PSC Intelligence vs Idwal Onboard
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
Idwal Onboard
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Idwal Onboard helps Idwal surveyors complete vessel inspections directly against Idwal standards. Record findings and capture photo evidence in real time while on board, reducing admin and ensuring every inspection is complete, consistent and ready for review. Connected to the Idwal inspection portal and desktop application, Idwal Onboard keeps inspection data synchronised from vessel to final report submission.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Idwal Onboard at every 3 weeks against PSC Intelligence's every 8 months. On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PSC Intelligence ships an update every 8 months, Idwal Onboard every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PSC Intelligence | Idwal Onboard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI GENERAL INCORPORATED FOUNDATION | Idwal Marine Services Limited |
In-app purchases
PSC Intelligence
No in-app purchases
Idwal Onboard
No in-app purchases
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