cyprus, Australia, Liberia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Isle of Man, and others.

Screenshots

PSC Intelligence4 screens
KR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PSC Intelligence at every 8 months against KR's every 17 months. PSC Intelligence also leads on device support. On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PSC Intelligence ships an update every 8 months, KR every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and May 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
PSC Intelligence versus KR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPSC IntelligenceKR
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 months — betterEvery 17 months
AdsNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.014.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI GENERAL INCORPORATED FOUNDATIONKorean Register

In-app purchases

None

PSC Intelligence

No in-app purchases

None

KR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PSC Intelligence free?
PSC Intelligence is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KR free?
KR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which is updated more often, PSC Intelligence or KR?
PSC Intelligence ships an update every 8 months, and KR every 17 months. Most recently, PSC Intelligence was updated on September 19, 2026 and KR on May 13, 2026.

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