Best Boating Radar Apps

199+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated May 2026

Looking for free boating radar apps? 19 of our 199+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Top Picks for Boating Radar

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  • 🕰️ Delayed or outdated ship positions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  • 🐛 Outdated information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
MyShipTracking#3

MyShipTracking by Nativity

Vessel Tracking App
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.4😞(4.5K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate or outdated ship positions
  • 📵 Lack of real-time updates
  • 🔍 Missing ship details

More Boating Radar apps to explore

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Boat Watch - Ship Tracking
Boat Watch - Ship Tracking
Boat Watch - Ship Tracking
Ferry, cargo & cruise ships
Free

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.

Real-time AIS ship trackingVessel identification and detailsFavorite boat tracking
✈️ Travel
(3.7K)
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
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
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
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
9
Windy.app — Wind, Tides, Radar
Windy.app — Wind, Tides, Radar
Windy.app — Wind, Tides, Radar
Hurricanes, marine weather
Free

This app provides detailed wind, wave, and weather forecasts for various outdoor activities. It offers historical data, real-time alerts, and a community feature for sharing conditions. Ideal for surfers, sailors, and other wind sports enthusiasts.

Wind report, forecast, and statisticsWind alert and storm warningsWeather history (2012-2024)
☀️ Weather
(72K)
freemium
10
Savvy Navvy: Boat Navigation
Savvy Navvy: Boat Navigation
Savvy Navvy: Boat Navigation
Marine GPS and Nautical Charts
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
(7.4K)
free with in-app purchases
11
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
12
Ship Tracker — Ship Radar
Ship Tracker — Ship Radar
Ship Tracker — Ship Radar
Ship tracking made simple!
Free

Easily locate and track ships worldwide with live marine traffic data. View detailed vessel information, explore port maps, and access 7-day weather forecasts for passage planning. Includes a compass to help spot nearby vessels.

Live ship trackingDetailed vessel informationPort maps
🗺️ Navigation
(9)
ad-supported
13
Navionics® Boating
Navionics® Boating
Navionics® Boating
Nautical and fishing charts
Free

Access detailed nautical charts and advanced boating features offline on your mobile device. Plan trips with dock-to-dock guidance, check weather and tides, and connect with a community of boaters. Ideal for cruising, fishing, sailing, and diving.

Offline nautical chartsHD bathymetry mapsDock-to-dock route planning
🗺️ Navigation
(2.3K)
free with in-app purchases
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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
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Radarbot: Speed Camera GPS App
Radarbot: Speed Camera GPS App
Radarbot: Speed Camera GPS App
Car/truck routes. Radar alerts
Free

This app provides real-time speed camera alerts, traffic updates, and speed limit notifications for various vehicle types. It helps drivers avoid fines and hazards with community-sourced information and offline navigation capabilities.

Real-time speed camera alertsOffline GPS navigationSpeed limit notifications
🗺️ Navigation
(96K)
free with in-app purchases
16
iNavX: Marine Navigation
iNavX: Marine Navigation
iNavX: Marine Navigation
Sailing & Boating Chartplotter
Free

This app provides comprehensive marine navigation tools, including worldwide chart coverage, weather forecasts, and AIS integration. It allows users to plan routes, track their position, and connect with onboard instruments for a complete boating experience.

Worldwide marine chart accessReal-time GPS plottingWaypoint and route management
🗺️ Navigation
(21K)
free with in-app purchases
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PRO CHARTS - Marine Navigation
PRO CHARTS - Marine Navigation
PRO CHARTS - Marine Navigation
by MiraTrex, Inc
Free

Navigate marine environments with detailed nautical charts and route planning. Track your location, find friends on the water, and share your trip details for safety. Offline chart access ensures reliable navigation even without an internet connection.

High-resolution NOAA nautical chartsOffline chart accessWaypoint and route creation
🗺️ Navigation
(8.5K)
free with in-app purchases
18
TZ iBoat – Marine Navigation
TZ iBoat – Marine Navigation
TZ iBoat – Marine Navigation
Boat GPS, Charts, AIS, Tides
Free

Navigate the seas with advanced marine charts, GPS, and AIS data, even offline. This app offers detailed bathymetry, community-contributed map data, and dynamic features for safe boating, sailing, and fishing.

Offline marine chartsGPS and route planningAIS Online tracking
🗺️ Navigation
(831)
free with in-app purchases
19
Boat Beacon
Boat Beacon
Boat Beacon
AIS Marine Navigation
$14.99

This marine navigation app provides real-time AIS data for collision avoidance and position sharing. It offers over-the-horizon warnings, background operation, and a user-friendly interface for boaters.

Collision warnings with CPA calculationsReal-time AIS ship trackingBackground operation for continuous alerts
🗺️ Navigation
(841)
free with in-app purchases
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Marine Radar
Marine Radar
Marine Radar
by 株式会社フルノソフテック
Free

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.

View radar images on iOS devicesControl radar imagesConnects to Furuno Wireless Radar Sensor DRS4W
🗺️ Navigation
(12)
free