Marine Tech News vs SubTel Forum
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Marine Tech News
Access the latest news, videos, and podcasts covering advancements in marine technology. This app is designed for professionals and enthusiasts interested in the future of maritime operations.
- Latest news updates
- Exclusive videos
- Industry podcasts
- Maritime operations coverage
- Cutting-edge advancements
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Stay ahead of the curve with the Marine Tech News App - your go-to source for the latest news, videos, and podcasts in the marine technology industry. Designed for professionals, enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the cutting-edge advancements shaping the future of maritime operations.
SubTel Forum
Stay informed with the latest news and updates in the submarine telecommunications industry. Access the newest editions of industry publications directly through the app.
- Latest industry news notifications
- Access to SubTel Forum Magazine
- Submarine Cable Almanac available
- Submarine Telecoms Industry Report access
- Real-time updates
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The SubTel Forum app keeps you up to date on all the latest news in the world of submarine telecoms - get notified as it happens. The latest edition of each of the SubTel Forum publications are also available - Magazine, Submarine Cable Almanac and Submarine Telecoms Industry Report.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SubTel Forum at every 5 days against Marine Tech News's every 19 months. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Marine Tech News against 5.0 for SubTel Forum. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.
Marine Tech News ships an update every 19 months, SubTel Forum every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Marine Tech News | SubTel Forum |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 13.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Maritime Activity Reports, Inc. | Submarine Telecoms Forum, Inc. |
Customer experience
Marine Tech News
SubTel Forum
In-app purchases
Marine Tech News
No in-app purchases
SubTel Forum
No in-app purchases
Questions
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