Comparison

ShipINSPECT vs KR

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

Head to head
About

ShipINSPECT

Features
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ShipInspect application is created for HSEQ / Technical Managers to be able to perform inspections onboard vessels. โ€ข Management of inspection templates, questions to be asked, type of answers expected. โ€ข Perform inspections based on the template using a mobile device. โ€ข Complete offline support so that inspections can be carried out onboard ships without any active internet connections

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

ShipINSPECT4 screens
KR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ShipINSPECT at every 6 weeks against KR's every 17 months. ShipINSPECT also leads on device support. On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShipINSPECT ships an update every 6 weeks, KR every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
ShipINSPECT versus KR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShipINSPECTKR
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks โ€” betterEvery 17 months
AdsNoโ€”
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betterโ€”
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better14.4
Further details โ€” not scored
Size28 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShipNetKorean Register

In-app purchases

None

ShipINSPECT

No in-app purchases

None

KR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ShipINSPECT free?
ShipINSPECT 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, ShipINSPECT or KR?
ShipINSPECT ships an update every 6 weeks, and KR every 17 months. Most recently, ShipINSPECT was updated on October 10, 2026 and KR on October 1, 2026.

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