Farvann vs Shipmate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Farvann
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Se hvor skip i norske farvann er i sanntid. Se hvor skipene har kjørt den siste tiden. Lagre skip i din egen flåte for å holde oversikt. Posisjoner hentes fra Kystverket sine data og kart fra Kartverket. Appen er laget på hobbybasis av Nils Larsgård.
Shipmate
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Shipmate is the communication platform designed specifically for the maritime industry – starting with fishing. Whether you’re at sea or on land, Shipmate keeps your crew aligned, informed, and connected through one secure channel. Forget scattered messages, missed calls, and Facebook threads. With Shipmate, all your onboard communication is in one place – encrypted, reliable, and built for rough conditions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Farvann at 12.0 against Shipmate's 15.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Farvann ships an update every 2 months, Shipmate every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on September 9, 2026.
| Parameter | Farvann | Shipmate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nils Larsgard | Shipmate AS |
In-app purchases
Farvann
No in-app purchases
Shipmate
No in-app purchases
