SkunkTracker vs Live Marine Traffic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SkunkTracker
This app provides live, updating maps of ships and boats using AIS data. It connects to your AIS receivers or public network feeds to display vessel locations. Requires an AIS radio or access to an AIS data feed to function.
- Live AIS data display
- Map visualization of vessels
- Supports WiFi AIS receivers
- Integrates with public AIS feeds
- Real-time vessel location updates
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SkunkTracker displays live, updating maps of ships and boats. It uses AIS data streams received over WiFi, either from your own dedicated AIS receivers or from public network feeds such as AISHub.net and MarineTraffic.com. AIS (Automatic Identification System) transponders are carried by all large ships, all passenger vessels, and many recreational boats. Note: you need an AIS radio, or access to a public or private AIS feed, to use SkunkTracker. Your boat's AIS transponder may have a network interface already, and if you can connect to the same network you can use that radio. Your radio can be connected via WiFi or via cellular data. If your radio doesn't have a network connection, we recommend a WiFi-RS232 converter, such as the Global Cache WF2SL or the Grid Connect RN370.
Live Marine Traffic
Monitor live ship positions, access tide predictions, and view sea conditions. Listen to marine radio stations and reference maritime signals. Offers a premium subscription for an ad-free experience and enhanced features.
- Live ship tracking on map
- Up-to-date tide predictions
- Wind and wave forecasts
- Marine radio stations
- Maritime signals and flags
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Track ships live, check tides, monitor sea conditions, and listen to marine radio — all in one clean, fast app. Why you’ll love it: • Live Ship Tracking: See vessel positions in real time on a beautiful map. • Tides You Can Trust: Clear, up-to-date tide predictions for popular stations—perfect for planning departures, fishing, or beach time. • Sea Conditions at a Glance: Wind, waves, and short-term forecasts to help you decide when to go. • Marine Radio by Region: Tap to play curated stations (with premium-only options clearly labeled). • Quick Reference: Handy maritime signals & flags—great on deck and offline. Go Premium • Ad-Free Experience • Unlock premium radio stations • Full sea-conditions features • Support ongoing development Made for sailors, anglers, surfers, and ocean lovers. Stay informed. Stay safe. Enjoy the water. Privacy Policy: https://courageous-heliotrope-6ef47e.netlify.app/ Terms of Use (EULA) — Standard Apple EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SkunkTracker at 4.2 against Live Marine Traffic's 1.8. SkunkTracker also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Live Marine Traffic sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. SkunkTracker asks for nothing beyond the download.
SkunkTracker holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 6 respectively.
SkunkTracker ships an update every 3 months, Live Marine Traffic every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SkunkTracker | Live Marine Traffic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (6 ratings) — better | 1.8 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mobile Geographics | Florencia Martigani |
Customer experience
SkunkTracker
Live Marine Traffic
In-app purchases
SkunkTracker
No in-app purchases
Live Marine Traffic
- Monthly Premium Access$9.991 Month
- Annual Premium Access$39.991 Year
- Live Marine Traffic$59.99
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