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Best Cargo Ship Tracker Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

The best cargo ship tracker apps on iPhone average 4.4★ across 250+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated August 2026.

Compare top Cargo Ship Tracker Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1MarineTraffic - Ship TrackingMarineTraffic - Ship TrackingFree4.7★ (65K)NoYesAug 2026
2MyShipTrackingMyShipTrackingFree4.4★ (4.5K)NoYesAug 2026
3Ship TrackerShip TrackerFree4.6★ (1.7K)YesYesAug 2026
4Ship Finder LiteShip Finder LiteFree4.3★ (3.2K)NoNoAug 2026
5Ship Tracker - Marine RadarShip Tracker - Marine RadarFree4.8★ (12)YesYesAug 2026
6Voyage Radar: AIS Ship TrackerVoyage Radar: AIS Ship TrackerFree—NoNoJul 2026
7Ship Tracker — Ship RadarShip Tracker — Ship RadarFree3.7★ (9)YesNoJul 2026
8Live Ship Tracker: AIS RadarLive Ship Tracker: AIS RadarFree—YesYesMay 2026

Top Picks for Cargo Ship Tracker

MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking#1

MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking by MarineTraffic Applications LTD

#1 Vessel Tracking App!
Editor's Choice
✈️ Travel
4.7😐(65K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#21in 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  • 🕰️ Delayed or outdated ship positions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
MyShipTracking#2

MyShipTracking by Nativity

Vessel Tracking App
Strong Contender
🗺️ 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  • 🐛 Inaccurate or outdated ship positions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
Ship Tracker#3

Ship Tracker by Rocketech sp. z o.o.

Live Marine Tracker
Worth Considering
✈️ Travel
4.6😞(1.7K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#96in Travel
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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

More Cargo Ship Tracker apps to explore

4
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
(3.2K)
free
5
Ship Tracker - Marine Radar
Ship Tracker - Marine Radar
Ship Tracker - Marine Radar
Live Ship Tracking App
Free

This app provides live tracking of ships worldwide with detailed vessel information and marine traffic data. Visualize ships on a radar-style interface, search for specific vessels, and monitor maritime activity in real-time.

Live ship trackingMarine radar viewVessel finder tools
✈️ Travel
(12)
free with in-app purchases
6
Voyage Radar: AIS Ship Tracker
Voyage Radar: AIS Ship Tracker
Voyage Radar: AIS Ship Tracker
Live Ship Tracking & Port Info
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
7
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
8
Live Ship Tracker: AIS Radar
Live Ship Tracker: AIS Radar
Live Ship Tracker: AIS Radar
Ships, Cargo & Marine Traffic
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
9
SeaGation - Track Global Ship
SeaGation - Track Global Ship
SeaGation - Track Global Ship
Boat, Ship & Container Track
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
10
My Ship Tracker & Finder
My Ship Tracker & Finder
My Ship Tracker & Finder
Track any ship in ocean
Free

Explore ships globally with real-time tracking and detailed vessel information. Customize searches by ship type and view positions on an interactive map. Includes real-time weather updates for maritime conditions.

Global ship exploration with real-time trackingInteractive map with exact ship positionsCustomizable searches by ship type
🔧 Utilities
(40)
free with in-app purchases
11
Shiplens : Live Ship Tracker
Shiplens : Live Ship Tracker
Shiplens : Live Ship Tracker
Track Ships Anytime, Anywhere
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
12
Nexus Cargo
Nexus Cargo
Nexus Cargo
Your Cargo, Tracked Live
Free
💼 Business
(0)
13
Marine Traffic - Ship Tracker
Marine Traffic - Ship Tracker
Marine Traffic - Ship Tracker
Boat, Cruise & Vessel Finder
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
14
Ship Tracker Vessel Find Track
Ship Tracker Vessel Find Track
Ship Tracker Vessel Find Track
Ship Tracker & Vessel Finder
Free

Live ship tracking and vessel finding with real-time AIS data. Explore global marine traffic, monitor ports, and view detailed ship information. A premium plan is required for live tracking and vessel discovery.

Real-time vessel tracking on interactive mapDetailed ship information (speed, course, destination)Access to thousands of ships worldwide
🗺️ Navigation
(59)
free with in-app purchases
15
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
(3.8K)
free with in-app purchases
16
Parcel Tracker: Simple & Fast
Parcel Tracker: Simple & Fast
Parcel Tracker: Simple & Fast
by Ahmet Emin BASDAN
Free
🛍️ Shopping
(0)
17
Marine Traffic - Ship Position
Marine Traffic - Ship Position
Marine Traffic - Ship Position
Find Ship: Vessel Tracking app
Free

Explore global marine traffic and monitor ship activity worldwide on an interactive map. Discover ship positions, routes, ports, and maritime movement. Ideal for shipping enthusiasts, travelers, and marine professionals.

Explore ship positions worldwideInteractive marine radar mapVessel finder and ship tracker
✈️ Travel
(3)
free with in-app purchases
18
Ship Finder Live
Ship Finder Live
Ship Finder Live
Ship Finder Live
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
19
Optix Outbound
Optix Outbound
Optix Outbound
by Timothy Emerick
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
20
ShipWhisper: Live Ship Tracker
ShipWhisper: Live Ship Tracker
ShipWhisper: Live Ship Tracker
by Epic Genius LLC
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)

FAQ about Cargo Ship Tracker

What are the best cargo ship tracker apps for iPhone?
MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking tops our cargo ship tracker apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 65K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top cargo ship tracker apps we rank are free to download, including MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking and MyShipTracking.
MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ cargo ship tracker apps on the iOS App Store as of August 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.