# World Ensigns — A visual encyclopedia

> Visual encyclopedia of naval ensigns and country maritime information. (iPhone/iPad app by Trimutic UG.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-ensigns/id458883071 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Trimutic UG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1809972567)
- Category: Travel, Sports
- Price: $14.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 314 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish and 1 more
- Released: 2011-08-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-ensigns/id458883071/reviews.md

## What is World Ensigns?

World Ensigns is a visual encyclopedia of naval ensigns. The navigation in World Ensigns is intuitive and language independent. Thanks to the numerous index functions of World Ensigns you can easily find flags of ships and their respective countries. World Ensigns includes 260 interactive pages for 242 countries or regions and and includes a total of 1005 flags.

In World Ensigns you will find ensigns for all countries and regions that the ITU (International Telecommunication Union) has assigned a MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) to.

No matter whether you will encounter a ship whose ensign you don't know or whether you see the MMSI or the call sign of a ship with the AIS function of a ship's chart plotter. World Ensigns can quickly show you the ship's country of origin as well as further information about the countries geographic location, timezones and official languages. In addition to the different flags used in this country you will get information about the geographic location of the country, it's timezones and the official languages.

World Ensigns is the ideal compact and mobile reference book for all sailors, motor boat drivers, people on cruise lines, ship spotters, navigators and all with itchy feet: the perfect maritime lifestyle tool.


World Ensigns offers you the following features 

Search functions:
• alphabetical search by name of the country
• search with known MMSI
• search with known call sign
• visual search using geometrical attributes and colors

Available information for each ensign:
• IOC code of the country
• international name of the country
• capital
• visual location and coordinates of the capital 
• timezone(s)
• official languages 
• groups of MMSI
• groups of call signs

Types of flags:
• naval ensigns
• authority flags
• navy flags
• national flags
• optional regional courtesy flags

## Key features

- Visual encyclopedia of naval ensigns
- Search by MMSI or call sign
- Country information (location, timezones, languages)
- Interactive pages with 1005 flags
- Visual search by color and attributes
- IOC code, capital, and coordinates

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-ensigns/id458883071/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Mehr als nur ein Flaggenverzeichnis

*2015-12-19*

Geil gemacht. In der Beschreibung steht eigentlich schon alles. Ist genial aufbereitet mit allen möglichen Zusatzinfos. Auch die Suchfunktion ist clever angelegt. Grafisch sehr anspruchsvoll. Ich freu mich, die geballte Info im Tablett zu haben. 100%ig ihr Geld wert.

### 5/5 — Daumen hoch!

*2011-12-31*

Die App bietet einen tollen und lückenlosen Überblick mit Infos zu allen Seeflaggen. Durch die einfache Bedienung und schöne Gestaltung findet man schnell wonach man sucht. Auch das Stöbern durch die Flaggen macht richtig Spaß! Der Kauf lohnt sich, ein absolutes Must-Have für alle Segler :)

### 5/5 — Sehr schön!

*2011-12-19*

Diese App funktioniert reibungslos, ist intuitiv benutzbar und macht grossen Spass beim Stöbern. 
Klasse Layout, hilfreiche Zusatzinformationen, vor allem aber das einfache Erkennen von fremden Flaggen machen schon mal Vorfreude auf den nächsten Segelsommer.
Einfach nur sehr schön, volle Punktzahl!

## Frequently asked questions about World Ensigns

### What is World Ensigns?

World Ensigns is a visual encyclopedia focused on naval ensigns and maritime flags. It allows users to identify flags of ships and access detailed information about their respective countries.

### How much does World Ensigns cost?

World Ensigns is a paid application, priced at $14.99. This one-time purchase grants access to all its features and content.

### What kind of flags does World Ensigns include?

World Ensigns features a comprehensive collection including naval ensigns, authority flags, navy flags, national flags, and optional regional courtesy flags, totaling 1005 flags across 242 countries and regions.

### Can I search for flags using a ship's MMSI or call sign?

Yes, World Ensigns offers search functions for known MMSI and call signs, allowing you to quickly identify a ship's country of origin and related flag information.

### What country information is available in World Ensigns?

For each ensign, you can find the IOC code, international country name, capital with coordinates, timezone(s), official languages, and information on MMSI and call sign groups.

### Is World Ensigns available on Android devices?

Based on the provided data, World Ensigns is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. Information regarding Android compatibility is not available.

### How often is World Ensigns updated?

The latest version of World Ensigns is 3.0.2, last updated on April 16, 2024. This indicates a commitment to regular updates and content maintenance.

### Does World Ensigns have ads?

No, World Ensigns does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an ad-free experience for its users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.2 — 2024-04-16

Optimization for iOS 17

### 3.0.1 — 2021-02-25

- Improved user interface for the iPhone
- Fixed error when displaying the capital of Myanmar

### 3.0 — 2018-06-26

• Completely reprogrammed
• Now also for iPhone
• Improved search function for searching by country, MMSI and callsign
• Minor changes and additions to the flags
• User interface in English, German, Dutch and Swedish

### 2.2 — 2015-05-01

Compatible with iOS 8.3

### 2.1 — 2014-08-09

• Official changes to countries and flags incorporated
• 5 more regions with their own flags 
• New: Screens with optional regional courtesy flags 
• more special flags for yachts and government vessels

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