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  • 🕰️ Delayed or outdated ship positions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  • 🐛 Outdated information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

MyShipTracking by Nativity

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

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  • 🐛 Inaccurate or outdated ship positions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 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.

✈️ Travel
(3.6K)
5
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)
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MarineRadar・Vessel Finder
MarineRadar・Vessel Finder
MarineRadar・Vessel Finder
Marine Traffic Tracker & Info
Free

Stay ahead of the waves with this ultimate app for real-time ship and yacht tracking, providing near real-time positions of vessels worldwide using a vast network of land-based AIS receivers. Download now to experience the power of real-time ship tracking and stay connected to the maritime world like never before.

✈️ Travel
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Marine Traffic & Ship Tracker
Marine Traffic & Ship Tracker
Marine Traffic & Ship Tracker
Boat, Cruise & Vessel Finder
Free

Get instant access to a comprehensive marine traffic and ship tracker, featuring real-time vessel positions, detailed ship information, and up-to-date news from the shipping industry. Unlock premium features and functionality with a subscription, available for various durations, and stay informed with the latest maritime developments.

🔧 Utilities
(274)
8
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)
9
Windy.app — Wind, Tides, Radar
Windy.app — Wind, Tides, Radar
Windy.app — Wind, Tides, Radar
Hurricanes, marine weather
Free

An app for wind sports enthusiasts offering features like wind reports, alerts, weather history, NOAA forecasts, wave forecasts, wind tracking, spot chats, and community interaction. Perfect for kitesurfing, windsurfing, surfing, sailing, paragliding, and other wind-related activities. Join now to access all functions and enhance your wind sports experience!

☀️ Weather
(72K)
10
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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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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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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Navionics® Boating
Navionics® Boating
Navionics® Boating
Nautical and fishing charts
Free

Experience detailed nautical and fishing charts on your mobile device with offline access and a range of features through this must-have Boating app. Get expertly detailed charts for cruising, fishing, sailing, and diving – perfect for all your water activities. Try it free for a limited time and unlock advanced features with a yearly subscription.

🗺️ Navigation
(2.2K)
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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
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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

An advanced mobile app that combines GPS technology with real-time data to alert drivers of speed cameras, radars, and police traps. Stay informed and drive safely with Radarbot.

🗺️ Navigation
(96K)
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iNavX: Marine Navigation
iNavX: Marine Navigation
iNavX: Marine Navigation
Sailing & Boating Chartplotter
Free

A powerful marine navigation app designed for sailing enthusiasts to plan routes, track marine weather, and monitor vessel performance. Navigate with precision and confidence on the water.

🗺️ Navigation
(20K)
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PRO CHARTS - Marine Navigation
PRO CHARTS - Marine Navigation
PRO CHARTS - Marine Navigation
by MiraTrex, Inc
Free

PRO CHARTS is a marine navigation application that offers high-resolution NOAA nautical chart coverage with features like easy Waypoint creation, Buddy-tracking, Float Plan creation, and offline navigation. Stay safe on the water with this powerful tool on your iPhone or iPad. Visit www.miratrex.com for more information.

🗺️ Navigation
(8.4K)
18
TZ iBoat – Marine Navigation
TZ iBoat – Marine Navigation
TZ iBoat – Marine Navigation
Boat GPS, Charts, AIS, Tides
Free

Discover advanced marine navigation tools including GPS, charts, AIS, and tides for coastal boating and fishing. Enhance your sea adventures with accurate data and offline capabilities.

🗺️ Navigation
(829)
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Boat Beacon
Boat Beacon
Boat Beacon
AIS Marine Navigation
$14.99

An internet AIS receiver and transmitter for iPhone and iPad, Boat Beacon offers Collision Warnings and position sharing for marine navigation. Stay informed and connected on the water.

🗺️ Navigation
(829)
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Marine Radar
Marine Radar
Marine Radar
by 株式会社フルノソフテック
Free

This application allows users to view and control radar images on their iOS devices when connected to a specific wireless radar sensor. By installing the app and connecting to the sensor, users can access radar images to aid in navigation, while also being advised to follow basic navigation principles and common sense.

🗺️ Navigation
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