Best Boat Tracking Apps

212+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated June 2026

With an average user rating of 4.4★, the boat tracking category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 212+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Top Picks for Boat Tracking

MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking#1

MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking by MarineTraffic Applications LTD

World's #1 ship tracking app!
Editor's Choice
✈️ Travel
4.8😐(65K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#22in Travel
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Track ships worldwide in real-time with MarineTraffic. Stay updated on vessel locations, routes, and arrivals. Download now to explore the seas!

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  • 🕰️ Delayed or outdated ship positions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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Experience the thrill of tracking vessels in real-time, accessing details about their routes, destinations, and estimated arrival times with our new Ship Tracker app. For maritime enthusiasts and industry professionals alike, the app offers features like real-time vessel monitoring, customizable fleet management, and comprehensive port information. Explore the high seas effortlessly - download now and embark on your maritime journey with confidence!

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  • 🐛 Outdated information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😐(3.6K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Track ships in real-time with Boat Watch - Ship Tracking app! Stay updated on ferry, cargo, and tanker locations, routes, and arrivals with live map tracking and notifications. Download now for ultimate ship tracking 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 Tracking apps to explore

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MyShipTracking
MyShipTracking
MyShipTracking
Vessel Tracking App
Free

Discover maritime traffic worldwide with our Vessel Tracking App. Monitor vessels in real-time with AIS data, access detailed vessel information, and stay informed about global maritime movements. Explore now!

🗺️ Navigation
(4.5K)
5
Boat Tracking
Boat Tracking
Boat Tracking
Boat Tracking
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
6
Ship Finder Lite
Ship Finder Lite
Ship Finder Lite
Live Marine & Vessel tracking
Free

Discover real-time marine traffic with Ship Finder Lite. Track ships worldwide, view vessel details, and explore maritime activity on your mobile device. Start monitoring the seas today!

🗺️ Navigation
(3K)
7
Ship Info
Ship Info
Ship Info
Your Maritime Companion!
Free

An extensive merchant-ships' database with over 300K ships, offering detailed information on ship particulars, equipment, positions, schedules, crew, and more. Search by name, IMO number, or MMSI, with some functions available offline. Premium subscriptions provide access to AIS positions and schedules, with options for monthly or yearly plans. Explore the seas with Ship Info!

🔍 Reference
(1.9K)
8
i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps
i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps
i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps
Lake Maps & Fishing Spots
Free

Discover a comprehensive marine navigation app with detailed charts, precise route planning, and real-time AIS tracking. Navigate ocean waters effortlessly and ensure safe voyages with this essential tool for all boating enthusiasts. Explore and download the app to set sail confidently today!

🗺️ Navigation
(14K)
9
Tides Near Me
Tides Near Me
Tides Near Me
Find Nearby Tides and Currents
Free

Discover nearby tides and currents effortlessly with real-time updates. Stay informed about water conditions wherever you are.

☀️ Weather
(157K)
10
Nebo - Boat Logging Made Easy.
Nebo - Boat Logging Made Easy.
Nebo - Boat Logging Made Easy.
Auto Boat Log, Connect & Share
Free

Track and log your boating activities effortlessly with this application. Simplify boat logging and stay connected with fellow boaters. Enhance your boating experience today.

🗺️ Navigation
(34)
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FindShip - Track vessels
FindShip - Track vessels
FindShip - Track vessels
AIS Ship Tracking
Free

Track vessels worldwide in real-time with FindShip. Access details on nearly 100,000 ships, view ship history, manage fleets, calculate ETAs, and more! Explore Now.

🗺️ Navigation
(993)
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Boat TRACK
Boat TRACK
Boat TRACK
Configura tu Sistema BoatTRACK
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
13
Wavve Boating: GPS, Map, Chart
Wavve Boating: GPS, Map, Chart
Wavve Boating: GPS, Map, Chart
Navigation, Charts, Tides, Map
Free

Enhance your boating experience with our marine GPS app - offering simplified navigation, customizable nautical charts, tidal information, weather updates, and a community-based platform for sharing knowledge. Join our fast-growing community today and enjoy a free trial to explore all the features. For more information, visit our website.

🗺️ Navigation
(5.3K)
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VesselFinder
VesselFinder
VesselFinder
by ASTRA PAGING LTD
Free

Discover real-time positions and details of over 200,000 ships daily with VesselFinder Lite, a free vessel tracking app featuring ship search, movement history, port details, maps, weather layers, and more. For additional features like ad-free experience and vessel tracking history, upgrade to VesselFinder Pro. Explore the world of maritime traffic today!

🗺️ Navigation
(26)
15
Aqua Map Boating
Aqua Map Boating
Aqua Map Boating
Marine navigation and fishing
Free

Explore marine navigation, fishing, and weather with advanced features like offline charts, live tracking, route planning, and connectivity for AIS and GPS data. Start your 14-day free trial now for an enhanced boating experience.

🗺️ Navigation
(13K)
16
ActiveCaptain®
ActiveCaptain®
ActiveCaptain®
Connect to Your GPS Plotter
Free

Connect your mobile device to your Garmin chartplotter and the boating community with this powerful app. Access charts, maps, software updates, routes, waypoints, and community feedback seamlessly while tracking and monitoring your boat from anywhere. Join the ActiveCaptain community for up-to-date information on marinas, boat ramps, and more.

🗺️ Navigation
(4.6K)
17
Argo - Boating Navigation
Argo - Boating Navigation
Argo - Boating Navigation
Charts, Routes, Tracks, Log
Free

Discover boating destinations, track trips, connect with boaters, and access real-time local insights with Argo - Boating Navigation. Download for free and enhance your boating experience!

🗺️ Navigation
(6.1K)
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Savvy Navvy Boating Navigation
Savvy Navvy Boating Navigation
Savvy Navvy Boating Navigation
Marine GPS and Nautical Charts
Free

Access all your boating needs in one app – charts, weather forecasts, AIS, and more. From planning to navigation, we've got you covered on the water!

🗺️ Navigation
(7.1K)
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Ship Finder
Ship Finder
Ship Finder
Live Marine & Vessel tracking
$4.99

Track and monitor marine vessels worldwide in real-time with Ship Finder. Stay updated on ship locations, routes, and status. Download the app now to explore the seas like never before.

🗺️ Navigation
(3.8K)
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Ship Tracker — Ship Radar
Ship Tracker — Ship Radar
Ship Tracker — Ship Radar
Ship tracking made simple!
Free

This marine traffic app allows users to easily track ships live and free, providing various details about vessels and their current routes. With features like a port map, weather forecasts, and a compass, users can access essential information for passage planning, making it a valuable tool for anyone interested in ship tracking.

🗺️ Navigation
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