Comparison

VesselFinder vs CarapachoGO

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

Head to head
About

VesselFinder

Track ships and monitor maritime traffic globally in real-time. Access detailed vessel information, movement history, and predicted routes. Ideal for maritime professionals and enthusiasts alike.

Highlights
  • Real-time vessel tracking
  • Vessel movement history
  • Predicted routes and ETAs
  • Comprehensive vessel particulars
  • Port call details
  • My Fleet for favorite vessels
  • Weather overlays
Features
Currently charting
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VesselFinder is the world’s most popular and trusted vessel tracking and marine traffic app, delivering real-time information on ship positions and movements worldwide. Using a powerful network of satellites, roaming and terrestrial AIS receivers, VesselFinder provides accurate and up-to-date insight into global maritime activity. Designed for maritime professionals, shipping enthusiasts, and anyone interested in live ship tracking, VesselFinder offers a fast, intuitive, and reliable way to explore vessel traffic across the globe. VesselFinder key features: • Real-time tracking of over 300,000 vessels daily using global AIS data • Vessel movement history with track visualization • Predicted routes and ETAs to next port • Comprehensive vessel particulars, including technical specifications, and cargo capacity information • Contact details for the owning company, manager, ISM manager, and more • Port Calls per vessel, showing arrival times and duration of stay • Port Calls per port, with detailed lists of expected vessels, arrivals, departures, and ships currently in port • My Fleet – save and monitor favorite vessels, synchronized with your VesselFinder account • My Views – save preferred map views for fast and easy navigation • Ship Photos contributed by the VesselFinder user community • Multiple map styles: Simple, Detailed, Dark, Satellite, and Nautical • Weather overlays, including wind, waves, and temperature • See your location feature for instant orientation • Distance measurement tool for route and range estimation Vessel visibility depends on AIS signal availability, with near-shore coverage consistent with the data provided on VesselFinder.com. If a vessel is outside our terrestrial AIS coverage area, its last reported position will be displayed and updated as soon as new data is received. Extended real-time coverage via satellite and roaming AIS sources is available through a subscription. While we make every effort to ensure accuracy, the completeness of the information cannot be guaranteed. Connect with VesselFinder • Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/vesselfinder • Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/vesselfinder

About

CarapachoGO

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CarapachoGO is the fastest and easiest way to request a taxi anywhere in the Galapagos Islands. With just a few taps, you can choose your pickup location, set your destination, and instantly connect with a verified driver from one of the local transportation cooperatives. Designed for residents, workers, and visitors alike, CarapachoGO makes getting around the islands simple, safe, and transparent. Why CarapachoGO? • Fast pickup: Request a ride and connect quickly with nearby verified drivers. • Safe and regulated: All drivers are official members of local taxi cooperatives across the Galapagos. • Transparent pricing: Prices are calculated automatically based on distance or approved zone systems. • Cash or Credits: Pay with cash or purchase CarapachoGO Credits securely. • Live ride updates: Track your driver’s arrival and see all ride details in real time. .• In-ride chat: Communicate with your driver during pickup if they need help finding you. Built for the Galapagos CarapachoGO was created specifically for the unique transportation needs of the Galapagos Islands. We work closely with local cooperatives to ensure that every ride is safe, reliable, and offered by authorized island drivers. Whether you're heading to the port, your hotel, work, tours, or anywhere else on the islands—CarapachoGO gets you there quickly and comfortably

Screenshots

VesselFinder4 screens
CarapachoGO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: CarapachoGO at none against VesselFinder's shown. VesselFinder's advantage is chart position (#182 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VesselFinder ships an update fortnightly, CarapachoGO every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
VesselFinder versus CarapachoGO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVesselFinderCarapachoGO
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (286 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings286 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#182 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB133 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAstraPaging Ltd.GIAN ANDRIN JAYA GUACHIMBOZA

Bugs and requests

VesselFinder

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App freezes on splash screen and won't load
  • Crashes when attempting to zoom on map
  • Black screen display on certain devices
  • App won't open or opens after long delays
  • Crashes on iOS 11 and newer versions
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  • Incompatible with iPhone X and newer models
  • Data not updating for days or weeks
  • Crashes when searching for vessels
  • Freezing issues after recent updates
  • Map not displaying on iPad
  • App crashes in low power mode
  • Vessel information not loading correctly
  • Inconsistent performance across iOS versions
  • App becomes unstable after working briefly
  • Zoom functionality broken in multiple versions

Requested features

13 requests
  • Real-time GPS tracking instead of delayed AIS data
  • Distance measurement tool restoration
  • German language support
  • Destination and departure information display
  • Ability to remove ads without expensive pro version
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  • Better search functionality in free version
  • Vessel departure time information
  • Improved map zoom functionality
  • Live results in search function
  • Picture display before clicking on vessel
  • Better map background/quality
  • Local time display instead of UTC only
  • Ability to delete incorrect vessel photos from profile

CarapachoGO

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

VesselFinder

No in-app purchases

None

CarapachoGO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VesselFinder free?
VesselFinder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CarapachoGO free?
CarapachoGO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VesselFinder or CarapachoGO have ads?
VesselFinder shows ads; CarapachoGO does not.
Which is updated more often, VesselFinder or CarapachoGO?
VesselFinder ships an update fortnightly, and CarapachoGO every 2 weeks. Most recently, VesselFinder was updated on November 11, 2026 and CarapachoGO on October 28, 2026.

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