# Cruise Tracker vs MyShipTracking

The clearest difference is rating: MyShipTracking at 4.4 against Cruise Tracker's 1.6. MyShipTracking also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (4.5K vs 10). Cruise Tracker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, monetization model 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. Cruise Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

MyShipTracking holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyShipTracking has 4.5K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Cruise Tracker's written reviews are positive against 40% of MyShipTracking's.

Cruise Tracker ships an update every 3 weeks, MyShipTracking every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cruise Tracker | MyShipTracking |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cruise-tracker/id961420315/reviews) | **[4.4 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myshiptracking/id1403038386/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **4.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 31.8% of reviews | **39.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [margaret kovatch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1039651981) | [Nativity](https://appshunter.io/developer/496945983) |

## What reviewers say

### Cruise Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cruise-tracker/id961420315)

Track your ship's journey with this app. It provides real-time data on speed, direction, and location, displaying your position on a map. Get essential navigation information easily.

**Highlights:** Track ship speed, Measure moving direction, Display coordinates, Find location on map, Real-time data

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**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 Cruise Tracker free?

Cruise Tracker 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, Cruise Tracker or MyShipTracking?

MyShipTracking is rated higher. Cruise Tracker averages 1.6 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while MyShipTracking averages 4.4 from 4.5K ratings.

### Do Cruise Tracker or MyShipTracking have ads?

Cruise Tracker shows ads; MyShipTracking does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cruise Tracker or MyShipTracking?

Cruise Tracker ships an update every 3 weeks, and MyShipTracking every 2 months. Most recently, Cruise Tracker was updated on October 16, 2026 and MyShipTracking on October 17, 2026.

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