Comparison

Cruise Ship Tracker vs Cruising Along

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, view port webcams, and manage your cruise history. Plan upcoming trips with checklists and countdown widgets, and check live weather conditions at sea.

Highlights
  • Real-time ship tracking on map
  • Cruise port information and webcams
  • Personal cruise logbook
  • Countdown widgets for upcoming cruises
  • Cruise planning checklists
  • Live weather and conditions at sea
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

Cruising Along

Organize all your cruise vacation details in one app. Track current and past trips, manage bookings, and share countdowns with friends. Integrates travel plans and loyalty programs for a complete cruise management experience.

Highlights
  • Cruise planning and booking management
  • Interactive cruise calendar
  • Real-time active cruise tracking
  • Cruise portfolio and history
  • Ship collection tracking
  • Friend sharing and collaboration
  • Travel integration (flights, trains, cars)
  • Loyalty program management
Features
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Cruising Along – Your Ultimate Cruise Vacation Tracker Plan, track, and share your cruise adventures in one place. Whether you're a seasoned cruiser or planning your first voyage, Cruising Along keeps every detail organized and easy to find. Smart Cruise Management - Add and edit cruises with ship, cruise line, dates, ports, cabin info, and booking numbers - Interactive calendar with all your cruise dates at a glance - Search by ship, cruise line, ports, excursions, or travel arrangements Real-Time Active Cruise Tracking - Live itinerary: current cruise day, port times, and activities - Today’s agenda and tomorrow’s preview - Clear progress through your sailing Cruise Portfolio Dashboard - Countdowns to upcoming cruises with shareable countdown cards - Full history of past cruises and quick stats - Search across cruises, ports, excursions, and travel details Ship Collection - Track which ships you’ve sailed by cruise line - See sailed, booked, and under-construction ships with progress and stats - Build your fleet and see how much of each line you’ve experienced Friends & Sharing - Add friends by email or username and choose access: Full (see your whole calendar) or Restricted (only cruises you share) - View friends’ cruise calendars and share specific cruises with restricted friends - Traveling companions: see when friends are on the same ship and sail date - Calendar overlay: compare your calendar with a friend’s to find dates you’re both free and plan your next cruise together - In-app notifications for friend requests Travel Integration - Log flights, trains, rental cars, and other travel - Store flight numbers, schedules, pickup locations, and reservation details with your cruise Social Sharing - Create countdown images for Facebook, Instagram Stories, and more - Share via your device’s share sheet Loyalty Program Management - Track status across multiple cruise lines and keep tier levels up to date Perfect For - Cruise enthusiasts, travel planners, memory keepers, and anyone who wants to share countdowns and plan cruises with friends. Getting Started - Create your account, add past and upcoming cruises, set up travel and excursions, track active cruises in real time, build your ship collection, connect with friends, and share your countdown. Download Cruising Along and transform how you plan and share your cruise vacations.

Screenshots

Cruise Ship Tracker4 screens
Cruising Along4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Cruising Along at 5.0 against Cruise Ship Tracker's 4.4. Cruising Along also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.2). Cruise Ship Tracker's advantage is ratings volume (363 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Cruising Along asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cruising Along 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 363 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cruise Ship Tracker ships an update every 3 weeks, Cruising Along fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Cruise Ship Tracker versus Cruising Along: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCruise Ship TrackerCruising Along
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (363 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings363 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB42 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperVelocity Raptor IncorporatedCruising Along

Customer experience

Cruise Ship Tracker

All ratings359 ratings
Positive84.4%
Neutral7.2%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral7.7%
Negative42.3%

Cruising Along

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Cruise Ship Tracker

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Yearly (Secret Discount)3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Monthly Pass$9.991 Month
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  • Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time4
  • Lifetime.$9.99
  • Plus One-Month$19.99
  • Lifetime$29.99
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  • Lifetime$49.99
None

Cruising Along

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cruise Ship Tracker free?
Cruise Ship Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cruising Along free?
Cruising Along is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cruise Ship Tracker or Cruising Along?
Cruising Along is rated higher. Cruise Ship Tracker averages 4.4 out of 5 from 363 ratings, while Cruising Along averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Cruise Ship Tracker or Cruising Along have ads?
Neither Cruise Ship Tracker nor Cruising Along shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cruise Ship Tracker or Cruising Along?
Cruise Ship Tracker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cruising Along fortnightly. Most recently, Cruise Ship Tracker was updated on November 8, 2026 and Cruising Along on October 30, 2026.

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