Comparison

Nautical Ops vs YACHTS UPS

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

Head to head
About

Nautical Ops

This app streamlines yacht operations for professional crews. It centralizes task management, maintenance logs, scheduling, inventory, safety records, and vessel logs. Manage all aspects of vessel operations efficiently in one place.

Highlights
  • Task management
  • Maintenance logging
  • Crew scheduling
  • Inventory management
  • Vessel logs
  • Safety equipment management
Features
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Nautical Ops is the all-in-one vessel operations management app built for professional yacht crews. Manage tasks, maintenance logs, watch schedules, shopping lists, inventory, safety equipment, crew information, vessel logs, and more — all in one place. Features: - Task management with daily, weekly, and monthly schedules - Maintenance logging and tracking - Watch keeping and crew scheduling - Shopping lists and inventory management - Vessel logs including fuel, waste, and pump-out records - Safety equipment and muster station management - Contractor database - Yard period job tracking - Crew safety records Subscriptions: Nautical Ops offers auto-renewable subscriptions based on vessel crew size, billed monthly, every 3 months, every 6 months, or annually. Pricing varies by tier and is displayed in the app before purchase. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://www.nautical-ops.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

YACHTS UPS

This platform connects yacht owners, captains, and crew with service providers and associations. Manage maintenance, dockage, crew hiring, and lifestyle services seamlessly. Enjoy a stress-free yachting experience.

Highlights
  • Service & Repair Requests
  • Parts & Supplies Ordering
  • Dockage Coordination
  • Crew Hiring
  • Charter Bookings
  • Yacht Management Services
Features
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YACHTS UPS is redefining the yachting experience through smart, seamless technology. This all-in-one digital platform connects yacht owners, captains, crew, service providers, and associations in a secure and intuitive environment. Easily manage every aspect of a yacht—from maintenance and dockage to crew hiring and lifestyle services—all in one place. Enjoy a stress-free experience and focus on what matters most: smooth sailing. Key Features: • Service & Repair Requests • Parts & Supplies Ordering • Dockage Coordination • Boat Builder Connections • Haul-Out Scheduling • Day Worker Hiring • Yacht Management Services • Charter Bookings • Broker Assistance • Onboard Lifestyle Services • Association Support Smooth sailing starts here.

Screenshots

Nautical Ops4 screens
YACHTS UPS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Nautical Ops at 5.0 against YACHTS UPS's 4.0. YACHTS UPS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Nautical Ops sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $119.00 per month. YACHTS UPS asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nautical Ops holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nautical Ops ships an update weekly, YACHTS UPS fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Nautical Ops versus YACHTS UPS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNautical OpsYACHTS UPS
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.0 (3 ratings)
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB112 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperClinton HandfordYacht's Up Boating Solutions LLC

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Nautical Ops

Subscriptions10
  • 11-15 Crew Members Monthly$119.001 Month
  • 16-25 Crew Members Monthly$149.991 Month
  • 26-40 Crew Members Monthly$199.991 Month
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  • 40+ Crew Members Monthly$249.991 Month
  • 11-15 Crew Members 3 Months$339.003 Months
  • 16-25 Crew Members 3 Months$424.993 Months
  • 26-40 Crew Members 3 Months$569.993 Months
  • 11-15 Crew Members 6 Months$659.006 Months
  • 40+ Crew Members 3 Months$709.993 Months
  • 16-25 Crew Members 6 Months$829.006 Months
None

YACHTS UPS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nautical Ops free?
Nautical Ops is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is YACHTS UPS free?
YACHTS UPS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Nautical Ops or YACHTS UPS?
Nautical Ops is rated higher. Nautical Ops averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while YACHTS UPS averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Nautical Ops or YACHTS UPS have ads?
Neither Nautical Ops nor YACHTS UPS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nautical Ops or YACHTS UPS?
Nautical Ops ships an update weekly, and YACHTS UPS fortnightly. Most recently, Nautical Ops was updated on September 18, 2026 and YACHTS UPS on October 17, 2026.

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