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VesselFinder

VesselFinder

by AstraPaging Ltd.

183 ratings
213 reviews
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 23, 2014
  • July 8, 2026

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Developer

AstraPaging Ltd.
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Track ships and monitor maritime traffic globally in real-time. Access detailed vessel information, movement history, and predicted routes. Ideal for maritime professionals and enthusiasts alike.

✓Real-time vessel tracking
✓Vessel movement history
✓Predicted routes and ETAs
✓Comprehensive vessel particulars
✓Port call details
✓My Fleet for favorite vessels
✓Weather overlays
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of VesselFinder. Based on 183 reviews and a 3.9/5 average, it highlights the 8 positives and 15 negatives reviewers mention most about this Navigation app.

Positive things

  • 👍Simple and intuitive user interface
  • 💰Free version provides basic functionality
  • 🗺️Clear map display with sea blue and land green
  • 📊Comprehensive vessel information available
  • ⚓Good for casual ship tracking and hobbyists
  • 🎨Clean graphics and minimal intrusive ads
  • 🚀Quick and responsive performance when working
  • 📱Works well on mobile devices for basic use

Negative things

  • ⏱️Severely outdated vessel position data (days old)
  • 🐛App freezes on startup/splash screen frequently
  • 💸Misleading free version with limited functionality
  • 🔄Inconsistent and unreliable data updates
  • ❌Search functionality requires paid version
  • 📍Inaccurate vessel locations compared to competitors
  • 🔐Paywall for basic features advertised as free
  • ⚠️Poor performance on newer iOS versions
  • 🚫App crashes when zooming or navigating
  • 📉Significant decline in app quality over time
  • 🔌Unstable on iOS platform with frequent crashes
  • 🗺️Missing map display on some devices
  • 💔Lost features in updates (distance measurement tool)
  • 🌍Incomplete global coverage in some regions
  • 🎯Vessel information often missing or generic
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What's New in VesselFinder

6.5.0

July 8, 2026

stability improvements

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Last updated on August 8, 2026.

User reviews

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Couverture partielle

En de nombreux endroits peu fréquentés, il n’y a pas de récepteurs mais c’est l’application la plus performante du marché en 2026
Hervé sterwenHervé sterwen

Massive Lag

The position of vessels know to us is sometimes 2 or 3 days old, even though our friends tell us their AIS is transmitting. I keep getting a prompt to upgrade to satellite positioning for £300 a year, which is odd when it is effectively available for free. Started well and switched from Marine Traffic but it’s heading in the same monetisation direction.
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LimegreentangerineLimegreentangerine

Werbung gut und schön, aber

Es erscheinen Mitteilungen, die gefakte Google-Mitteilungen öffnen. Darin die Mitteilung, dass mein iPhone mit Viren verseucht ist und ich im Appstore einen bestimmten Virenscanner laden soll. Pfui zu solcher Werbung.
Schade, denn nach Umstellung von Marinetraffic, hatte ich mich gerade mit Vesselfinder angefreundet
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Totosail70Totosail70

Top Notch program

With the fleet feature and the embed code our website just got a lot more interesting.
ggale13ggale13

currently useless

Currently updates are not working so the app doesn’t work. Even on my pro subscription
Not really usefullNot really usefull

Response from developer

Hi, please contact us at info@vesselfinder.com. There are no other complains so we would like to investigate your issues further.

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

15 issues

App freezes on splash screen and won't load

Bug

Crashes when attempting to zoom on map

Bug

Black screen display on certain devices

Bug

App won't open or opens after long delays

Bug

Crashes on iOS 11 and newer versions

Bug

Incompatible with iPhone X and newer models

Bug

Data not updating for days or weeks

Bug

Crashes when searching for vessels

Bug

Freezing issues after recent updates

Bug

Map not displaying on iPad

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App crashes in low power mode

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Vessel information not loading correctly

Bug

Inconsistent performance across iOS versions

Bug

App becomes unstable after working briefly

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Zoom functionality broken in multiple versions

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Requested Features

13 requests

Real-time GPS tracking instead of delayed AIS data

Feature

Distance measurement tool restoration

Feature

German language support

Feature

Destination and departure information display

Feature

Ability to remove ads without expensive pro version

Feature

Better search functionality in free version

Feature

Vessel departure time information

Feature

Improved map zoom functionality

Feature

Live results in search function

Feature

Picture display before clicking on vessel

Feature

Better map background/quality

Feature

Local time display instead of UTC only

Feature

Ability to delete incorrect vessel photos from profile

Feature

FAQ

What does VesselFinder do?

VesselFinder provides real-time information on ship positions and movements worldwide. It uses a network of AIS receivers to deliver insights into global maritime activity, including vessel tracking, movement history, and predicted routes.

What are the key features of VesselFinder?

Key features include real-time tracking of over 300,000 vessels daily, vessel movement history with track visualization, predicted routes and ETAs, comprehensive vessel particulars, port call details, and the ability to save favorite vessels in 'My Fleet'.

Is VesselFinder free to use?

The app is free to download and use with ads. Extended real-time coverage via satellite and roaming AIS sources is available through a subscription, indicating a freemium or free with in-app purchases model.

What kind of information can I find about a vessel?

You can find detailed vessel particulars, including technical specifications and cargo capacity information. Additionally, contact details for the owning company, manager, and ISM manager are often available, along with port call history.

How accurate is the vessel tracking data?

VesselFinder strives for accuracy using a powerful network of AIS receivers. However, vessel visibility depends on AIS signal availability, and while near-shore coverage is consistent, the completeness of the information cannot be guaranteed.