# Seawatch24 Marine Traffic AIS — Boat Alerts & MarineTraffic

> Real-time global ship tracking and detailed maritime data with weather overlays. (iPhone/iPad app by Bach It Solutions.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seawatch24-marine-traffic-ais/id437775747 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Bach It Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/437775750)
- Category: Navigation, Travel
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $9.99)
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 43 App Store ratings · 117 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 69 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-06-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seawatch24-marine-traffic-ais/id437775747/reviews.md

## What is Seawatch24 Marine Traffic AIS?

Track the World's Ships – Live. Anywhere. Anytime.

Whether you're a ship enthusiast, harbor operator, or maritime pro, Seawatch24.com puts real-time vessel tracking and detailed maritime data right at your fingertips.

• Spot Any Ship — Search by name, MMSI, or IMO to find and follow ships across the globe. Tap for rich details, photos, and voyage info.

• Powerful Marine Map — Customize your view with overlays like OpenSeaMap and SeaMarks to easily identify ports, shipping lanes, and navigational aids.

•  Live Wind & Weather — See wind arrows (Beaufort scale), cloud cover, temperature, pressure, and precipitation directly on the map.

• Build Your Fleet — Add favorite vessels to your fleet and stay updated as they move.

• Designed for Enthusiasts & Pros — Refreshed UI, faster performance, and a streamlined experience make it easier than ever to monitor maritime traffic.

From coast watchers to cargo crews — Seawatch24 is your ultimate marine companion.

Make sure to check out our FREE version of the app (Trackaship Superlite) before buying if in doubt about the coverage of you local area. The free version will show the same ships, but not any details.

This app depends on the data received via the Internet and is dependent on the Internet for displaying data. 

Data is collected on a voluntary basis and may change without notice. If you live in an area with poor or no coverage, you have possibility to improve the situation. Send an email to bbmtrackers@gmail.com and we will contact you. 

Please note that the accuracy and reliability of data in this app are not covered by any guarantee and that, under no circumstances should be used for navigation. This app is no substitute for proper maritime instruments.

## Key features

- Real-time vessel tracking
- Search ships by name, MMSI, or IMO
- Detailed ship information and photos
- Customizable marine map with overlays
- Live wind and weather data
- Personalized fleet building

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold - Annual | $22.49 | per year |
| Gold - Monthly | $3.49 | per month |
| Silver - Annual | $17.49 | per year |
| Silver - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |


## What do users think of Seawatch24 Marine Traffic AIS?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Good concept
- 👍 Well made
- 👍 Easy navigation
- 👍 Beautiful design
- 👍 Interesting app
- 👍 Helpful for identifying ships
- 👍 Tracks vessels accurately
- 👍 Cool and helpful

**Cons**

- ❌ Too many ads
- ❌ Free version useless
- ❌ No ships displayed
- ❌ App freezes
- ❌ Unusable due to ads
- ❌ Misleading description
- ❌ Doesn't work
- ❌ Poor coverage
- ❌ Not functional
- ❌ High-priced upgrades
- ❌ Terrible screen refresh
- ❌ No effective vessel search
- ❌ Ads every 10 seconds
- ❌ Ads every 20 seconds
- ❌ Ads every couple of seconds
- ❌ Virtually unusable due to ads
- ❌ Can't see nearby ships
- ❌ Search failed
- ❌ Useless app
- ❌ Locks up on EULA
- ❌ Free version has no features
- ❌ Free version doesn't show ships
- ❌ Paid version needed for functionality
- ❌ Free version is hopeless
- ❌ Doesn't show user location
- ❌ Bought app, still needs bolt-ons
- ❌ Only shows one ship
- ❌ Free version not very useful
- ❌ Doesn't show boats on rivers
- ❌ Uses memory, nothing works
- ❌ Free version not a demo
- ❌ Upgrade is a waste of money
- ❌ Misleading description
- ❌ Lite version
- ❌ Can't do anything without paying
- ❌ Just a big map with no boats
- ❌ Inútil
- ❌ Free version totally useless
- ❌ Has no ships on it
- ❌ Can't do anything unless you pay
- ❌ No features on free version
- ❌ Ships did not load location
- ❌ Pretty useless
- ❌ Doesn't show any ships
- ❌ Worthless
- ❌ Utter Rubbish
- ❌ No ships displayed
- ❌ Doesn't work
- ❌ Can't adjust anything without paying
- ❌ Buyer beware
- ❌ Gouging price
- ❌ Useless
- ❌ No data, no updates
- ❌ Won't refresh
- ❌ Terrible
- ❌ Does not display any ships
- ❌ Not magical
- ❌ Doesn't even show cruise ships
- ❌ Unresponsive
- ❌ Can't pan or zoom map
- ❌ No ships?
- ❌ Doesn't connect to Internet
- ❌ Super bad
- ❌ Not tracking anything but freighters
- ❌ All ships have sunk
- ❌ Garbage
- ❌ Only showed one ship
- ❌ No search feature
- ❌ No ship i.d. feature
- ❌ Incomplete
- ❌ Only GPS
- ❌ Refresh not working

