# MyShipTracking vs Savvy Navvy

The clearest difference is update cadence: Savvy Navvy at weekly against MyShipTracking's every 2 months. Savvy Navvy also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (53% vs 40%). MyShipTracking's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MyShipTracking sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month and Savvy Navvy sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $99.00 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Savvy Navvy holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.5K and 8.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of MyShipTracking's written reviews are positive against 53% of Savvy Navvy's.

MyShipTracking ships an update every 2 months, Savvy Navvy weekly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyShipTracking | Savvy Navvy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myshiptracking/id1403038386/reviews) | **[4.7 (8.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/savvy-navvy-boat-navigation/id1479182650/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4.5K | **8.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 39.9% of reviews | **53.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#70** |
| Size | 74 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nativity](https://appshunter.io/developer/496945983) | [savvy navvy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1305055457) |

## What reviewers say

### MyShipTracking

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myshiptracking/id1403038386)

Monitor global maritime traffic using real-time Automatic Identification System (AIS) data. Access detailed vessel information, port data, and weather overlays. Manage your fleet and receive alerts for movements within custom areas.

**Highlights:** Real-time ship tracking, Extensive vessel database, Port database and calls, Fleet management, Custom area tracking, Real-time notifications, Weather overlays

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chief Officer | $17.99 | per month |
| Captain | $22.99 | per month |
| Chief Officer | $49.99 | per year |
| Captain | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Real-time tracking
- 🔍 Detailed ship information
- 📍 Accurate location data
- 💡 Useful for ship enthusiasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate or outdated ship positions
- 📵 Lack of real-time updates
- 🔍 Missing ship details
- 📺 Excessive advertisements
- 🔒 Login issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Inability to add ships to fleet
- Incorrect ship locations or information

**Requested features**

- Improved map view with more features
- Ability to track specific ships
- Notification system for ship arrivals/departures
- Offline mode or caching for better performance


### Savvy Navvy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/savvy-navvy-boat-navigation/id1479182650)

**Currently charting:** #70 Top Grossing · Navigation, #122 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

This app provides comprehensive marine navigation, integrating charts, weather, tides, and GPS tracking. It simplifies route planning and offers real-time safety data to ensure confident and enjoyable time on the water for various boating activities.

**Highlights:** Clutter-free nautical charts, Smart route planning with weather and tide integration, Real-time GPS tracking, Departure scheduler, AIS data for vessel tracking, Marine weather forecasts, Tide and current information, Marina and anchorage finder

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $99.00 | per year |
| Premium | $99.00 | per year |
| Premium (US-only charts) | $99.00 | per year |
| Premium | $99.00 | per year |
| Premium (US-only charts) | $129.00 | per year |
| Premium (US-only charts) | $129.00 | per year |
| Elite (with Denmark) | $129.00 | per year |
| Premium Plus (global charts) | $129.00 | per year |
| Premium Plus (global charts) | $169.00 | per year |
| Premium Plus (global charts) | $169.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for navigation
- 🌊 Accurate charts and data
- 💡 Useful features like weather and tide info
- 👍 Great for planning routes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🗺️ Missing chart data for some areas
- 🤔 Confusing to set up
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes or becomes unresponsive
- Inaccurate weather and tide information
- Issues with syncing data across devices
- Problems with downloading charts and maps

**Requested features**

- Add more chart coverage for different regions
- Improve route planning and navigation features
- Allow offline use without internet connection
- Integrate with other boating apps and devices
- Provide more customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyShipTracking free?

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

### Is Savvy Navvy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MyShipTracking or Savvy Navvy?

Savvy Navvy is rated higher. MyShipTracking averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4.5K ratings, while Savvy Navvy averages 4.7 from 8.4K ratings.

### Do MyShipTracking or Savvy Navvy have ads?

Neither MyShipTracking nor Savvy Navvy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MyShipTracking or Savvy Navvy?

MyShipTracking ships an update every 2 months, and Savvy Navvy weekly. Most recently, MyShipTracking was updated on October 25, 2026 and Savvy Navvy on October 25, 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.*