# MarineTraffic vs TV Maps

The clearest difference is price: MarineTraffic at Free against TV Maps's $2.99. MarineTraffic also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.2) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 33 months). TV Maps's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

MarineTraffic is free to download; TV Maps costs $2.99 up front. MarineTraffic sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. TV Maps asks for nothing beyond the download.

MarineTraffic holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MarineTraffic has 65K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of MarineTraffic's written reviews are positive against 35% of TV Maps's.

MarineTraffic ships an update every 10 days, TV Maps every 33 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MarineTraffic | TV Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (65K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marinetraffic-ship-tracking/id563910324/reviews)** | [2.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-maps/id1075622390/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **65K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **49.6% of reviews** | 35.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 33 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#18** | #129 |
| Size | 157 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MarineTraffic Applications LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1668374750) | [Arno Appenzeller](https://appshunter.io/developer/515339331) |

## What reviewers say

### MarineTraffic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marinetraffic-ship-tracking/id563910324)

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

Track vessels live worldwide using AIS data. View ship positions, movements, and voyage history with detailed vessel information and enhanced weather monitoring. Unlock advanced features for deeper visibility and extended coverage with a Pro plan.

**Highlights:** Live vessel tracking worldwide, Ship positions and movements, Voyage history and key events, Detailed vessel information, Enhanced maps with weather monitoring, Fleet monitoring and alerts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advanced Density Maps Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Nautical Charts Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Mobile Pro Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Nautical Charts Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Weather Maps Layers Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Starter Plan Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Advanced Density Maps Annual | $16.99 | per year |
| Nautical Charts Annual | $29.49 | per year |
| Mobile Pro Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Nautical Charts Annual | $66.99 | per year |
| Weather Maps Layers Annual | $95.99 | per year |
| Route Planner | $0.99 | one-time |
| Access Plus 24 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Augmented Reality | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate location tracking
- 👍 Useful for maritime enthusiasts
- 🔍 Provides detailed ship information
- 🌍 Good worldwide coverage
- 🙌 Helpful for monitoring loved ones at sea

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for many features
- 🕰️ Delayed or outdated ship positions
- 🤔 Confusing interface and navigation
- 🔍 Limited free features
- 🔋 Drains device battery

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes or freezes
- Inconsistent or unreliable ship data
- Difficulty canceling subscriptions
- Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Real-time ship tracking
- Improved map and interface design
- More free features and data access
- Ability to track multiple ships simultaneously
- Integration with other maritime apps and services


### TV Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-maps/id1075622390)

**Currently charting:** #129 Top Paid · Travel (US App Store)

This app acts as a companion to a map application on Apple TV, allowing users to receive directions from their TV directly to their iOS device for immediate navigation. It facilitates exploring maps, searching for places, and planning trips on a larger screen.

**Highlights:** Receive directions from Apple TV to iOS device, Explore maps on the big screen, Search for places and directions, Plan trips with friends and family, Enjoy 3D maps and Flyover Demo

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MarineTraffic free?

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

### Is TV Maps free?

TV Maps costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MarineTraffic or TV Maps?

MarineTraffic is rated higher. MarineTraffic averages 4.7 out of 5 from 65K ratings, while TV Maps averages 2.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do MarineTraffic or TV Maps have ads?

Neither MarineTraffic nor TV Maps shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MarineTraffic or TV Maps?

MarineTraffic ships an update every 10 days, and TV Maps every 33 months. Most recently, MarineTraffic was updated on October 31, 2026 and TV Maps on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, MarineTraffic or TV Maps?

MarineTraffic currently peaks at #18 in the App Store charts, and TV Maps at #129. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*