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Screen refresh is terrible
- Ads appear every 10 seconds
- Ads constantly bombard the user
- App freezes on EULA page
- Screen freezes on EULA page
- Won't load past the EULA page
- Locks up and becomes unresponsive
- Refresh still not working
- Doesn't connect to internet

**Most requested features**

- Make it fully functional with a time limit
- Limit the number of ship searches
- Better data in the future
- Search feature for specific ships
- Ship ID feature

## Recent user reviews (10 of 117)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seawatch24-marine-traffic-ais/id437775747/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Nicht zu verwenden

*2025-04-23*

Die App wird alle 2-4 Sekunden von Werbung unterbrochen. Die App ist also nicht zu verwenden. Da man diese App nur sehr selten benutzt ist das Abo bzw. Kauf absoluter Kokolores.

### 5/5 — Berfeckt

*2024-05-04*

Gut😍😍😍😍😍

### 1/5 — 使えない広告が頻繁に出て使い物になりません

*2024-04-21*

広告が頻繁に出て使い物になりません
アプリはおすすめ出来ない

### 1/5 — Almost nonfunctional app

*2023-06-27*

In comparison to other marine traffic apps available this app has nothing to offer the mariner. Screen refresh is terrible, no effective vessel search and no improvement with the high priced upgrades. I would not recommend this app. One star is too generous.

### 1/5 — No ships

*2023-06-18*

Not sure if I am missing something here, but it wasn’t showing any ships despite fiddling around with settings

### 3/5 — 👌

*2023-06-12*

Moins de pub donc plus sympa à utiliser,
Possible de créer des alertes quand un bateau commence à bouger ?

### 1/5 — Pretty much useless

*2023-01-18*

There is no point trying to use this app for its intended purpose as ads appear every 10 seconds. It’s ridiculous.

### 1/5 — Détecteur de pub

*2023-01-13*

C'est trop, une annonce toutes les 30 secondes.

### 1/5 — Too many ads

*2022-11-18, version 7.3.0*

I understand that free apps rely on ad revenue to make them viable, but the creator of this app has gone way too far, it bombards you with ads constantly. It’s a silly business model. If 90/100 people delete the app straight away because of the ads, that’s 90 people more that would’ve been watching a smaller amount of ads, which would’ve got you more revenue. App literally kills itself.

### 1/5 — Ads

*2022-11-15*

Too many make it virtually unusable

## Frequently asked questions about Seawatch24 Marine Traffic AIS

### What does Seawatch24 Marine Traffic AIS do?

This app provides real-time tracking of ships worldwide, offering detailed maritime data, a powerful marine map with weather overlays, and the ability to search for specific vessels. It's designed for both ship enthusiasts and maritime professionals.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include the ability to spot any ship by searching its name, MMSI, or IMO, with access to rich details and photos. It also offers a powerful marine map with customizable overlays, live wind and weather data, and the option to build a personalized fleet of favorite vessels.

