ShipAtlas vs Seartify
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ShipAtlas
Track ships and port traffic in real time with live AIS data. Monitor vessel movements, explore ports, and create sea routes. Access maritime weather forecasts and receive notifications for arrivals and departures.
- Worldwide live AIS ship tracking
- Vessel search by name, IMO, or MMSI
- View ship's last and next port
- See ships nearby by sharing location
- Arrival and departure notifications
- Create sea routes and estimate ETAs
- Daily updated maritime weather forecasts
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Live AIS vessel tracking at your fingertips Track vessels and port traffic in real time, monitor areas, and create sea routes from port to port or estimate the ETA for any vessel's live position to any port. Cross platform (mobile phone and desktop)! Whether you're a shipping enthusiast or a professional, have family at sea, or are just curious about the vessels sailing nearby you, ShipAtlas gives you the tools you need to explore and track vessels. See live vessel positions around the world, search for vessels, explore ports, and get insights of vessels movements and port traffic with raw AIS data from more than 700 satellites, terrestrial sources, and dynamic AIS data. More than 125,000 vessels. All vessels with class A senders. Global coverage. Key Features: - Worldwide live AIS vessel tracking for any type of vessel: containers, car carriers, cruise ships, tankers, dry cargo, LPG, LNG, oil service etc. Search by name, IMO, or MMSI. - View a vessel's last and next port to see where it has been and where it’s headed (includes historical data for the last 3 port calls). - Stay updated on the latest maritime incidents in the app. Get notified and see which vessel or port are involved. - Get notifications when vessels arrive or depart from ports, or when they set or change their destination. - Create sea routes from any AIS position to any port and estimate arrival times based on various speeds. - Access daily updated maritime weather forecasts, including wind, waves, ocean currents, sea ice, and precipitation. Explore maritime activity worldwide. From your phone, tablet or laptop, you can view global shipping activity, locate vessels, and check vessel statuses at sea. Why ShipAtlas? - High quality AIS and maritime data for ports and any type of vessels. - Clean and easy-to-use interface. - Sync your data across mobile, desktop, and tablet. - Be notified about real-time events for vessels and ports. - Friendly in-app chat support to assist you any time you need help. - Sign up for free and test ShipAtlas out. - No ads. - Trusted by more than 500 000 casual vessel trackers and maritime professionals around the world. Sign up for free and test out ShipAtlas before upgrading. What you get: - 10 live AIS position views - 5 port views (view port activity). - 5 sea route calculations (from any vessel or port to port). - 5 historical AIS data positions (3 last port calls). - Stay updated on maritime incidents. - Arrival notifications. - Daily updated marine weather in ports. Find a plan for your needs. Standard – from €10/month Unlock for 5 vessels (swappable every 24hrs): - Live vessel positions from satellite, terrestrial, and dynamic AIS sources. - Find which port vessels sailed from and the next port with ETA. - Stay updated on the latest maritime incidents connected to any vessel or port - Notification types: - Arrivals - Departures - Destination changes - Maritime Incidents - Create sea routes from any AIS position to any port and estimate arrival times based on various speeds. - Daily updated marine weather in ports. Premium – from €65/month Unlock for all vessels in the database: - Live vessel positions from satellite, terrestrial, and dynamic AIS sources. - Find which port vessels sailed from and the next port with ETA. - Stay updated on the latest maritime incidents connected to any vessel or port - Notification types: - Arrivals - Departures - Destination changes - Maritime Incidents - Create sea routes from any AIS position to any port and estimate arrival times based on various speeds. - Historical AIS (last 3 port calls). - Vessel lists (5 lists). - Find which vessels are inside ports. - Daily updated marine weather in ports.
Seartify
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Welcome aboard Seartify, the ultimate community platform built by and for seafarers! Whether you’re at sea or prepping for shore leave, Seartify keeps you connected, informed, and ahead of the tide. Key Features • Community Feed Post updates, seek or share knowledge and articles, interact with fellow seafarers’ threads, and build your network at scale. • Job Board & Applications Post vacancies, filter by rank or vessel type, apply in-app and track status in real time. • Industry News & Alerts Instant access to safety bulletins, regulatory updates and crew welfare initiatives. • Events & Training Discover webinars, workshops, and local meet-ups—and enrol directly from your phone. • Profile & Certifications Showcase your sea service, endorsements, and training records on a resume-style page and be discovered directly by Crewing. • Push Notifications Never miss a new job alert, safety warning, or community update. Why Seartify? From cadets to captains, from deep sea to inland waterways, Seartify is designed to meet the unique needs of maritime professionals. Zero ads. Zero clutter. Just the features you need, when you need them. Dive in today download free and start building your maritime career. Visit www.seartify.com for desktop access and partner info.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Seartify at none against ShipAtlas's 6. Seartify also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). ShipAtlas's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 10 months). On price 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. ShipAtlas sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $16.49 per month. Seartify asks for nothing beyond the download.
ShipAtlas ships an update every 4 months, Seartify every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ShipAtlas | Seartify |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (255 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 68.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 255 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 106 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Maritime Optima AS | Mascon Technologies Pte. Ltd. |
Bugs and requests
ShipAtlas
Reported bugs
5 issues- Cannot see anything for free
- Registration process doesn't work
- Notifications not coming through
- Stuck in an endless activation link cycle
- Problem signing in, eternal link loop
Requested features
3 requests- Show lat/long for generated waypoints
- Better interface
- Show ETA instead of just estimated date
Seartify
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ShipAtlas
- Standard 1 month$16.491 Month
- ShipAtlas standard 3 months$45.993 Months
- Premium 1 month$76.991 Month
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- ShipAtlas Standard 6 months$78.996 Months
- Standard 12 months$129.991 Year
- Premium 3 month$209.993 Months
Seartify
No in-app purchases









