# Ship Tracker vs MarineRadar・Vessel Finder

The clearest difference is chart position: Ship Tracker at #108 against MarineRadar・Vessel Finder's unranked. Ship Tracker also leads on ratings volume (1.9K vs 277). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ship Tracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and MarineRadar・Vessel Finder sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Ship Tracker against 4.6 for MarineRadar・Vessel Finder. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ship Tracker has 1.9K ratings behind it against 277, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 25% of Ship Tracker's written reviews are positive against 27% of MarineRadar・Vessel Finder's.

Ship Tracker ships an update fortnightly, MarineRadar・Vessel Finder weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ship Tracker | MarineRadar・Vessel Finder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ship-tracker/id6471243761/reviews) | **[4.6 (277 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marineradarvessel-finder/id6560109315/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 277 |
| Positive reviews | 24.7% of reviews | **27.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#108** | — |
| Size | 68 MB | 263 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rocketech sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1764757195) | [Lascade](https://appshunter.io/developer/1703521232) |

## What reviewers say

### Ship Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ship-tracker/id6471243761)

**Currently charting:** #108 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

Track ships live on the ocean, view their routes, destinations, and arrival times. Access detailed port information and manage your own fleet. Ideal for maritime enthusiasts, professionals, and travelers.

**Highlights:** Real-time vessel monitoring, Expected arrivals, Port details, Customizable fleet management, User-friendly search

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $7.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $17.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $34.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 🚀 Excellent tool
- 👍 Accurate app
- 👍 Helpful app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy app
- 🐛 Outdated information
- 🐛 Doesn't work properly
- 🔒 Forced subscription
- 🐛 Unreliable tracking

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not working
- Crashes frequently
- Tracking issues
- Incorrect vessel locations

**Requested features**

- Free vessel pictures
- Ability to set location
- Improve search functionality
- Better open sea tracking


### MarineRadar・Vessel Finder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marineradarvessel-finder/id6560109315)

Track ships, containers, and yachts in real-time globally. Access detailed vessel information, port arrivals, and historical data. Customize notifications and monitor fleets with extensive AIS coverage.

**Highlights:** Real-time ship, container, and yacht tracking, Extensive AIS receiver network, Detailed vessel information (ETA, status), Port arrivals and departures, Advanced search and filters, Fleet monitoring, Route history playback, Customizable notifications

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.49 | per month |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.69 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription + credits | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription + 10 credits | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription + Credits | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $66.90 | per year |
| Yearly Free Trial Subscription | $66.99 | per year |
| Satellite Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| Satellite Credits | $14.99 | one-time |
| Satellite Credits | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ship Tracker free?

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

### Is MarineRadar・Vessel Finder free?

MarineRadar・Vessel Finder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ship Tracker or MarineRadar・Vessel Finder?

MarineRadar・Vessel Finder is rated higher. Ship Tracker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while MarineRadar・Vessel Finder averages 4.6 from 277 ratings.

### Do Ship Tracker or MarineRadar・Vessel Finder have ads?

Both Ship Tracker and MarineRadar・Vessel Finder show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ship Tracker or MarineRadar・Vessel Finder?

Ship Tracker ships an update fortnightly, and MarineRadar・Vessel Finder weekly. Most recently, Ship Tracker was updated on November 4, 2026 and MarineRadar・Vessel Finder on November 5, 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.*