FindShip vs BridgeClear Mobile
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.
BridgeClear Mobile
Provides real-time vertical clearance data for bridges on US waterways, essential for towboat pilots. Offers live gauge stages, tidal currents, and navigation aids. A subscription unlocks premium features for enhanced safety and planning.
- Live vertical bridge clearance
- Real-time NOAA gauge stages
- Tidal current data
- Movable-bridge open-position readings
- AIS vessel tracking
- NOAA nautical chart navigation
- Voyage planning with ETA
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BridgeClear — Real-Time Bridge Clearance for Towboat Pilots BridgeClear gives towboat pilots and mariners live vertical clearance under every USACE and NOAA-charted bridge on America's inland and coastal waterways. A monthly subscription is required to access the premium navigation features described below. The app is free to download. Premium Features (require a monthly subscription): Live vertical clearance under every bridge, paired with your vessel's air draft Real-time NOAA gauge stages and tidal currents Movable-bridge open-position low steel readings River-mile awareness and waterway identification AIS vessel tracking NOAA nautical chart navigation with heads-up display Voyage planning with ETA estimates Community-reported navigation hazards Fleet map pin sharing with your crew Free Features (no subscription required): Rules of the Road reference Light List reference Quick Reference guide Data Sources directory Subscription is handled through Apple's App Store using StoreKit. Payment is charged to your Apple ID and auto-renews monthly. Cancel anytime in your App Store account settings.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BridgeClear Mobile at 5.0 against FindShip's 3.5. BridgeClear Mobile also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). FindShip's advantage is ratings volume (994 vs 7). 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 BridgeClear Mobile sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
BridgeClear Mobile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FindShip has 994 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.
FindShip ships an update every 3 weeks, BridgeClear Mobile daily. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FindShip | BridgeClear Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (994 ratings) | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 49.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 994 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16 — better | 17.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 灵芝 王 | WILLIAM DANIEL PRINCE |
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
BridgeClear Mobile
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
FindShip
- Remove Ads$9.99
BridgeClear Mobile
- BridgeClear Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
Questions
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