Comparison

FindShip vs NapinoConnect

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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

About

NapinoConnect

Features
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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.

Screenshots

FindShip4 screens
NapinoConnect4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FindShip sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NapinoConnect asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FindShip versus NapinoConnect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFindShipNapinoConnect
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (993 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews49.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings993 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS1613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB43 MB
Age rating4+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

1 purchases

FindShip

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$9.99
None

NapinoConnect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FindShip free?
FindShip is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NapinoConnect free?
NapinoConnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FindShip or NapinoConnect have ads?
FindShip shows ads; NapinoConnect does not.
Which is updated more often, FindShip or NapinoConnect?
FindShip ships an update every 3 weeks, and NapinoConnect every 5 weeks. Most recently, FindShip was updated on September 22, 2026 and NapinoConnect on March 1, 2026.

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