Comparison

VesBuddy vs Im On Board

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

Head to head
About

VesBuddy

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VesBuddy is a robust platform for seafarers, harnessing cutting-edge technology to offer comprehensive support for seafarers' needs, addressing both personal and operational requirements. Designed and developed by a Seafarer for the Seafarer Community. VesBuddy attempts to equip Seafarers with powerful tools to make their lives a little easier. This app comes packed with exciting features that include: - Finance Manager: A collection of finance tools for seafarers to easily record and monitor their finances. - Currency Rates: A simple currency converter auto updates with the latest rates. - SeaTime Logger: Effortlessly track your sea time using this advanced digital module. - Doc Locker: Keep your documents safe and secure with our powerful locker. - Navigator: An integrated navigation system powered only by device sensors. - SeaSIM: An easy to use eSIM module tailored for Seafarer needs. This is just the beginning. I remain committed to improving VesBuddy and regularly adding new features to benefit the Seafarer Community. Please let me know if you have any suggestions for this app improvement. Privacy Policy: https://alangautham.dev/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Im On Board

Features
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App is designed specifically for seafarers to easily track and manage their sea service. You can log vessel details, monitor sea time and record important events. All in one place. Stay organized and up to date with user friendly interface tailored to meet the needs of maritime professionals.

Screenshots

VesBuddy4 screens
Im On Board3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Im On Board at none against VesBuddy's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. VesBuddy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Im On Board asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VesBuddy ships an update weekly, Im On Board every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
VesBuddy versus Im On Board: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVesBuddyIm On Board
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly โ€” betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.5 โ€” better15.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size130 MB25 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAlan Rosario Gautham HKatarzyna Drop

In-app purchases

1 purchases

VesBuddy

One-time1
  • SeaBuddy PRO$6.99
None

Im On Board

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VesBuddy free?
VesBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Im On Board free?
Im On Board is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VesBuddy or Im On Board have ads?
Neither VesBuddy nor Im On Board shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VesBuddy or Im On Board?
VesBuddy ships an update weekly, and Im On Board every 9 days. Most recently, VesBuddy was updated on October 27, 2026 and Im On Board on October 30, 2026.

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