Comparison

Decoder for US Navy vs Naval Library & Modern Warship

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

Head to head
About

Decoder for US Navy

This app serves as a rapid reference for US Navy personnel and other codes, streamlining the lookup process for manning documents. It decodes various designations, ratings, and codes to provide quick answers without extensive searching.

Highlights
  • Personnel code reference
  • Quick lookup tool
  • Manning document decoding
  • Additional Qualification Designations
  • Enlisted Rating Codes
  • Officer Billet Codes
  • NECs
Features
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This application is not officially endorsed or sponsored by the US Navy. This app is a quick reference guide to many US Navy personnel and other codes. Instead of spending the time to find the correct reference and look up the information, this app will allow one to quickly get to the answer. The main focus currently is on personnel related codes that will be found in manning documents such as RUADs and AMDs. Current items decoded: - Additional Qualification Designations - Enlisted Rating Codes - IMS Codes - MAS Codes - Officer Billet Codes - Officer Designators - Officer Paygrade Codes - Navy Reserve Activity Codes - NOBC Codes - RBSC Billet Codes - Reserve Program Codes - Reserve Unit Identification Codes - RFAS Codes - Subspecialty Codes - NECs See how you can support this open source project: https://github.com/ctd-mh3/NavyDecoder-OpenSource-iOS

About

Naval Library & Modern Warship

Access comprehensive data on global navies, including warships, aircraft, and equipment. Enhance situational awareness with detailed specifications, operational status, and multimedia resources. Ideal for defense industry professionals and enthusiasts seeking in-depth naval intelligence.

Highlights
  • Naval vehicle specifications
  • Operational status tracking
  • Multimedia resources (photos, videos)
  • Defense industry data
  • Interactive infographics
  • Naval quiz feature
  • Offline access (Pro)
Features
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The most complete reference for warships, submarines, naval aircraft, weapons, and the technology behind modern fleets — built for professionals, the defense industry, and anyone serious about naval power. Naval Library brings open-source naval intelligence into one clean, fast app. Browse detailed profiles of vessels and systems, see who operates them and who builds them, and follow naval activity around the world. Our data is updated every day. ▸ WHAT'S INSIDE • Warships, submarines and naval aircraft — specifications, operators, class lists and photos • Weapons, missiles, sensors and equipment — the systems mounted on every platform • Unmanned systems — UAVs, USVs and UUVs • Builders and manufacturers — see the companies behind each ship and its onboard systems, with logos and links • Infographics and cutaways — explore platforms visually • Books, reports and documents — a curated naval library by category ▸ SHIP TRACKER (PRO) See recent ship positions plotted on an interactive 3D globe. Double-tap to zoom to any point, filter by date, and open a ship straight from the map. ▸ COMPARE Put two classes side by side and compare specifications row by row — displacement, length, armament, sensors and more. ▸ NAVAL ASSISTANT Ask questions in plain language and get answers grounded in the app's data. ▸ LEARN & TEST Sharpen your knowledge with quizzes, flip cards, and naval terms & acronyms. ▸ CONTRIBUTE Spotted a mistake or new information? Use "Suggest an Edit" on any page, or report naval activity you've seen. Submit anonymously if you prefer. ▸ NAVAL LIBRARY PRO Unlock the full experience: • Ship Tracker 3D globe • Infographics, unmanned systems, missiles, weapons and equipment • Compare, Countries and the Naval Assistant • Offline access and PDF export Standard ship and submarine profiles are free. Pro is available as a subscription. ▸ WHO IT'S FOR Naval officers and analysts, defense-industry professionals, journalists, students and enthusiasts who want accurate, structured naval data in their pocket. A note on our data: naval defense is an enormous field. We update the library every day and work continuously to fill gaps — your corrections and sightings help us improve. Information is aggregated from publicly available and official sources; Naval Library makes no representations as to accuracy or completeness. Download Naval Library and explore the world's fleets. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Naval Library Pro is an auto-renewable subscription, offered as Weekly, Monthly, or Annual plans. Prices are shown in the app. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://navallibrary.com/terms-and-conditions/ Privacy Policy: https://navallibrary.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

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Naval Library & Modern Warship4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Decoder for US Navy at none against Naval Library & Modern Warship's 3. Decoder for US Navy also leads on ratings volume (176 vs 26). Naval Library & Modern Warship's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (71% vs 63%). On price, rating, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Naval Library & Modern Warship sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Decoder for US Navy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Decoder for US Navy against 4.8 for Naval Library & Modern Warship. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Decoder for US Navy has 176 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Decoder for US Navy's written reviews are positive against 71% of Naval Library & Modern Warship's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Decoder for US Navy ships an update every 3 months, Naval Library & Modern Warship monthly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Decoder for US Navy versus Naval Library & Modern Warship: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDecoder for US NavyNaval Library & Modern Warship
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (176 ratings)4.8 (26 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews71.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings176 — better26
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCrash Test Dummy Limited, LLCMAVI LLC

Customer experience

Decoder for US Navy

All ratings176 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.3%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%

Naval Library & Modern Warship

All ratings24 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative21.4%

In-app purchases

None

Decoder for US Navy

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Naval Library & Modern Warship

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription.$3.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription.$6.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Decoder for US Navy free?
Decoder for US Navy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Naval Library & Modern Warship free?
Naval Library & Modern Warship is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Decoder for US Navy or Naval Library & Modern Warship?
Naval Library & Modern Warship is rated higher. Decoder for US Navy averages 4.8 out of 5 from 176 ratings, while Naval Library & Modern Warship averages 4.8 from 26 ratings.
Do Decoder for US Navy or Naval Library & Modern Warship have ads?
Neither Decoder for US Navy nor Naval Library & Modern Warship shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Decoder for US Navy or Naval Library & Modern Warship?
Decoder for US Navy ships an update every 3 months, and Naval Library & Modern Warship monthly. Most recently, Decoder for US Navy was updated on October 29, 2026 and Naval Library & Modern Warship on October 29, 2026.

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