Comparison

VesBuddy vs CargoMax

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

CargoMax

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CargoMax is a powerful draft survey and trimming calculation tool built for deck officers who need fast, accurate, and reliable cargo operations in any port or condition. Improve Efficiency. Reduce Stress. Maximize Cargo. CargoMax replaces spreadsheets and manual calculations with automated, real-time results and clear visual feedback โ€“ helping you eliminate errors, save time, and optimize every cargo operation. Core Features: - 10,000+ Vessel Profiles: Access an extensive database of hydrostatics, geometry, and hatch data, or easily add your own vessel. - Comprehensive Draft Management: Input up to five sets of draft (Initial, Running, Interims, Final) with instant calculations for corrected drafts, true trim, list, hog/sag, displacement, constants, and cargo figures. - Smart Trimming Calculations: Trimming based on draft or cargo requirements while continuously monitoring cubic capacities and mass limits. - Hydrostatic Visualization: Validate hydrostatics with built-in graphing tools to catch data entry mistakes before they become costly errors. - Professional Reporting: Generate complete, automated draft reports in seconds, designed for real-world deck and survey operations. - Comments & Photo Archiving: Document your findings with pinpoint accuracy for future reference. - Multi-Platform & Offline Access: Enter drafts and cargo data directly on deck or the wharf. All projects sync securely across devices and remain fully accessible online or offline

Screenshots

VesBuddy4 screens
CargoMax4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CargoMax at none against VesBuddy's 1. VesBuddy's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. CargoMax asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VesBuddy ships an update weekly, CargoMax every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
VesBuddy versus CargoMax: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVesBuddyCargoMax
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly โ€” betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.1 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size130 MB37 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAlan Rosario Gautham HCEATAEC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

VesBuddy

One-time1
  • SeaBuddy PRO$6.99
None

CargoMax

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VesBuddy free?
VesBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CargoMax free?
CargoMax is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VesBuddy or CargoMax have ads?
Neither VesBuddy nor CargoMax shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VesBuddy or CargoMax?
VesBuddy ships an update weekly, and CargoMax every 3 weeks. Most recently, VesBuddy was updated on September 13, 2026 and CargoMax on September 8, 2026.

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