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Best Cargo Ship Tracker Apps

221+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated June 2026

The best cargo ship tracker apps on iPhone average 4.5★ across 221+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated June 2026.

Top Picks for Cargo Ship Tracker

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
#20in 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  • 🕰️ Delayed or outdated ship positions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  • 🐛 Inaccurate or outdated ship positions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😞(1.2K 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  • 🐛 Outdated information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

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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
5
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
6
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
(274)
free with in-app purchases
7
Ship Info
Ship Info
Ship Info
Your Maritime Companion!
Free

Access a vast database of commercial fleets worldwide, featuring detailed ship particulars, real-time tracking, and owner information. Discover vessels near you, explore job vacancies, and get critical reports on detentions and blacklists.

Search vessels by name, IMO, or MMSIDetailed ship particulars and equipment infoReal-time AIS and satellite positions
🔍 Reference
(1.9K)
free with in-app purchases
8
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
9
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
(57)
free with in-app purchases
10
AfterShip Package Tracker
AfterShip Package Tracker
AfterShip Package Tracker
All Couriers Order Tracking
Free

Effortlessly track all your online orders and shipments from various couriers in one place. Receive free push notifications for key delivery status updates and easily manage your parcels from major online retailers.

Track shipments from 700+ couriersFree push notifications for delivery statusAuto-detect courier by tracking number
🛍️ Shopping
(158K)
free
11
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
12
Live Ship Tracker: AIS Radar
Live Ship Tracker: AIS Radar
Live Ship Tracker: AIS Radar
Ships, Cargo & Marine Traffic
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
13
Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker
Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker
Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker
Live plane & flight tracker
Free

Track planes in real-time on a live map, identify aircraft by pointing your device at the sky, and view detailed flight information. Explore historical flight data, airport arrivals/departures, and even see what the pilot sees in 3D.

Live aircraft tracking on a mapIdentify planes by pointing your deviceDetailed flight information (ETA, route, aircraft type)
✈️ Travel
(634K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Vessel Tracker: Marine Traffic
Vessel Tracker: Marine Traffic
Vessel Tracker: Marine Traffic
Ship Finder
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
15
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
16
Seawatch24 Marine Traffic AIS
Seawatch24 Marine Traffic AIS
Seawatch24 Marine Traffic AIS
Boat Alerts & MarineTraffic
Free
$9.99 | 100% OFF

Track ships worldwide in real-time with detailed maritime data. Access a powerful marine map with weather overlays, search for specific vessels, and build a personalized fleet. Designed for both enthusiasts and professionals.

Real-time vessel trackingSearch ships by name, MMSI, or IMODetailed ship information and photos
🗺️ Navigation
(4)
free with in-app purchases
17
CargoLoop
CargoLoop
CargoLoop
Real Time Cargo Tracking
Free

This app offers real-time tracking for vessels and shipments, catering to various logistics professionals. It provides cloud and mobile access to monitor cargo movements efficiently.

Real-time vessel trackingShipment monitoringCloud-based service
💼 Business
(12)
free
18
Shippity - Package Tracker
Shippity - Package Tracker
Shippity - Package Tracker
Track packages & online orders
Free

Effortlessly track all your online orders and packages in one place. Connect your email to automatically detect shipments, or manually add tracking numbers. Receive timely notifications about your order's status from shipment to delivery.

Automatic email order trackingManual tracking number entryBarcode scanning for tracking
🔧 Utilities
(1.7K)
free
19
Cruise Ship Tracker
Cruise Ship Tracker
Cruise Ship Tracker
Cruise Mapper & Countdown
Free

Track cruise ships globally in real-time, explore ports with webcams, and manage your cruise history. Includes countdown widgets and planning tools for your next voyage.

Real-time ship trackingGlobal cruise port informationLive port webcams
✈️ Travel
(286)
free with in-app purchases
20
Shipwell
Shipwell
Shipwell
Join the shipping evolution™
Free

This app connects shippers, carriers, and drivers for real-time supply chain management. It offers shipment tracking, load booking, instant alerts, and problem resolution tools to streamline logistics operations from anywhere.

Real-time supply chain managementShipment tracking and status alertsMobile load board for carriers
💼 Business
(4.4K)
free