System 5 vs CFM Go
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
System 5
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"System 5 for iOS" integrates your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch completely with your office system. Messages, contacts, and calendar entries are synchronized between your device and your office system. Depending on your configuration, you will a see a virtual reflection of your office system on your device. Messages are separated into your well-known journals. All key information (read/edited/replied by, comments) is available. System 5 is an efficient, yet easy-to-use, software solution for the Maritime World, covering the needs of Brokers, Owners, Charterers and Operators likewise. The office system also includes maritime solutions like Vessel Database, Voyage Estimation, Laytime Calculation etc.
CFM Go
Manage your shipping company operations from your smartphone. Monitor vessel journeys, access critical data, and receive real-time updates on important events. Stay informed about upcoming tasks and potential issues with push notifications.
- Vessel journey monitoring
- Real-time status updates
- Access to Cloud Fleet Manager data
- News and dashboard insights
- Push notifications for critical events
- Task and deadline management
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What if your shipping company would fit right in your pocket? Say goodbye to tedious requesting of information – CFM Go has got you covered! As a ship manager or operator, you have to follow your vessels’ journey from beginning to end. You have to constantly monitor processes and communicate with various partners, agencies and vessels. You need to check current statuses and make sure that you meet your deadlines. There is a simpler way! CFM Go makes sure that you won't miss any important event and enables you to easily access all your data from your smartphone! Always be aware of recent activities, immediately gain insights into the statuses of your vessels, or access any information that is part of Cloud Fleet Manager Portal! An innovative news section and a dedicated dashboard provide you with all information on your company and vessels and ensure that you are always up-to-date. You are immediately aware of your upcoming tasks and any critical cases that may require your attention. Whether disturbances, absence planning, expiring certificates, off hires, claims, upcoming dockings or bunkers that have to be confirmed - It's a breeze with CFM Go! Push notifications keep you informed and allow you to take action when it is necessary. This way you can be sure to not miss any important event, even if you don't check the app actively.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: CFM Go at every 6 weeks against System 5's every 5 months. CFM Go also leads on iOS requirement (12.5.5 vs 15.6). 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.
System 5 ships an update every 5 months, CFM Go every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and June 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | System 5 | CFM Go |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.5.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 203 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Reinhardt Software GmbH | Hanseaticsoft GmbH |
In-app purchases
System 5
No in-app purchases
CFM Go
No in-app purchases
