Comparison

OpenOcean Studio vs MIS Events

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

Head to head
About

OpenOcean Studio

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The OpenOcean mobile app provides quick access to key information when away from your desk or out of hours. onRADAR provides alerts and tasks to keep you updated with events on board, and vessel and alert positions. You can use messages to communicate with your fleet. Fleet view delivers an on-the-go view of itineraries, providing key information about a vessel’s passage and upcoming port calls. You can communicate quickly with the vessel through email or a direct call. You can update itinerary information directly in the app and view the latest vessel report, key vessel contact information, and a full list of crew and responsibilities.

About

MIS Events

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Maritime Information Services (MIS) is proud to set sail as the next evolution in maritime media. Building on the trusted legacy of Port Technology International (PTI) and its 30 years of industry insight, MIS emerges as your new premier source for global maritime intelligence. Through our Swapcard app, you can access our virtual and physical events, and network with our community of over 50,000 senior executives and key decision makers across the maritime industry.

Screenshots

OpenOcean Studio4 screens
MIS Events4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: OpenOcean Studio at none against MIS Events's shown. OpenOcean Studio also leads on device support (3 vs 1). MIS Events's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpenOcean Studio ships an update monthly, MIS Events every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
OpenOcean Studio versus MIS Events: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenOcean StudioMIS Events
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better16.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size115 MB142 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer90 Percent of EverythingMaritime Information Services Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

OpenOcean Studio

No in-app purchases

None

MIS Events

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OpenOcean Studio free?
OpenOcean Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MIS Events free?
MIS Events is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OpenOcean Studio or MIS Events have ads?
MIS Events shows ads; OpenOcean Studio does not.
Which is updated more often, OpenOcean Studio or MIS Events?
OpenOcean Studio ships an update monthly, and MIS Events every 5 days. Most recently, OpenOcean Studio was updated on September 19, 2026 and MIS Events on September 9, 2026.

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