### Is this app free to use?

The app has a free version (Trackaship Superlite) that shows ships but not details. The full version with detailed information and features is available with in-app purchases. The description also mentions a possibility to improve coverage in areas with poor reception.

### What kind of data does the app provide?

The app provides real-time vessel tracking data, including ship names, MMSI, IMO, photos, voyage information, and details on ports, shipping lanes, and navigational aids. It also displays live wind data (Beaufort scale), cloud cover, temperature, pressure, and precipitation.

### Can this app be used for navigation?

No, this app is not a substitute for proper maritime instruments and should not be used for navigation. The accuracy and reliability of the data are not guaranteed, and it is provided on a voluntary basis and may change without notice.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 9.1.0 — 2025-12-24

Enhanced Alert System - Smarter Vessel Monitoring

We've refined our vessel alert system with improved usability and a more intuitive experience:

• Streamlined Alert Creation - Create alerts faster with an improved interface and helpful guidance explaining inside/outside radius modes
• Smart Location Detection - Alerts automatically suggest relevant locations based on your mode: your current position for zone monitoring, or the ship's position for proximity tracking
• Visual Feedback - Beautiful confirmation animations let you know your alert was saved successfully
• Inside Radius Default - The most common alert type (monitoring when ships enter zones) is now selected by default for faster setup
• Real-Time Radius Updates - See your monitoring radius update instantly as you adjust it, with changes reflected immediately on the map
• Polished Interface - Refined layouts and centered forms provide a cleaner, more professional experience across all devices

Perfect for maritime professionals, shipping logistics, vessel operators, and anyone tracking specific ships or monitoring maritime zones!

### 9.0.0 — 2025-12-22

Vessel Location Alerts - Stay Notified of Ship Movements

Get instant push notifications when vessels move in or out of areas you're monitoring:

• Proximity Alerts - Set custom distance alerts for any vessel and receive notifications when ships get within your specified range
• Zone Monitoring - Track when vessels enter or leave designated areas
• Real-Time Notifications - Get instant alerts even when the app is closed
• Detailed Alert View - Tap notifications to see vessel position, alert details, and tracking information on the map

Perfect for port operations, maritime logistics, fleet monitoring, or keeping track of specific vessels!

### 8.2.0 — 2025-10-03

What’s New

This update brings a wave of improvements to make your ship-tracking experience smoother and more powerful:

Smarter Search – We’ve refined the ship search to be faster and more elegant.
Past Tracks from Search & My Fleet – Quickly view a ship’s history when opening from search results or your personal ship list.
Ship Info Enhancements – Added “last update” status and improved button layout for easier navigation.
Sharing Made Simple – A new share button lets you send ship details instantly to friends, family or colleagues.
Improved Location Handling – Location manager is now more responsive.
Better Ratings & Feedback Flow – A friendlier in-app rating request and new option to share feedback directly.
KML Export Upgrade – KML files now include timestamps for more precise playback.
Deep Link Support – Open the app directly from shared links.
Build & Stability Fixes – Cleaner build info and multiple bug fixes for a more reliable experience.

We’re continuously improving based on your feedback – thank you for helping us make Seawatch24 better every day!

### 8.1.0 — 2025-06-26

• You can now view detailed ship routes — individually or multiple at once — directly on the map - with colour coding for vessel speed.
• Export ship track data as CSV files or KML files compatible with Google Earth.
• Minor UI improvements and bug fixes.

### 8.0.0 — 2025-06-19

• Refreshed design: Cleaner UI and smoother UX for a more intuitive sea-tracking experience
• Improved ship search: Find vessels by name, mmsi and imo and view detailed ship cards with images and metadata
• Wind map upgrades: Visualize real-time wind data with Beaufort-style arrows over the sea
• Smarter weather: See Clouds, Precipitation, Pressure, Temperature and Wind as overlays on the map
• Add to Fleet: Save ships to your personal fleet with a single tap — easily track your favorites
• Overlay control: Toggle map layers like OpenSeaMap, SeaMarks for easier information about ports and ship routes
• Bug fixes and performance improvements to make your sea-watching experience even smoother

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