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MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking

#1 Vessel Tracking App!

65K ratings
3102 reviews
#17 in top-grossing Travel
✈️ Travel
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Released
October 8, 2012
Updated
October 28, 2026

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Developer

MarineTraffic Applications LTD
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Track vessels live worldwide using AIS data. View ship positions, movements, and voyage history with detailed vessel information and enhanced weather monitoring. Unlock advanced features for deeper visibility and extended coverage with a Pro plan.

✓Live vessel tracking worldwide
✓Ship positions and movements
✓Voyage history and key events
✓Detailed vessel information
✓Enhanced maps with weather monitoring
✓Fleet monitoring and alerts
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What users say about MarineTraffic

Reviews of MarineTraffic are mixed: the Travel app is rated 4.7/5 from 65K App Store ratings. What users like most: accurate location tracking, useful for maritime enthusiasts. Top complaints: paywall for many features, delayed or outdated ship positions. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🚀Accurate location tracking
  • 👍Useful for maritime enthusiasts
  • 🔍Provides detailed ship information
  • 🌍Good worldwide coverage
  • 🙌Helpful for monitoring loved ones at sea

Negative things

  • 💰Paywall for many features
  • 🕰️Delayed or outdated ship positions
  • 🤔Confusing interface and navigation
  • 🔍Limited free features
  • 🔋Drains device battery
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What's New in MarineTraffic

5.9.1

October 28, 2026

Follow the Route du Rhum 2026 live  The race starts from Saint-Malo on 1 November. Tap the new Rhum Race button on the map to see the whole fleet, browse skippers and boats, and jump to any vessel’s live position. Easier Voyage Planner Choose any point for each leg: map, vessel, port or your current location. See the route forecast on the map when you tap or search a vessel. “ETA to my location” now preselects the nearest port. Improvements and fixes Fixed vessels disappearing from the map when a fleet was selected. Wind speed and port calls now sit under the vessel position. General stability improvements.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Weather Maps Layers Annual

Current and forecast weather information

$95.991 Year
14 Days trial
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Charts

Top Grossing

📉 17-1

Travel

This app dropped -1 position in Travel chart.

Last updated on November 1, 2026.

Events

Read more about New | Voyage Planner
Event EndedMajor Update

New | Voyage Planner

Plan your next voyage with confidence

Sep 13, 2026 — Oct 14, 2026

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Read more about New | Augmented Reality
Event EndedMajor Update

New | Augmented Reality

Identify any vessel with your camera

Jul 30, 2026 — Aug 30, 2026

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User reviews

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PoS app

No reference to LANDmarks. No reference to anything.
DDSteve_R

Rubbish

Used to be quite good. Now use Vessel finder.
MMorphthecat.

Not as good

Used to be the go-to ship tracker app. It’s latest versions take longer to load and fail to show any traffic when changing zoom levels. It’s got worse which is a disappointment.
PPatrickvela

Range & bearing

Missing the range & bearing feature like the old version.
A simple range & bearing from A to B.
Also the option to have wind barbs on the weather chart.
NNeovooo

Trash

This is such a simple concept for an app and they somehow have managed to royally screw it up. This app used to be great—easy to use, full of useful information. Now, absolute trash. Hard to use, nothing works as it should. Makes me think that it’s being run by AI with no human involvement because there is no way a real person could develop this garbage and think that it’s good.
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Developer apps

OnCourse - boating & sailing
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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Frequent crashes or freezes

Bug

Inconsistent or unreliable ship data

Bug

Difficulty canceling subscriptions

Bug

Compatibility issues with newer devices

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Requested Features

5 requests

Real-time ship tracking

Feature

Improved map and interface design

Feature

More free features and data access

Feature

Ability to track multiple ships simultaneously

Feature

Integration with other maritime apps and services

Feature

FAQ

What does the MarineTraffic app do?

The app provides a way to track vessels live worldwide using AIS data. It allows users to view ship positions, movements, voyage history, and detailed vessel information. It also includes enhanced maps with close weather monitoring.

What are the key features of MarineTraffic?

Key features include live vessel tracking, viewing ship positions and movements, accessing voyage history, detailed vessel information like type and destination, and enhanced maps with weather monitoring. Users can also build and monitor their chosen fleets.

How much does MarineTraffic cost?

The app offers a free version with core tracking capabilities. Advanced features and extended coverage, such as Satellite AIS and advanced fleet monitoring, are available through the paid Mobile Pro Plan, which is a subscription.

Who is the MarineTraffic app for?

This app is designed for maritime professionals, shipping companies, port authorities, and enthusiasts who need to monitor maritime activity and vessel movements globally. It supports both everyday use and professional maritime workflows.

What are the benefits of the Mobile Pro Plan?

The Mobile Pro Plan offers advanced capabilities for users needing deeper visibility and extended coverage. This includes tracking vessels beyond coastal coverage using Satellite AIS, accessing advanced fleet monitoring tools, and gaining access to additional maritime data layers for professional use.