Comparison

CertCop vs DocQ Seafarer

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

Head to head
About

CertCop

Features
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CertCop is a practical document manager for seafarers. Keep your maritime certificates, passports, visas, medical documents, tanker certificates, sea service records and contract readiness details in one clean app. Designed for working crew, CertCop helps you stay ready before joining a vessel, renewing documents, or sending your certificate list to crewing. Key features: • Store maritime certificates and document details • Track expiry dates and remaining validity • Mark required documents for contract readiness • Attach certificate scans locally • Manage sea service history • Track current onboard/vacation status • Export clean PDF reports • Back up and restore app data with iCloud Your data stays under your control. Certificate scans are stored locally on your device and are not uploaded automatically. CertCop is built for seafarers who need a simple, fast and reliable way to keep their documents organized.

About

DocQ Seafarer

Features
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DocQ Seafarer is an offline-first document manager built for Filipino seafarers. Keep all your maritime documents organized and accessible — even with no internet at sea. KEY FEATURES • Document Vault — store passports, SIRB, COCs, certificates, contracts, and medical records • Works fully offline — your data stays on your device, no account or sign-up needed • QR document tracking — generate and scan QR codes for quick document reference • Mission tracking — manage document requirements for embarkation and renewals • Expiry reminders — never miss a certificate or document renewal • Backup & Clone — move your data safely to a new device • PDF & image sharing — share documents instantly when needed Your documents never leave your device. DocQ stores everything locally for full privacy and offline access — perfect for life at sea where connectivity is unreliable. Built by a seafarer, for seafarers.

Screenshots

CertCop4 screens
DocQ Seafarer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: DocQ Seafarer at 13.0 against CertCop's 17.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
CertCop versus DocQ Seafarer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCertCopDocQ Seafarer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDlyaver Alchikarnel villegas

In-app purchases

None

CertCop

No in-app purchases

None

DocQ Seafarer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CertCop free?
CertCop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DocQ Seafarer free?
DocQ Seafarer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CertCop or DocQ Seafarer have ads?
Neither CertCop nor DocQ Seafarer shows ads.

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