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Best Marine Traffic Free Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.9 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

MarineTraffic is the household name in marine traffic free, but it's far from the only option. We track 248+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Marine Traffic Free Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1MarineTraffic - Ship TrackingMarineTraffic - Ship TrackingFree4.7★ (65K)NoYesAug 2026
2Ship Finder LiteShip Finder LiteFree4.3★ (3.2K)NoNoAug 2026
3Marine Traffic LiveMarine Traffic LiveFree1.0★ (3)YesNoJul 2026
4Marine Traffic - Ship PositionMarine Traffic - Ship PositionFree4.7★ (3)NoYesAug 2026
5Marine Traffic Vessel FinderMarine Traffic Vessel FinderFree4.1★ (727)YesYesAug 2026
6MyShipTrackingMyShipTrackingFree4.4★ (4.5K)NoYesAug 2026
7Ship TrackerShip TrackerFree4.6★ (1.7K)YesYesAug 2026
8Marine Traffic & Ship TrackerMarine Traffic & Ship TrackerFree4.3★ (281)NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Marine Traffic Free

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
#23in 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  • 🕰️ Delayed or outdated ship positions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#2

Ship Finder Lite by pinkfroot limited

Live Marine & Vessel tracking
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
4.3😞(3.2K 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
Marine Traffic Live#3

Marine Traffic Live by Dioneibys Blanco Grudas

Vessel Tracking App
Worth Considering
✈️ Travel
1.0(3 ratings)
FreeAds
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Explore real-time ship traffic on an interactive map. Track freighters, boats, and more, with details on their current status and routes. Ideal for maritime enthusiasts and professionals seeking insights into sea voyages.

More Marine Traffic Free apps to explore

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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
5
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
(727)
free with in-app purchases
6
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
7
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
(1.7K)
free with in-app purchases
8
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
(281)
free with in-app purchases
9
Marine Traffic - Ship Tracker
Marine Traffic - Ship Tracker
Marine Traffic - Ship Tracker
Boat, Cruise & Vessel Finder
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
10
Live Marine Traffic
Live Marine Traffic
Live Marine Traffic
Vessel Tracking
Free

Monitor live ship positions, access tide predictions, and view sea conditions. Listen to marine radio stations and reference maritime signals. Offers a premium subscription for an ad-free experience and enhanced features.

Live ship tracking on mapUp-to-date tide predictionsWind and wave forecasts
🗺️ Navigation
(5)
free with in-app purchases
11
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
(41)
free with in-app purchases
12
VesselFinder
VesselFinder
VesselFinder
by AstraPaging 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
(174)
free with in-app purchases
13
Ship Tracker Marine Finder Ais
Ship Tracker Marine Finder Ais
Ship Tracker Marine Finder Ais
Boat Traffic Information Tool
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
14
LCP Traffic Connect
LCP Traffic Connect
LCP Traffic Connect
by PORT AUTHORITY OF THAILAND
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
15
Vessel Tracker: Marine Traffic
Vessel Tracker: Marine Traffic
Vessel Tracker: Marine Traffic
Ship Finder
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
16
Aderco Marine
Aderco Marine
Aderco Marine
by Aderco S.A.
Free
💼 Business
(0)
17
CH Marine
CH Marine
CH Marine
Boat Equipment & Sailing Wear
Free
🛍️ Shopping
(0)
18
Ship Tracker - Live Radar
Ship Tracker - Live Radar
Ship Tracker - Live Radar
Marine GPS, AIS & Traffic Map
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
19
The Anchors: Marine navigation
The Anchors: Marine navigation
The Anchors: Marine navigation
Boat speed, bearings, compass
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
20
Hefring Marine
Hefring Marine
Hefring Marine
Realtime Fleet Monitoring
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)

FAQ about Marine Traffic Free

What are the best marine traffic free apps for iPhone?
MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking tops our marine traffic free apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 65K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 248+ marine traffic free 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.