# MarineTraffic vs Fleetlog

The clearest difference is rating: MarineTraffic at 4.7 against Fleetlog's 3.2. MarineTraffic also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (65K vs 11). Fleetlog's advantage is review sentiment (58% vs 50%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MarineTraffic sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Fleetlog sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MarineTraffic holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MarineTraffic has 65K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of MarineTraffic's written reviews are positive against 58% of Fleetlog's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

MarineTraffic ships an update every 10 days, Fleetlog monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MarineTraffic | Fleetlog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (65K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marinetraffic-ship-tracking/id563910324/reviews)** | [3.2 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fleetlog/id6748263940/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **65K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 49.6% of reviews | **57.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#18** | — |
| Size | 157 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [MarineTraffic Applications LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1668374750) | [Airliners Live](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824871453) |

## 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 (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mobile Pro Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Mobile Pro Plan | $29.99 | 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


### Fleetlog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fleetlog/id6748263940)

Track aircraft sightings with daily challenges and a comprehensive database of special liveries. Log planes from livestreams and see when you last spotted them. This app offers a premium experience for aviation enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Daily spotting challenges, Livestream aircraft logging, Smart spotting with logging history, Special livery database, Daily Check-In streak maintenance

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fleetlog Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Fleetlog Annual Subscription | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Quality, well-focused app
- ⭐ Amazing app for aviation enthusiasts
- ⭐ Extremely good for an early app
- ⭐ Wonderful companion app for spotting aircraft
- ⭐ So addictive and fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Astronomical pricing
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔍 Poorly designed, no free trial
- 🗺️ Laggy and outdated-looking map
- 🔑 Signup/login issues

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen issues
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Show plane routes and directions
- Add compass/orientation indicator
- Offer free version with ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MarineTraffic free?

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

### Is Fleetlog free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MarineTraffic or Fleetlog?

MarineTraffic is rated higher. MarineTraffic averages 4.7 out of 5 from 65K ratings, while Fleetlog averages 3.2 from 11 ratings.

### Do MarineTraffic or Fleetlog have ads?

Neither MarineTraffic nor Fleetlog shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MarineTraffic or Fleetlog?

MarineTraffic ships an update every 10 days, and Fleetlog monthly. Most recently, MarineTraffic was updated on November 2, 2026 and Fleetlog on October 30, 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.*