Whale Tracker User Reviews

Top reviews

Fake

This app is awful. Completely fake, only posts old sightings, useless.

Response from developer

Thanks for the feedback — we hear you, and we take data freshness seriously. Whale Tracker pulls from over 60 verified sources worldwide and updates automatically. We recently expanded our coverage significantly, including new New Zealand and Australian sources, and moved to a real-time data system so sightings appear on the map within minutes of being reported. If sightings looked stale when you tried the app, we'd genuinely like to know which area you were looking at — some regions simply have fewer active reporting networks than others, and that's something we're continuously working to improve. We're not perfect, but we're not fake — and we're building the most comprehensive whale sighting dataset available to any consumer app anywhere. We'd welcome you back to give it another try.

Hooray!

I’ve updated the app after a developer fix & it’s working. Thank you developer for checking & fixing the app. Happy now 😃

Response from developer

So glad it's working now — thank you for updating your review, it genuinely made our day! 🐋 As a thank-you for your patience while we sorted this out, we'd love to give you one full year of Whale Tracker free. Just reach out to us through the in-app support email and we'll set it up right away. Happy whale tracking! — Whale Tracker Team

Loved it in the beginning

I loved this for like the first week, but then it locked me out of the app saying I had to buy a subscription even though I had just paid for the year. It was very strange and then it wouldn’t let me repurchase because I already had an account, so I just couldn’t access the app I had paid for…very scammy feelings
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Response from developer

Hi Kierst — we'd love to give you a full year of Whale Tracker, free, because you deserve way better than this. Nothing scammy was going on, though we completely understand why it felt that way: a bug on our end locked out people who'd already paid and then wouldn't let them repurchase. That's on us, and it's now fixed in the latest update. Please update the app and tap Restore Purchases at the bottom of the paywall — your existing subscription reconnects instantly with no new charge. Once you're back in, reach out via in-app support or reply here and we'll add the free year to your account. We loved having you that first week and we'd really love to keep you. 🐋 — Whale Tracker Team

Not working

I paid for the month and every time I go to open it and it wants me to pay over and over again

Response from developer

Hi Andrea — first off, we'd love to give you a full year of Whale Tracker, free, for putting up with this. You paid and you should never have been locked out — that was a bug on our end that kept asking paying users to buy again. It's now fixed in the latest update: just update the app and tap Restore Purchases at the bottom of the paywall and your subscription reconnects instantly, no new charge. Once you're back in, reach out through the in-app support link or reply here and we'll get that free year on your account. Thank you for sticking with us — there are humpbacks, orcas, and grays waiting for you out there! 🐋 — Whale Tracker Team

BC ferry adventure

Our family use this app on the BC Ferries going from Vancouver to Nanaimo. It was so helpful to tell us where to stand on the boat to spot the whales we saw so many humpbacks in orca whales. Just an amazing experience great app.

spotted two local whales using this app!🐋

What makes this app stand out immediately is the real-time live sighting map. Seeing whale and shark activity update every few seconds makes it feel like you’re literally connected to the ocean in real time. It’s not just static information—you can open the app and instantly know what’s happening out there, whether it’s orcas off the coast or humpbacks migrating nearby.
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Response from developer

Hi Esther9102 — WOW, what a trip! Humpbacks and orcas on the same cruise is unforgettable. Thanks for trusting the app and recommending it to others. We’re continually improving sighting coverage and guides to help more folks get moments like yours. If you captured any great photos or suggestions, feel free to share. Cheers and thank you for the 5⭐️!

Funktioniert nicht

Man kann Käufe auswählen und dann passiert nichts. Keine Funktion

Response from developer

Hi there, thanks for your feedback—we’re sorry you’re experiencing this issue. It sounds like the purchase selection isn’t triggering properly. This isn’t the expected behavior, and we’d really like to get this fixed for you as quickly as possible. Could you please try restarting the app and ensuring you’re on the latest version? If the issue continues, feel free to reach out with a bit more detail (device type, iOS version), and we’ll look into it right away. Thanks for your patience—we’re actively working to improve the experience. Hallo, vielen Dank für dein Feedback und es tut uns leid, dass dieses Problem auftritt. Es klingt so, als würde die Auswahl von Käufen nicht korrekt reagieren. Das sollte natürlich nicht passieren, und wir möchten das schnellstmöglich für dich beheben. Bitte versuche, die App neu zu starten und sicherzustellen, dass du die neueste Version verwendest. Falls das Problem weiterhin besteht, melde dich gerne mit ein paar zusätzlichen Details (Gerätetyp, iOS-Version), damit wir das genauer untersuchen können. Vielen Dank für deine Geduld – wir arbeiten kontinuierlich daran, die App zu verbessern.

Great for seeing whales!

Best whale tracking app I’ve found. The live sightings are super fast and the map is really clean. Feels like you actually know what’s happening in real time.

Response from developer

Hej Svenfromsweden89 — tack! We’re so happy Whale Tracker helped you find pods and bring home great photos from Alaska. That’s the dream: simple tools that help create amazing memories with friends and family. We’re working on even better international coverage and smarter “new sightings” highlights—stay tuned. Thanks for taking us along on your adventure! 🐳📍✨

Lots of whales with great data!

Really impressed with this app. Live sightings update quickly and the map is clean and simple. Highly recommend.

Fake

This app is awful. Completely fake, only posts old sightings completely useless.

Response from developer

Thanks for the feedback — we hear you, and we take data freshness seriously. Whale Tracker pulls from over 60 verified sources worldwide and updates automatically. We recently expanded our coverage significantly, including new New Zealand and Australian sources, and moved to a real-time data system so sightings appear on the map within minutes of being reported. If sightings looked stale when you tried the app, we'd genuinely like to know which area you were looking at — some regions simply have fewer active reporting networks than others, and that's something we're continuously working to improve. We're not perfect, but we're not fake — and we're building the most comprehensive whale sighting dataset available to any consumer app anywhere. We'd welcome you back to give it another try.

Essential for Whale Watching in Vancouver 🌊🐋

Absolutely love this app — it’s easy to use, accurate, and extremely useful during my time in Vancouver. The recent-sightings map is clean and intuitive. I appreciated the built-in species guides (especially for orcas and humpbacks), and the fact that it works offline when service is spotty. No ads, no forced account setup — just a great, privacy-friendly tool for wildlife lovers. Highly recommend!
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Response from developer

Thanks so much for the awesome review and for whale-watching with us in Vancouver! 🐋💙 We’ve just shipped v2.0 with smoother maps, a New Sightings (≤7d) focus, and refreshed guides for orcas and humpbacks. If you haven’t updated yet, give it a try—and if you spot anything we can improve (or want more regions covered), we’d love to hear from you at stephenhartwd@gmail.com . Safe watching and thank you for supporting responsible wildlife viewing! 🙏

Great travel app!

We use the app on our trip to the coast and helped us identify the pods of whales for the kids and also locate popular sighting areas! Easy to navigate and simple.

Response from developer

Thank you so much for the kind words! 🙌 We’re thrilled Whale Tracker helped on your coastal trip—especially for identifying pods with the kids. In v2.0 we refreshed the Learn guides and added a Whale Quiz for fun on the drive between spots. If there’s anything that would make family trips even easier (or regions you’d like covered), we’d love to hear it: stephenhartwd@gmail.com . Happy spotting and safe adventures! 🐋💙