# FindShip vs NAVTEXpro

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FindShip at 50% against NAVTEXpro's 4%. FindShip also leads on rating (3.5 vs 1.7) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). NAVTEXpro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FindShip sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and NAVTEXpro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FindShip holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FindShip has 993 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of FindShip's written reviews are positive against 4% of NAVTEXpro's.

## The numbers

| Metric | FindShip | NAVTEXpro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.5 (993 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/findship-track-vessels/id768240068/reviews)** | [1.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navtexpro/id1237127610/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **993** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **49.8% of reviews** | 3.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 29 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [灵芝 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652224026) | [P8G Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1234581801) |

## What reviewers say

### FindShip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/findship-track-vessels/id768240068)

Track any vessel's movements in real-time on a global map. Access detailed ship information, view historical data, and manage your fleet. Includes tools for ETA calculation and access to over 1000 NOAA charts.

**Highlights:** Real-time vessel tracking, Ship history tracking, Detailed ship particulars (AIS, tonnage, owner), Fleet management, ETA calculator, NOAA chart viewer

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Mile markers
- 🚀 Excellent app
- 🚀 Great for tracking ships
- 🚀 Best free app for following ships

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App freezes and crashes
- 🐛 Unreliable updates, shows outdated information
- 🔋 Too many ads, intrusive ads
- 🐛 Doesn't work on newer devices
- 🐛 Functionality removed in recent updates

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes immediately after opening
- Vessel tracking not working, shows incorrect locations
- App support link doesn't work
- Paid features not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Bring back nautical charts
- Improve reliability and real-time updates
- Reduce ads or provide ad-free option
- Better support for newer devices


### NAVTEXpro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navtexpro/id1237127610)

Access critical navigation warnings and safety-related messages for mariners. This app provides global coverage of NAVTEX transmissions and can also fetch navigation warnings from regions not using NAVTEX. It offers an optional APRS weather subscription as a backup system.

**Highlights:** Global NAVTEX message reception, Navigation warnings for non-NAVTEX regions, Transmission schedule and frequency details, APRS weather subscription, Notices to Mariners subscription

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| APRS Weather Yearly Subscription | $4.49 | per year |
| Navtex Yearly Subscription | $8.99 | per year |
| Notices to Mariners Yearly Subscription | $8.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FindShip free?

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

### Is NAVTEXpro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FindShip or NAVTEXpro?

FindShip is rated higher. FindShip averages 3.5 out of 5 from 993 ratings, while NAVTEXpro averages 1.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do FindShip or NAVTEXpro have ads?

FindShip shows ads; NAVTEXpro does not.

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