VesBuddy vs DRFT MRKS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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/
DRFT MRKS
This application uses AI and deep learning to accurately measure a vessel's draft from a short HD video. It aims to provide a verifiable source of truth for calculating vessel displacement, improving accuracy in determining loaded cargo and equipment.
- AI/Deep Learning technology
- Measures vessel draft from video
- Improves draft reading accuracy
- Verifiable source of truth
- Calculates vessel displacement
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Tymor Marine's breakthrough DRFT MRKS technology measures a vessel's draft from a 30-second, 1080p HD video. It is an industry-leading AI/Deep Learning technology developed to improve the traditional draft reading process. DRFT MRKS aims to allow anyone to read draft marks with the same skill and accuracy as an experienced mariner. Discrepancies can lead to incorrect displacement measurements, spark disputes over cargo quantities, and impose operational limitations on vessels. DRFT MRKS provides a single verifiable source of truth when calculating vessel displacement using draft marks, helping to improve accuracy when determining loaded cargo/equipment.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DRFT MRKS at none against VesBuddy's 1. VesBuddy's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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. VesBuddy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DRFT MRKS asks for nothing beyond the download.
VesBuddy ships an update weekly, DRFT MRKS every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and August 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VesBuddy | DRFT MRKS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 130 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alan Rosario Gautham H | Tymor Marine Ltd |
In-app purchases
VesBuddy
- SeaBuddy PRO$6.99
DRFT MRKS
No in-app purchases









