Best Boat Tracker Apps

211+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated July 2026

If you already know MarineTraffic, this is the deeper bench. 211+ boat tracker apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of July 2026.

Compare top Boat Tracker Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1MarineTraffic - Ship TrackingMarineTraffic - Ship TrackingFree4.7★ (65K)YesYesJul 2026
2Ship TrackerShip TrackerFree4.6★ (1.2K)YesYesJul 2026
3Boat Watch - Ship TrackingBoat Watch - Ship TrackingFree4.6★ (3.7K)NoYesJul 2026
4MyShipTrackingMyShipTrackingFree4.4★ (4.5K)NoYesJul 2026
5Ship Finder LiteShip Finder LiteFree4.3★ (3K)NoNoJul 2026
6VesselFinderVesselFinderFree3.6★ (132)YesNoJul 2026
7Marine Traffic & Ship TrackerMarine Traffic & Ship TrackerFree4.4★ (278)NoYesJul 2026
8FollowMe Vessel TrackerFollowMe Vessel TrackerFree4.4★ (52)NoNoJun 2026

Top Picks for Boat Tracker

MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking#1

MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking by MARINETRAFFIC APPLICATIONS LTD

World's #1 ship tracking app!
Editor's Choice
✈️ Travel
4.7😐(65K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#24in Travel
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Track vessels live worldwide using AIS data. View ship positions, movements, and voyage history with detailed vessel information and enhanced weather monitoring. Unlock advanced features for deeper visibility and extended coverage with a Pro plan.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate location tracking
  • 👍 Useful for maritime enthusiasts
  • 🔍 Provides detailed ship information
  • 🌍 Good worldwide coverage

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Paywall for many features
  • 🕰️ Delayed or outdated ship positions
  • 🤔 Confusing interface and navigation
Ship Tracker#2

Ship Tracker by Rocketech sp. z o.o.

Live Marine Tracker
Strong Contender
✈️ Travel
4.6😞(1.2K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Track ships live on the ocean, view their routes, destinations, and arrival times. Access detailed port information and manage your own fleet. Ideal for maritime enthusiasts, professionals, and travelers.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great app
  • 🚀 Excellent tool
  • 👍 Accurate app
  • 👍 Helpful app

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy app
  • 🐛 Outdated information
  • 🐛 Doesn't work properly
Boat Watch - Ship Tracking#3

Boat Watch - Ship Tracking by Pocket Mariner Ltd.

Ferry, cargo & cruise ships
Worth Considering
✈️ Travel
4.6😐(3.7K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Track ships and boats globally in real-time. Identify vessels, view their details, and receive alerts for arrivals and departures. Explore nautical charts and use augmented reality for an enhanced viewing experience.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent for ship tracking
  • 📍 Accurate ship location information
  • 🗺️ Useful NOAA chart overlay
  • 👍 Great app for enthusiasts

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent ship detection
  • 💰 Excessive in-app purchases
  • 🔍 Limited search functionality

More Boat Tracker apps to explore

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MyShipTracking
MyShipTracking
MyShipTracking
Vessel Tracking App
Free

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.

Real-time ship trackingExtensive vessel databasePort database and calls
🗺️ Navigation
(4.5K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Ship Finder Lite
Ship Finder Lite
Ship Finder Lite
Live Marine & Vessel tracking
Free

Track live moving ships on a global map with near real-time AIS data. Identify vessels using your device camera with Augmented Reality view. See ship details like name, type, and destination with color-coded icons for easy identification.

Live worldwide ship tracking mapAugmented Reality (AR) ship identificationView ship name, type, and destination
🗺️ Navigation
(3K)
free
6
VesselFinder
VesselFinder
VesselFinder
by ASTRA PAGING LTD
Free

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.

Real-time vessel trackingVessel movement historyPredicted routes and ETAs
🗺️ Navigation
(132)
free with in-app purchases
7
Marine Traffic & Ship Tracker
Marine Traffic & Ship Tracker
Marine Traffic & Ship Tracker
Boat, Cruise & Vessel Finder
Free

Track ships and ports globally with detailed information on their position, location, and coordinates. Stay updated with shipping news and access extensive marine data. Offers subscriptions for enhanced features.

Track ship positions and locationsView port detailsDetermine current location coordinates
🔧 Utilities
(278)
free with in-app purchases
8
FollowMe Vessel Tracker
FollowMe Vessel Tracker
FollowMe Vessel Tracker
by Ahmed Asif Naseem
Free

Track the real-time location of boats and vehicles with frequent updates. Receive instant notifications for arrivals, departures, and over-speeding. Log trips, trace routes, and share your fleet with others.

Real-time location updates (up to every 10 seconds)Instant arrival and departure notificationsDetailed trip logs
✈️ Travel
(52)
free
9
Wavve Boating: GPS, Map, Chart
Wavve Boating: GPS, Map, Chart
Wavve Boating: GPS, Map, Chart
Navigation, Charts, Tides, Map
Free

Navigate waterways with detailed nautical charts, tide predictions, and weather forecasts. Connect with a community of boaters to share points of interest and track friends on the water. Enjoy simplified GPS navigation tailored to your boat's draft.

