Comparison

CargoScope vs NaviCost

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

Head to head
About

CargoScope

Features
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CargoScope Mobile 2.0 keeps freight and logistics teams close to ocean, rail and inland shipments wherever work takes them. Sign in to your existing CargoScope workspace to review current shipment status, follow carrier-synced journeys, track new references and act on important updates without returning to your desk. What you get • A focused portfolio for Active, Arriving, Completed and Archived shipments • Filters for arrival, ports, inland destinations, rail and shipment attention • Carrier-synced tracking journeys with ocean, rail and inland milestones • Journey maps, source timestamps, ETA context and event history • Quick Entry for a single container, Bill of Lading or supported booking • Bulk Upload from CSV or TSV, with row review before requests are created • Bill of Lading tracking for eligible CargoScope workspace plans • Team invitations and member management for workspace owners and admins • Premium first-launch onboarding and organized mobile settings • Secure email, Apple and Google sign-in for existing CargoScope customers • Account deletion available directly from Settings Mobile companion app CargoScope Mobile is a companion app for existing CargoScope customers. It focuses on shipment visibility, tracking, alerts, team access and account controls. New accounts and plan management are handled at cargoscope.io. The mobile app does not include account registration, checkout, credit card forms or store-product flows. Privacy CargoScope processes account identifiers and the workspace and shipment data needed to provide the service. Optional product analytics and limited technical diagnostics help us improve reliability and can be disabled in Settings. We do not use this data to track you across other companies' apps or websites. Full details and privacy choices are available at cargoscope.io/privacy; terms are at cargoscope.io/terms. Support Questions or issues? Email support@cargoscope.io. We reply during business hours.

About

NaviCost

Features
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NaviCost Professional voyage cost estimation and bunker price comparison for the maritime industry. NaviCost helps ship operators, charterers, brokers and maritime professionals quickly estimate voyage expenses and compare bunker prices across major ports worldwide. Features • Compare bunker prices for VLSFO, HSFO and MGO • Find the lowest bunker prices instantly • Calculate voyage costs in seconds • Fast and intuitive interface • Regularly updated bunker price database • Designed specifically for commercial shipping professionals Whether you’re planning a voyage, preparing a freight calculation, or evaluating bunker options, NaviCost provides the essential information you need to make faster operational decisions. NaviCost is built for: * Ship Owners * Charterers * Ship Operators * Brokers * Marine Superintendents * Port Captains * Maritime Professionals Save time, reduce fuel expenses and make smarter voyage planning decisions with NaviCost.

Screenshots

CargoScope4 screens
NaviCost4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: NaviCost at every 2 weeks against CargoScope's every 5 weeks. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CargoScope ships an update every 5 weeks, NaviCost every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
CargoScope versus NaviCost: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCargoScopeNaviCost
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.416.4
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRohit .Denys Lysiuk

In-app purchases

None

CargoScope

No in-app purchases

None

NaviCost

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CargoScope free?
CargoScope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NaviCost free?
NaviCost is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CargoScope or NaviCost have ads?
Neither CargoScope nor NaviCost shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CargoScope or NaviCost?
CargoScope ships an update every 5 weeks, and NaviCost every 2 weeks. Most recently, CargoScope was updated on October 9, 2026 and NaviCost on October 6, 2026.

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