Comparison

Cruise Ship Tracker vs Mapulo

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

Head to head
About

Cruise Ship Tracker

Track cruise ships globally in real-time, explore ports with webcams, and manage your cruise history. Includes countdown widgets and planning tools for your next voyage.

Highlights
  • Real-time ship tracking
  • Global cruise port information
  • Live port webcams
  • Personal cruise logbook
  • Countdown widgets
  • Cruise planning checklists
  • Real-time weather for ships
Features
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Your Complete Cruise Companion Track any cruise ship across the globe in real-time. CruiseKick puts the entire cruise world at your fingertips—from live ship positions to port webcams to your personal cruise logbook. LIVE SHIP TRACKING Follow ships from every major cruise line as they sail the seas. See exact positions on the map, current speed, heading, and voyage details. Discover nearby vessels and watch ships arrive and depart from ports around the world. CRUISE PORTS WORLDWIDE Explore thousands of cruise ports with detailed information, docked ships, and live webcams. Preview your next destination before you arrive or check conditions at ports across the globe. Save your favorite ports for quick access. MY CRUISES LOGBOOK Log your past voyages and plan future adventures. Keep a complete record of your cruise history—ships, dates, destinations, and memories. Add upcoming cruises and watch the countdown to your next departure. COUNTDOWN WIDGETS Add beautiful countdown widgets to your home screen. See exactly how many days until your next cruise at a glance. Customize with different styles and watch the excitement build as departure day approaches. CRUISE PLANNING TOOLS Stay organized with built-in to-do lists and planning checklists. Create custom lists for packing, shore excursions, or anything you need. Never forget an important task before you set sail. WEATHER & CONDITIONS Check real-time weather for any ship at sea, including temperature, wind, and wave height. Perfect for tracking conditions on your upcoming voyage or following friends and family. MORE FEATURES • Powerful search to find any cruise ship instantly • Save favorite ships for quick access • Dark mode for comfortable nighttime browsing • Beautiful design crafted for iOS Whether you're tracking a loved one at sea, planning your next voyage, or simply dreaming of the open ocean, CruiseKick is the ultimate app for cruise enthusiasts. Download now and start exploring! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: What is the best app to track cruise ships? A: CruiseKick shows real-time positions for ships from every major cruise line, with live maps, speed, heading, and port arrival details. Q: How can I find out where a cruise ship is right now? A: Search for any ship by name in CruiseKick and see its live position on the map, along with current speed and destination. Q: Is there an app to track my family on a cruise? A: CruiseKick lets you follow any cruise ship in real-time, so you always know where your loved ones are at sea. Q: What is the best cruise countdown app? A: CruiseKick includes home screen countdown widgets, a cruise logbook, and built-in planning checklists to get ready for your voyage. Q: How do I find what ships are in port today? A: Browse any cruise port in CruiseKick to see which ships are currently docked, plus live webcams and port details. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION CruiseKick is a subscription app, and a CruiseKick Plus subscription is required to use it. Choose a weekly or yearly auto-renewing plan. Eligible new subscribers start with a 3-day free trial, and the plan's price is charged when the trial ends. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase, or when the free trial ends. Your subscription renews automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the current period ends, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy: https://velocityraptor.co/app-privacy

About

Mapulo

This app allows you to create a personal journal of places you visit. You can add photos, notes, and even numeric data to each location. Easily export your logs in various formats for sharing or archiving.

Highlights
  • Log locations from current position, address, or map search
  • Attach photos and text notes to entries
  • Record custom numeric data per location
  • Export logs in multiple formats (Mapulo, CSV, text, PDF)
  • Private by design, data stays on device
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Mapulo makes it easy to capture and share the places that matter to you. Create multiple logs of related locations such as favorite lunch spots, vacation highlights, must-see places in your hometown, secluded campsites, or destinations for your next adventure. Adding log entries is simple: record your current location, look up an address, or search directly on a map. For each location, you can attach a photo, write notes, and even add numeric data, useful for both personal records or professional fieldwork. Mapulo logs are easily exported as native Maputo files and three other well-known formats. Perfect for: • Travelers keeping a trip diary • Foodies logging restaurants and cafés • Locals creating “must-see” city guides • Professionals mixing location info with data (like inspections or surveys) Key Features • Log entries from your current location, an address lookup, or map search • Add images from your camera or photo library and share them easily • Attach unique text notes for extra detail • Record up to 20 custom numeric values with each location • Private by design—your data stays on your device • Export logs in four formats: native Mapulo format (to share or archive), CSV (for spreadsheets), plain text, and PDF Mapulo helps you go beyond just remembering where you were. It lets you preserve the story of every place. Optional in-app purchases help maintain and develop future versions. Mapulo was written by 100% pure, old-fashioned, homegrown human.

Screenshots

Cruise Ship Tracker4 screens
Mapulo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mapulo at 100% against Cruise Ship Tracker's 50%. Mapulo also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Cruise Ship Tracker's advantage is ratings volume (357 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Cruise Ship Tracker sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Mapulo sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mapulo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cruise Ship Tracker has 357 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Cruise Ship Tracker's written reviews are positive against 100% of Mapulo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cruise Ship Tracker ships an update every 3 weeks, Mapulo weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Cruise Ship Tracker versus Mapulo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCruise Ship TrackerMapulo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (357 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings357 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.2 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVelocity Raptor IncorporatedChamfer Software, LLC

Customer experience

Cruise Ship Tracker

All ratings356 ratings
Positive84.3%
Neutral7.3%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral7.7%
Negative42.3%

Mapulo

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Cruise Ship Tracker

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Monthly Pass$9.991 Month
  • Yearly (Secret Discount)3 Days trial$14.991 Year
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  • Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time4
  • Lifetime.$9.99
  • Plus One-Month$19.99
  • Lifetime$29.99
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  • Lifetime$49.99
3 purchases

Mapulo

One-time3
  • One dollar gratuity$1.00
  • Five Dollar gratuity$5.00
  • Ten dollar gratuity$10.00

Questions

Is Cruise Ship Tracker free?
Cruise Ship Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mapulo free?
Mapulo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cruise Ship Tracker or Mapulo?
Mapulo is rated higher. Cruise Ship Tracker averages 4.4 out of 5 from 357 ratings, while Mapulo averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Cruise Ship Tracker or Mapulo have ads?
Neither Cruise Ship Tracker nor Mapulo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cruise Ship Tracker or Mapulo?
Cruise Ship Tracker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Mapulo weekly. Most recently, Cruise Ship Tracker was updated on October 25, 2026 and Mapulo on October 4, 2026.

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