FindShip vs NapinoConnect
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.
NapinoConnect
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NapinoConnect is a GPS Tracking System. The global positioning system (GPS) is a 24 hours satellite navigation system that uses multiple satellite signals to find a receiver’s position on earth. With the help of GPS tracking system one can reduce running costs by specifically targeting those who speed and waste fuel. It is also possible that will the help of GPS tracker can reduce traffic accidents. General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) is a packet based wireless communication service. A GPRS vehicle tracking device utilizes these networks to communicate information via the internet which is then made accessible via whatever platform your system uses. The system needs GPS device for each object the client wants to track, a GPS device receives position information from GPS satellite and forward it to GPS server i.e. the Napino Connect, asset tracking devices and personal tracking devices that includes both GPS and a mobile data module.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NapinoConnect at none against FindShip's 1. NapinoConnect also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16). On price, update cadence 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. NapinoConnect asks for nothing beyond the download.
FindShip ships an update every 3 weeks, NapinoConnect every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and March 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FindShip | NapinoConnect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (993 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 49.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 993 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 灵芝 王 | Napino Auto and Electronics Ltd |
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
NapinoConnect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
FindShip
- Remove Ads$9.99
NapinoConnect
No in-app purchases





