Comparison

CiiCalculator vs PETRA VMS

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

Head to head
About

CiiCalculator

Features
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Our application allows you to quickly calculate the CII coefficient and determine which energy efficiency category the ship belongs to (A, B, C, D, E).

About

PETRA VMS

Features
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PETRA is a complete vessel management app designed to streamline crew operations and document control. PETRA is a comprehensive vessel management application built to support shipping companies, vessel operators, and crew members in managing daily maritime operations efficiently. It provides a centralized digital platform to handle crew documentation, recruitment processes, travel coordination, and onboard tracking in a secure and structured manner. The app enables crew members to apply for vessel assignments directly through the platform. Applications are submitted digitally, reducing paperwork and manual coordination. Recruitment teams can review profiles, verify documents, and update selection status in real time, ensuring a smooth and transparent hiring process. A key feature of PETRA is its advanced certificate management system. Crew members can upload, update, and maintain mandatory certificates such as competency, safety training, and medical records. Expiry tracking helps prevent compliance issues by ensuring all certifications remain valid before deployment. This improves regulatory adherence and operational readiness. PETRA also simplifies travel document management. Passports, visas, seaman books, and other required documents can be securely stored and accessed when needed. Notifications and organized records reduce the risk of missing documentation during crew changes or international travel arrangements. For vessel operators and management teams, PETRA provides real-time visibility into recruitment status, crew allocation, and onboard deployment. Each crew member’s status—whether under review, approved, in transit, or onboard—can be tracked within the system. This enhances planning accuracy and minimizes communication gaps. The onboard status tracking feature ensures that management has a clear overview of vessel manning at all times. It supports better coordination during crew rotations, joining schedules, and sign-off planning. Security and data integrity are core components of PETRA. Sensitive crew information is stored within a protected system to ensure confidentiality and reliability. The user interface is designed to be simple and efficient, allowing both crew and administrative staff to navigate the system easily. By integrating recruitment, certification, travel documentation, and onboard monitoring into one unified platform, PETRA improves operational efficiency, reduces administrative workload, and enhances compliance management. PETRA serves as a complete digital vessel management solution, helping maritime organizations maintain organized records, streamline crew processes, and ensure smooth vessel operations.

Screenshots

CiiCalculator4 screens
PETRA VMS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CiiCalculator at 11.0 against PETRA VMS's 15.1. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
CiiCalculator versus PETRA VMS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCiiCalculatorPETRA VMS
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOLEKSANDR IZERGINTalent Factori Private Limited

In-app purchases

None

CiiCalculator

No in-app purchases

None

PETRA VMS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CiiCalculator free?
CiiCalculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PETRA VMS free?
PETRA VMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CiiCalculator or PETRA VMS have ads?
Neither CiiCalculator nor PETRA VMS shows ads.

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