Comparison

MyAnchorMate vs Ship Tracker

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

Head to head
About

MyAnchorMate

Features
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The NEW NUMBER 1 way to explore the Bahamas. Exploring the Bahamas just got a boost with Big Dypper. A perfect pocket tour companion whether you are walking, cycling, or driving around the island. Plan your own day based on what's nearby your port or hotel, you will be surprised by how many things you can fit into one adventure filled day.

About

Ship Tracker

Track live ship movements and record your own voyages with detailed telemetry. Offers a marine-optimized map and advanced history features for sailors and maritime enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Live ship and vessel radar
  • Real-time AIS data
  • Vessel details and voyage info
  • Personal GPS tracking
  • Record and replay routes
  • GPX export (Premium)
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a powerful maritime companion with BoatTrack. Whether you are navigating your own yacht, recording a weekend sailing trip, or monitoring live ship movements across the globe, BoatTrack combines personal GPS telemetry with real-time vessel tracking in one beautifully designed app. Built for sailors, captains, and maritime enthusiasts, BoatTrack offers a stunning, sunlight-optimized marine map that gives you ultimate situational awareness on the water. LIVE SHIP & VESSEL RADAR Real-Time AIS Data: Spot nearby boats, commercial ships, and yachts directly on your map. Vessel Details: Tap on any ship to view its name, type, speed (knots), course, draught, and navigational status. Voyage Info: Check the origin, destination, ATD, and ETA of vessels around you. PERSONAL GPS TRACKING Record Your Routes: Track your exact path on the water using high-accuracy GPS. Live Telemetry: Monitor your current speed, maximum speed, and total distance in nautical miles (nm) or kilometers (km) with a high-contrast, easy-to-read display. Background Tracking: Continue recording your trip history seamlessly, even when your phone is locked and tucked away securely. ADVANCED VOYAGE HISTORY (Premium) Trip Logbook: Save every voyage securely to your device. Animated Map Replay: Relive your favorite trips with a dynamic map replay that shows your exact route and speed at any given point. GPX Export: Easily export your trip data as GPX files to share with friends, crewmates, or other navigation software. BEAUTIFUL & MODERN DESIGN Nautical Dark Mode: A custom marine map style optimized to reduce glare and preserve your night vision on the water. Clean Interface: Designed to be operated easily with one hand, free from the clutter of legacy navigation apps. BOATTRACK PREMIUM Upgrade to Premium to unlock unlimited trip history, animated map replays, advanced speed analytics, and full GPX export capabilities. SUBSCRIPTION PRICING & TERMS: Unlock all premium features and remove ads with our subscription plans: Weekly: $4.99/week Monthly: $9.99/week Yearly: $49.99/week Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. DISCLAIMER: Trip Rank is designed for closed courses, track days, and safe, legal driving. Always obey local traffic laws and speed limits. Continuous use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. For support, contact: souka.hassani@icloud.com Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/boattrack/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

MyAnchorMate4 screens
Ship Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MyAnchorMate at 12.4 against Ship Tracker's 18.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. MyAnchorMate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Ship Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
MyAnchorMate versus Ship Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyAnchorMateShip Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.4 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRevel LLCSoukaina Hassani

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MyAnchorMate

One-time1
  • Buy Place$1.99
3 purchases

Ship Tracker

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly ACCESS $4.99/week$4.997 Days
  • MONTHLY ACCESS $9.99/month$9.991 Month
  • ANNUAL ACCESS $49.99/year$49.991 Year

Questions

Is MyAnchorMate free?
MyAnchorMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ship Tracker free?
Ship Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MyAnchorMate or Ship Tracker have ads?
Neither MyAnchorMate nor Ship Tracker shows ads.

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