# Marine Radar vs MyShipTracking

The clearest difference is rating: MyShipTracking at 4.4 against Marine Radar's 2.7. MyShipTracking also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (4.5K vs 12). Marine Radar's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MyShipTracking sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month. Marine Radar asks for nothing beyond the download.

MyShipTracking holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyShipTracking has 4.5K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 40% and 40% positive.

Marine Radar ships an update every 11 months, MyShipTracking every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 7, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Marine Radar | MyShipTracking |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marine-radar/id834243448/reviews) | **[4.4 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myshiptracking/id1403038386/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **4.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **40.0% of reviews** | 39.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [株式会社フルノソフテック](https://appshunter.io/developer/1015812767) | [Nativity](https://appshunter.io/developer/496945983) |

## What reviewers say

### Marine Radar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marine-radar/id834243448)

View and control radar images from a compatible wireless radar sensor on your iOS device. This app aids in navigation by displaying radar data, but is not a substitute for fundamental navigation skills.

**Highlights:** View radar images on iOS devices, Control radar images, Connects to Furuno Wireless Radar Sensor DRS4W, Aids in voyage, Requires compatible Furuno hardware

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### MyShipTracking

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myshiptracking/id1403038386)

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.

**Highlights:** Real-time ship tracking, Extensive vessel database, Port database and calls, Fleet management, Custom area tracking, Real-time notifications, Weather overlays

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chief Officer | $17.99 | per month |
| Captain | $22.99 | per month |
| Chief Officer | $49.99 | per year |
| Captain | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Real-time tracking
- 🔍 Detailed ship information
- 📍 Accurate location data
- 💡 Useful for ship enthusiasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate or outdated ship positions
- 📵 Lack of real-time updates
- 🔍 Missing ship details
- 📺 Excessive advertisements
- 🔒 Login issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Inability to add ships to fleet
- Incorrect ship locations or information

**Requested features**

- Improved map view with more features
- Ability to track specific ships
- Notification system for ship arrivals/departures
- Offline mode or caching for better performance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Marine Radar free?

Marine Radar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MyShipTracking free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Marine Radar or MyShipTracking?

MyShipTracking is rated higher. Marine Radar averages 2.7 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while MyShipTracking averages 4.4 from 4.5K ratings.

### Do Marine Radar or MyShipTracking have ads?

Neither Marine Radar nor MyShipTracking shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Marine Radar or MyShipTracking?

Marine Radar ships an update every 11 months, and MyShipTracking every 2 months. Most recently, Marine Radar was updated on June 7, 2026 and MyShipTracking on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*