# VesselFinder Pro

> Real-time global vessel tracking with detailed ship and port information. (iPhone/iPad app by ASTRA PAGING LTD.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vesselfinder-pro/id608985698 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ASTRA PAGING LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/438160792)
- Category: Business, Travel
- Price: $9.99
- Rating: 2.77/5 from 35 App Store ratings · 186 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 42 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2013-03-05
- Data updated: 2026-06-20
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vesselfinder-pro/id608985698/reviews.md

## What is VesselFinder Pro?

VesselFinder is the most popular vessel tracking app, providing real-time data on the positions and movements of vessels, utilising a large network of terrestrial AIS receivers.

VesselFinder Pro features include:
    - No Ads
    - Port Calls - arrival and departure information for recently visited ports
    - Real time tracking of over 200,000 ships every day
    - Ship search by Name, IMO number or MMSI number
    - Ship movement history - follow the track of vessels for the past 7 days
    - Ship details - name, flag, type, IMO, MMSI, destination, ETA, draught, course, speed, gross tonnage, year of built, size
    - My Fleet - add your favorite vessels to "My Fleet" list. It is synced with VesselFinder.com, so any change of vessels in My Fleet list will reflect on either the mobile App or the website.
    - Filter vessels on map according to their type
    - Ship photos contributed by VesselFinder users
    - Simple, Detailed, Dark and Satellite maps
    - Weather layers (temperature, wind, waves)
    - Distance Measure tool
    - See Your Location feature

Coverage - near-shore coverage, same as the web-based application VesselFinder.com and the Free version of VesselFinder available at https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/vesselfinder-free/id918080862?mt=8

IMPORTANT: 
If you experience any problem with the App, please fill out this form to contact us http://www.vesselfinder.com/contact instead of writing a review here. We will do our best to solve it. Thanks!

Visibility of vessels in the App depends on AIS signal availability. If a particular vessel is out of our AIS coverage zone, VesselFinder displays her last reported position and updates it as soon as the vessel comes into range. Completeness and accuracy of the information provided cannot be guaranteed.

Connect with VesselFinder
- on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/vesselfinder
- on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/vesselfinder

For any help and support, please visit the VesselFinder forum: http://forum.vesselfinder.com/forum/6-vesselfinder/

## Key features

- Real-time vessel tracking
- Port call arrivals and departures
- Ship search by name, IMO, or MMSI
- 7-day ship movement history
- Detailed ship specifications
- My Fleet management
- Multiple map layers and weather data

## What do users think of VesselFinder Pro?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Works well and good graphics
- 💡 Distance added very good
- 👍 Much better than Ship Finder

**Cons**

- 🐛 Not user friendly
- 🐛 Locations not updated
- 🐛 Misled into buying Pro version
- 💰 Waste of money
- 🐛 Doesn't work, crashes
- 🐛 Outdated information
- 🐛 Unreliable, inconsistent

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Zoom in/out glitching
- Map not showing up
- Keeps logging out
- Doesn't update positions

**Most requested features**

- Show ship names in fleet
- Global map display

## Recent user reviews (10 of 186)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vesselfinder-pro/id608985698/reviews.md

### 1/5 — アプリが起動しない

*2026-04-29*

iphoneでアプリが起動しない1500円で起動しないなんて詐欺ですか？返金してほしいです。

### 1/5 — Not Much Here

*2026-03-06*

Not user friendly. $9.99 for an app that doesn’t always display the name of the ship that you are interested in even though Ship Names is checked in the Settings. Not worth it to me.

### 1/5 — Not “Pro” upgrade.

*2026-01-02, version 5.9.5*

I can’t find any meaningful value in this version. I regret throwing money at it. Stick with the basic version.

### 1/5 — Not a lot of help

*2025-12-17*

I’ve had vessel finder for several years. When we go on holiday the kids like to know what’s floating by. 
For years it’s been ideal. We see a silhouette at see and boom the Ap come out and tells us the name. Destination with a picture or 2 of the said boat. Awesome kids interest satisfied. 
So this holiday we pulled out the Ap to see what’s passing along the South African coast. To be have a generic cargo boat fishing boat ferry yatch etc. no further info. 
So I pay for the Pro ap. thinking we’ve got a coupe of weeks cruising the coast it will be used. But guess what still no ship info. We can tell you there is a boat at see. A bit of info on it like you used to do would be appreciated.

### 1/5 — .

*2025-09-19*

돈 냈잖아 왜 안 됨?

### 4/5 — Works well and good graphics

*2025-08-28*

It works like Marine Traffic but WAY CHEAPER.  Only complaint is that it hides boats that have not updated recently.  You can find them in my fleets, but they don’t show up unless you go looking for them.

### 1/5 — Ripoff

*2025-05-13*

I purchased this thinking it would provide more detailed information on vessel tracking, but immediately realized it does not. I had the app on my phone less than a min and requested a refund which has been denied. This is a total ripoff. All information available on this app is readily available by tracking on multiple websites for FREE.

### 1/5 — Scam

*2025-05-10, version 5.8.8*

App said I could view a satellite ship with pro, so I pay $10 for pro and then it says viewable with subscription. So not viewable with pro… waste of money and total scam.

### 1/5 — Misled.

*2025-04-26*

Misled into buying this app!! It’s no different than the lite version! Please refund my payment ASAP!!

### 1/5 — Blijf betalen

*2024-11-26*

Al 2x betaald voor deze app (en geen beetje ook) en nu moet ik weer betalen..!! Kortom, na iedere update komt er een leuke verrassing !

## Frequently asked questions about VesselFinder Pro

### What does VesselFinder Pro do?

VesselFinder Pro is a mobile application that provides real-time tracking of vessels worldwide. It utilizes a network of AIS receivers to display the positions and movements of over 200,000 ships daily. The app also offers detailed ship information, port call data, and historical movement tracking.

### What are the key features of VesselFinder Pro?

Key features include real-time tracking of ships, detailed ship information (name, IMO, MMSI, ETA, etc.), port call arrivals and departures, a 7-day movement history, the ability to add favorite vessels to 'My Fleet', and various map layers including weather data. It also offers an ad-free experience.

### How much does VesselFinder Pro cost?

VesselFinder Pro is a paid application. The description does not specify a price, but it is a one-time purchase for access to its premium features, including an ad-free experience.

### What is the coverage area for VesselFinder Pro?

The app offers near-shore coverage, similar to the web-based VesselFinder.com and its free version. Visibility of vessels depends on AIS signal availability. If a vessel is outside the AIS coverage zone, its last reported position is displayed and updated when it comes back into range.

### Who is VesselFinder Pro for?

This app is designed for maritime professionals, boat enthusiasts, and anyone who needs to track ships globally. It's useful for monitoring fleet movements, planning voyages, or simply staying informed about maritime traffic.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.4.1 — 2026-05-26

stability improvements

### 6.3.9 — 2026-05-18

stability improvements

### 6.3.2 — 2026-04-29

stability improvements

### 6.2.0 — 2026-03-31

stability improvements

### 6.1.6 — 2026-03-10

stability improvements

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