Simple GPS navigationCustomizable nautical chartsCommunity points of interest
🗺️ Navigation
(5.4K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Savvy Navvy: Boat Navigation
Savvy Navvy: Boat Navigation
Savvy Navvy: Boat Navigation
GPS, Nautical Charts, Boating
Free

This app provides comprehensive marine navigation, integrating charts, weather, tides, and GPS tracking. It simplifies route planning and offers real-time safety data to ensure confident and enjoyable time on the water for various boating activities.

Clutter-free nautical chartsSmart route planning with weather and tide integrationReal-time GPS tracking
🗺️ Navigation
(7.6K)
free with in-app purchases
11
MarineRadar・Vessel Finder
MarineRadar・Vessel Finder
MarineRadar・Vessel Finder
Marine Traffic Tracker & Info
Free

Track ships, containers, and yachts in real-time worldwide. Access detailed vessel information, port activity, and route history. Customize alerts and monitor fleets with extensive AIS coverage.

Real-time ship, container, and yacht trackingExtensive AIS network coverageDetailed vessel information and ETA
✈️ Travel
(197)
free with in-app purchases
12
Boat-Tracker
Boat-Tracker
Boat-Tracker
Nautical charts
Free

Access free nautical charts for Finnish waters, featuring live vessel tracking. Connect with agent software to display your boat's routes on the map. Utilizes official navigational data for accuracy.

Free nautical chartsFinnish waters coverageLive vessel tracking
🗺️ Navigation
(1)
free
13
Ship Finder
Ship Finder
Ship Finder
Live Marine & Vessel tracking
$4.99

Track live moving ships on a worldwide map with an intuitive interface and high performance. View vessel details, search, filter, and even use Augmented Reality to identify ships. Ideal for shipping enthusiasts, cruisers, and professionals.

Live worldwide ship trackingAugmented Reality (AR) viewDetailed vessel information
🗺️ Navigation
(3.8K)
free
14
Boat Tracker
Boat Tracker
Boat Tracker
Live Boating Navigation Map
Free

Monitor real-time maritime activity with a live vessel tracking map. Search for ships by name or ID, view detailed information about vessels and ports worldwide, and save your favorite locations. Offers both free and premium subscription options for enhanced features.

Real-time vessel and port trackingLive marine traffic mapSearch ships by name, MMSI, or IMO
✈️ Travel
(1)
freemium
15
ShipAtlas - Ship Tracker
ShipAtlas - Ship Tracker
ShipAtlas - Ship Tracker
Live AIS ship tracking
Free

Track ships and port traffic in real time with live AIS data. Monitor vessel movements, explore ports, and create sea routes. Access maritime weather forecasts and receive notifications for arrivals and departures.

Worldwide live AIS ship trackingVessel search by name, IMO, or MMSIView ship's last and next port
📊 Productivity
(244)
freemium
16
TrackaShip Universal
TrackaShip Universal
TrackaShip Universal
Live Marine Traffic & AISradar
Free
$5.99 | 100% OFF

Discover details about ships at sea, including their size, speed, course, and destination. This app provides live marine traffic information with a user-friendly interface and detailed map data. Measure distances between vessels and use the built-in compass to track their direction.

Live marine traffic dataDetailed ship informationAIS radar visualization
🗺️ Navigation
(27)
free with in-app purchases
17
Aqua Map Boating
Aqua Map Boating
Aqua Map Boating
Marine navigation and fishing
Free

This app provides official, weekly updated nautical charts for marine navigation. It allows for offline map downloads, GPS track recording, and integration with onboard instruments. Enhance your boating safety and experience with advanced features like weather forecasts and AIS collision detection.

Official NOAA nautical chartsOffline map downloadsGPS track recording
🗺️ Navigation
(13K)
free with in-app purchases
18
Nebo - Boat Logging Made Easy.
Nebo - Boat Logging Made Easy.
Nebo - Boat Logging Made Easy.
Auto Boat Log, Connect & Share
Free

This app automatically logs your boating voyages and provides detailed summaries. Connect with other boaters to chat, share your location for safety, and help the community. It's a digital logbook and a social platform for boaters.

Automated voyage logsBoating activity summariesChat with boating friends
🗺️ Navigation
(34)
free with in-app purchases
19
BoatNerd
BoatNerd
BoatNerd
Great Lakes Ship Tracker
Free

Track live vessel traffic on the Great Lakes and beyond with real-time AIS data. View ship positions, speed, destination, and detailed profiles. Ideal for enthusiasts, photographers, and maritime professionals.

Live AIS vessel trackingInteractive mapsReal-time vessel data
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
free
20
i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps
i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps
i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps
Lake Maps & Fishing Spots
Free

Navigate waterways with detailed marine charts and GPS. Features include route planning, voice-guided navigation, tide and current predictions, and track recording. Offers extensive map coverage for various regions and inland rivers.

Detailed vector marine chartsRoute planning and editingVoice-guided navigation
🗺️ Navigation
(14K)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Boat Tracker

What are the best boat tracker apps for iPhone?
MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking tops our boat tracker apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 65K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top boat tracker apps we rank are free to download, including MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking and Ship Tracker.
MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 211+ boat tracker apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The app provides a way to track vessels live worldwide using AIS data. It allows users to view ship positions, movements, voyage history, and detailed vessel information. It also includes enhanced maps with close weather monitoring.
Key features include live vessel tracking, viewing ship positions and movements, accessing voyage history, detailed vessel information like type and destination, and enhanced maps with weather monitoring. Users can also build and monitor their chosen fleets.

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