Boolebox vs STCW
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Boolebox
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Do you need to share or consult confidential documents and sensitive information without running the risk that they may be viewed by someone who is not authorized? Boolebox allows you to exchange files containing sensitive information, in a simple and secure way. A useful tool for those who need to consult balance sheets, financial data, strategies, confidential documents or any other information required to be kept confidential: not only does Boolebox allow to access information in a secure way, but it also allows to constantly monitor all activities performed on the files which have been protected.
STCW
Access the full text of the STCW Convention, covering general provisions, deck and engine departments, radiocommunication, special training, safety, and watchkeeping. This app provides a comprehensive reference for maritime professionals.
- STCW Convention chapters
- General provisions
- Master and deck department
- Engine department
- Radiocommunication
- Special training requirements
- Emergency, safety, and survival
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STCW Convention chapters Chapter I: General provisions Chapter II: Master and deck department Chapter III: Engine department Chapter IV: Radiocommunication and radio personnel Chapter V: Special training requirements for personnel on certain types of ships Chapter VI: Emergency, occupational safety, medical care and survival functions Chapter VII: Alternative certification Chapter VIII: Watchkeeping
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Boolebox at Free against STCW's $7.99. Boolebox also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 26 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On 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
Boolebox is free to download; STCW costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Boolebox ships an update every 5 weeks, STCW every 26 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Boolebox | STCW |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $7.99 |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 26 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Boole Server Srl | Sergejs Zeigurs |
In-app purchases
Boolebox
No in-app purchases
STCW
No in-app purchases
