Best Life Tracker Marine Apps

189+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated July 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our life tracker marine list covers 189+ iPhone apps updated through July 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Top Picks for Life Tracker Marine

OCEARCH Shark Tracker™#1

OCEARCH Shark Tracker™ by OCEARCH

Track Sharks & Marine Animals
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
4.8😊(8.8K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#91in Education
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Follow the real-time movements of sharks, turtles, and other marine animals across the globe. Learn fascinating facts, explore migration patterns, and support ocean conservation efforts through interactive tracking data.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Awesome app
  • 👍 Interesting and educational
  • 🔍 Ability to track sharks and other marine life
  • 🌊 Great for ocean and shark lovers

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 App crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Lack of recent/live data
  • 🌎 Limited to certain regions
MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking#2

MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking by MARINETRAFFIC APPLICATIONS LTD

World's #1 ship tracking app!
Strong Contender
✈️ Travel
4.7😐(65K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#25in 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  • 🕰️ Delayed or outdated ship positions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 Finder Lite#3

Ship Finder Lite by pinkfroot limited

Live Marine & Vessel tracking
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.3😞(3K ratings)
Free
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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.

What We Love

  • 🌊 Tracks marine traffic
  • 🔍 Identifies ships and boats
  • 🗺️ Provides map-based visualization
  • 🔍 Useful for hobbyists and enthusiasts

Room to Improve

  • 🚫 Limited functionality in free version
  • 💰 Paywall for key features
  • 📢 Excessive ads and pop-ups

More Life Tracker Marine apps to explore

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Ship Tracker
Ship Tracker
Ship Tracker
Live Marine Tracker
Free

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.

Real-time vessel monitoringExpected arrivalsPort details
✈️ Travel
(1.2K)
free with in-app purchases
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
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MyShipTracking
MyShipTracking
MyShipTracking
Vessel Tracking App
Free

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.

Real-time ship trackingExtensive vessel databasePort database and calls
🗺️ Navigation
(4.5K)
free with in-app purchases
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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
8
Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+
Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+
Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+
Snorkel & Dive Log Tracker
Free

Transform your Apple Watch Ultra into a comprehensive dive computer for scuba, freediving, and snorkeling. Explore new locations with heatmaps, track your routes, organize underwater media, and share your adventures securely. Plan dives, monitor real-time data, and stay safe with advanced algorithms.

Dive computer functionalitySnorkeling route trackingUser-generated dive spot heatmaps
⚽ Sports
(4.4K)
free with in-app purchases
9
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
10
West Marine Pro
West Marine Pro
West Marine Pro
Boat Parts & Marine Supply
Free

Access a vast catalog of over 100,000 wholesale marine products for boatyards, charter services, and marine businesses. Find parts, check real-time inventory and pricing, and manage orders efficiently on the go.

Comprehensive product catalogWholesale pricingAdvanced search tools
🛍️ Shopping
(555)
free
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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
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Marine Traffic Vessel Finder
Marine Traffic Vessel Finder
Marine Traffic Vessel Finder
Marine Navigation & Weather
Free

Access real-time ship positions, routes, and detailed vessel information globally. Track vessel history, view port details, and monitor weather conditions on an interactive map. Organize your tracked vessels and ports with a personal fleet.

Real-time ship positions and routesDetailed vessel profilesGlobal AIS data coverage
🗺️ Navigation
(449)
free with in-app purchases
13
ActiveCaptain®
ActiveCaptain®
ActiveCaptain®
Connect to Your GPS Plotter
Free

This app connects your mobile device to compatible Garmin chartplotters, enabling wireless chart and map transfers, software updates, and route planning. It also provides access to a community of boaters for reviews and information on marinas and points of interest.

Wireless chart and map transferRoute and waypoint planningActiveCaptain Community for POI reviews
🗺️ Navigation
(4.9K)
free with in-app purchases
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Paddle Logger: SUP & Kayaking
Paddle Logger: SUP & Kayaking
Paddle Logger: SUP & Kayaking
Paddling Logbook & GPS Tracker
Free

This app helps paddlers track their journeys with GPS, providing detailed session data, safety features, and integration with Apple Health. It offers route planning, live location sharing, and performance analysis for various water sports.

One-button GPS trackingLive location sharing (PaddleLIVE™)Route planning with alerts (PaddlePLAN™)
💪 Health & Fitness
(6.2K)
free with in-app purchases
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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
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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
17
Sharktivity by AWSC
Sharktivity by AWSC
Sharktivity by AWSC
Shark Tracker & Alerts
Free

Track and learn about Atlantic White Sharks with an interactive map of sightings and research. Submit your own sightings, receive real-time beach alerts, and access educational resources to aid conservation efforts.

Interactive sightings mapSubmit shark sightingsReal-time beach alerts
📚 Education
(8.5K)
free with in-app purchases
18
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
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i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps
i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps
i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps
Lake Maps & Fishing Spots
Free

Navigate waterways with detailed marine charts and GPS. Features include route planning, voice-guided navigation, tide and current predictions, and track recording. Offers extensive map coverage for various regions and inland rivers.

Detailed vector marine chartsRoute planning and editingVoice-guided navigation
🗺️ Navigation
(14K)
free with in-app purchases
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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