FindShip vs MyShipTracking
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FindShip
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.
- Real-time vessel tracking
- Ship history tracking
- Detailed ship particulars (AIS, tonnage, owner)
- Fleet management
- ETA calculator
- NOAA chart viewer
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Find any ship all over the world! With FindShip, you can track your vessel' movements realtime on the map. * Nearly 100,000 ships online (Covering most ports on the world). * Ship tracking history. * Ship particulars (AIS information, Tonnage, Build, Owner/Manager, etc). * Fleet management. * Measurement tool for ETA calculator. * View 1000+ NOAA Charts.
MyShipTracking
Monitor global maritime traffic using real-time Automatic Identification System (AIS) data. Access detailed vessel information, port data, and weather overlays. Manage your fleet and receive alerts for movements within custom areas.
- Real-time ship tracking
- Extensive vessel database
- Port database and calls
- Fleet management
- Custom area tracking
- Real-time notifications
- Weather overlays
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Discover the world of maritime traffic with MyShipTracking. Utilize the power of Automatic Identification System (AIS) data to monitor vessels across the globe. Whether you're a maritime professional or an enthusiast, MyShipTracking offers detailed vessel information. Key Features: Real-Time Tracking: Experience real-time ship tracking within the coverage area of our extensive AIS station network. Keep up with comprehensive AIS data where available, ensuring you stay informed about vessel movements in regions covered by our network. Extensive Vessel Database: Access detailed information on cargo ships, tankers, yachts, and more. Customize overlays for an enhanced tracking experience. Port Database & Calls: Stay informed with up-to-date information on global ports and their incoming and outgoing traffic. Fleet Management: Easily manage and monitor your own fleet with personalized tracking. Custom Area Drawing: Define and monitor custom areas on the map for targeted tracking. Real-Time Notifications: Receive instant alerts on vessel movements and changes within your areas of interest. Photo Uploads: Contribute by uploading photos of vessels, enhancing the community-driven database. Weather Overlays: Plan and track with real-time weather information, including wind and temperature overlays. MyShipTracking is your gateway to understanding and engaging with the maritime world. Whether for professional use or personal interest, our app brings the vastness of the sea closer than ever. Download now and start tracking! For our terms of service, please refer to Apple’s Standard Terms of Use at: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MyShipTracking at 4.4 against FindShip's 3.5. MyShipTracking also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (4.5K vs 994). FindShip's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (50% vs 40%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. FindShip sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MyShipTracking sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
MyShipTracking holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 994 and 4.5K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of FindShip's written reviews are positive against 40% of MyShipTracking's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
FindShip ships an update every 3 weeks, MyShipTracking every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FindShip | MyShipTracking |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (994 ratings) | 4.4 (4.5K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 49.8% of reviews — better | 39.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 994 | 4.5K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 灵芝 王 | Nativity |
Customer experience
FindShip
MyShipTracking
User reviews
FindShip
From 994 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Mile markers
- 🚀 Excellent app
- 🚀 Great for tracking ships
- 🚀 Best free app for following ships
Room to improve
- 🐛 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
MyShipTracking
From 4.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Real-time tracking
- 🔍 Detailed ship information
- 📍 Accurate location data
- 💡 Useful for ship enthusiasts
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inaccurate or outdated ship positions
- 📵 Lack of real-time updates
- 🔍 Missing ship details
- 📺 Excessive advertisements
- 🔒 Login issues
Bugs and requests
FindShip
Reported bugs
4 issues- 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
4 requests- Bring back nautical charts
- Improve reliability and real-time updates
- Reduce ads or provide ad-free option
- Better support for newer devices
MyShipTracking
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes or freezes
- Inability to add ships to fleet
- Incorrect ship locations or information
Requested features
4 requests- Improved map view with more features
- Ability to track specific ships
- Notification system for ship arrivals/departures
- Offline mode or caching for better performance
In-app purchases
FindShip
- Remove Ads$9.99
MyShipTracking
- Chief Officer3 Days trial$17.991 Month
- Captain3 Days trial$22.991 Month
- Chief Officer3 Days trial$49.991 Year
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- Captain3 Days trial$89.991 Year
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