Comparison

SkunkTracker vs Live Marine Traffic

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Live AIS data display
  • Map visualization of vessels
  • Supports WiFi AIS receivers
  • Integrates with public AIS feeds
  • Real-time vessel location updates
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Live ship tracking on map
  • Up-to-date tide predictions
  • Wind and wave forecasts
  • Marine radio stations
  • Maritime signals and flags
Features
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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/

Screenshots

SkunkTracker4 screens
Live Marine Traffic4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SkunkTracker versus Live Marine Traffic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkunkTrackerLive Marine Traffic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (6 ratings) — better1.8 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings66
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMobile GeographicsFlorencia Martigani

Customer experience

SkunkTracker

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Live Marine Traffic

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

SkunkTracker

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Live Marine Traffic

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium Access$9.991 Month
  • Annual Premium Access$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Live Marine Traffic$59.99

Questions

Is SkunkTracker free?
SkunkTracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Live Marine Traffic free?
Live Marine Traffic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SkunkTracker or Live Marine Traffic?
SkunkTracker is rated higher. SkunkTracker averages 4.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Live Marine Traffic averages 1.8 from 6 ratings.
Do SkunkTracker or Live Marine Traffic have ads?
Neither SkunkTracker nor Live Marine Traffic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SkunkTracker or Live Marine Traffic?
SkunkTracker ships an update every 3 months, and Live Marine Traffic every 4 months. Most recently, SkunkTracker was updated on October 27, 2026 and Live Marine Traffic on October 24, 2026.

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