Need List vs Ship Port Notes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Need List
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Looking for an easy-to-use inventory app? NeedList lets you build your own structure — create categories, subcategories, items and invoices just the way you like! Customize colors, priorities, and layouts to suit your needs. Plus, printing and organizing your lists has never been easier.
Ship Port Notes
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This is a practical port knowledge app created for seafarers who need real information, not outdated manuals.Every note inside port notes comes from seafarers’ real experiences — cargo operations, PSC inspections, engine issues, navigation challenges, and general port tips.Whether you are a deck officer, engineer, or cadet, or looking for activities ashore, it helps you prepare before arrival and avoid surprises.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Ship Port Notes at 15.1 against Need List's 18.0. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Need List | Ship Port Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Emanuel Luna | gokhan kahraman |
In-app purchases
Need List
No in-app purchases
Ship Port Notes
No in-app purchases
