# hiFleet vs Vesselink

The clearest difference is update cadence: hiFleet at weekly against Vesselink's monthly. hiFleet also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 49%). Vesselink's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (54 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. hiFleet sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $179.99 per year and Vesselink sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Vesselink holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vesselink has 54 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of hiFleet's written reviews are positive against 49% of Vesselink's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

hiFleet ships an update weekly, Vesselink monthly. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | hiFleet | Vesselink |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hifleet/id1029307439/reviews) | **[4.3 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vesselink/id1375515117/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **54** |
| Positive reviews | **57.1% of reviews** | 48.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 230 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Shanghai Maili Marine Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1029307438) | [Loongship Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1347461267) |

## What reviewers say

### hiFleet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hifleet/id1029307439)

Track over a million ships globally with real-time AIS positioning and daily updates. Access nautical charts, replay ship trajectories, and view detailed ship information. Plan routes, simulate voyages, and receive alerts for fleet management.

**Highlights:** Global ship AIS positioning, Weekly updated nautical charts, 3-month ship trajectory replay, Ship particulars and route prediction, Fleet management and alerts, Marine weather forecast, Geo fence drawing and alert rules

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5-Vessel Fleet Package | $179.99 | per year |


### Vesselink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vesselink/id1375515117)

Track vessels globally with near real-time AIS data, view ship details, and analyze performance. Access historical tracks, voyage information, and detailed nautical charts. Receive alerts for port events, voyage changes, and weather phenomena.

**Highlights:** Global AIS vessel tracking, Ship details and analysis, Historical track search, Nautical charts and pilotage info, Marine weather forecasts, Customizable notifications, Fleet management

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1艘半年 | $54.99 | one-time |
| 1艘一年 | $99.99 | one-time |
| 5艘半年 | $239.99 | one-time |
| 5艘一年 | $449.99 | one-time |
| 10艘半年 | $449.99 | one-time |
| 10艘一年 | $799.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app overall
- 🗺️ Useful depth maps
- 💰 Free to use
- 🚫 No ads
- 🚀 Fast position updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- ❌ Login issues
- ❌ App crashes
- ❌ Data not updated
- ❌ Inaccurate data

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot login
- App crashes after iOS update
- Page turns blank
- Screen freezes
- No position or other info

**Requested features**

- Horizontal or full screen for tablets
- More detailed and accurate weather
- More frequent AIS updates
- Add technical specifications for vessels
- Selectable display period for registered ships


## Frequently asked questions

### Is hiFleet free?

hiFleet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Vesselink free?

Vesselink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, hiFleet or Vesselink?

Vesselink is rated higher. hiFleet averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Vesselink averages 4.3 from 54 ratings.

### Do hiFleet or Vesselink have ads?

Neither hiFleet nor Vesselink shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, hiFleet or Vesselink?

hiFleet ships an update weekly, and Vesselink monthly. Most recently, hiFleet was updated on November 11, 2026 and Vesselink on November 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*