Comparison

Cruise Ship Tracker vs EchoBag

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

EchoBag

This intelligent travel assistant creates personalized packing lists based on your destination, weather, travel style, and trip type. It helps organize items into specific bags and provides alerts for forgotten essentials.

Highlights
  • Personalized packing lists
  • Destination weather integration
  • Bag organization system
  • Smart alerts for missing items
  • Trip sharing and collaboration
  • Adaptable to packing styles
Features
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EchoBag is the intelligent packing assistant that takes the stress out of travel. Instead of generic checklists, EchoBag builds a personalized packing list based on your trip type, destination weather, travel mode, and packing style — then helps you actually get everything packed before you leave. SMART PACKING LISTS EchoBag generates a customized list the moment you create a trip. Tell us where you're going, how you're getting there, and how you like to pack — we'll handle the rest. Beach vacation? Business trip? Adventure hiking? Every trip type gets its own tailored recommendations. REAL WEATHER INTEGRATION EchoBag pulls live weather forecasts for your destination so your packing list reflects what you'll actually experience. Rainy days add an umbrella. Cold nights add layers. Hot weather adds sunscreen. No more guessing. BAG ORGANIZATION SYSTEM Pack smarter with EchoBag's bag system. Add the bags you're bringing — carry-on, checked bag, backpack, toiletry bag — and EchoBag automatically assigns every item to the right bag. You'll always know exactly where everything is. SMART ALERTS & MISSING ESSENTIALS EchoBag actively watches your list and flags what matters. Forgot your passport on an international trip? Leaving tomorrow with essentials still unpacked? EchoBag catches it before you do. TRIP SHARING Planning a trip with others? Share your packing list and collaborate in real time. Everyone stays on the same page. WORKS FOR ANY TRIP - Beach vacations - Business travel - Weekend getaways - City trips - Family travel - Adventure & hiking - Road trips - Study abroad Whether you're a minimalist or an overpacker, EchoBag adapts to your style and makes sure nothing important gets left behind.

Screenshots

Cruise Ship Tracker4 screens
EchoBag4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: EchoBag at 100% against Cruise Ship Tracker's 50%. EchoBag also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 8). Cruise Ship Tracker's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and ratings volume (359 vs 3). On ads and device support 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

Cruise Ship Tracker is free to download; EchoBag costs $2.99 up front. Cruise Ship Tracker sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. EchoBag asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EchoBag 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 359 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 EchoBag's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cruise Ship Tracker ships an update every 3 weeks, EchoBag every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Cruise Ship Tracker versus EchoBag: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCruise Ship TrackerEchoBag
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.4 (359 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings359 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionPaid — better
Best chart rank—#148 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.215.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVelocity Raptor IncorporatedOwen Scott

Customer experience

Cruise Ship Tracker

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

EchoBag

All ratings2 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
  • 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

EchoBag

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cruise Ship Tracker free?
Cruise Ship Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EchoBag free?
EchoBag costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cruise Ship Tracker or EchoBag?
EchoBag is rated higher. Cruise Ship Tracker averages 4.4 out of 5 from 359 ratings, while EchoBag averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Cruise Ship Tracker or EchoBag have ads?
Neither Cruise Ship Tracker nor EchoBag shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cruise Ship Tracker or EchoBag?
Cruise Ship Tracker ships an update every 3 weeks, and EchoBag every 9 days. Most recently, Cruise Ship Tracker was updated on October 30, 2026 and EchoBag on October 31, 2026.

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