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Best Maritime Ship Tracker Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

Looking for free maritime ship tracker apps? 20 of our 250+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Maritime Ship Tracker Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1MarineTraffic - Ship TrackingMarineTraffic - Ship TrackingFree4.7★ (65K)NoYesAug 2026
2Ship TrackerShip TrackerFree4.6★ (1.8K)YesYesAug 2026
3Ship Finder LiteShip Finder LiteFree4.3★ (3.2K)NoNoAug 2026
4MyShipTrackingMyShipTrackingFree4.4★ (4.5K)NoYesAug 2026
5Ship Tracker - Marine RadarShip Tracker - Marine RadarFree4.8★ (12)YesYesAug 2026
6Marine Traffic & Ship TrackerMarine Traffic & Ship TrackerFree4.3★ (282)NoYesAug 2026
7Ship Tracker & Marine Traffic+Ship Tracker & Marine Traffic+Free5.0★ (1)NoYesAug 2026
8GetMarine - Ship TrackingGetMarine - Ship TrackingFree1.0★ (1)NoYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Maritime 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
#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  • 🕰️ Delayed or outdated ship positions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 Tracker#2

Ship Tracker by Rocketech sp. z o.o.

Live Marine Tracker
Strong Contender
✈️ Travel
4.6😞(1.8K 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  • 🐛 Outdated information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
Ship Finder Lite#3

Ship Finder Lite by pinkfroot limited

Live Marine & Vessel tracking
Worth Considering
🗺️ 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

More Maritime Ship Tracker apps to explore

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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
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
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
(282)
free with in-app purchases
7
Ship Tracker & Marine Traffic+
Ship Tracker & Marine Traffic+
Ship Tracker & Marine Traffic+
Boat & Vessel Finder
Free

Monitor ships and maritime traffic globally in real time using live AIS data and interactive maps. Search for vessels, view detailed navigation information, and track favorite ships. Offers both free and premium features for comprehensive vessel observation.

Real-time vessel trackingInteractive world mapsDetailed ship information
✈️ Travel
(1)
free with in-app purchases
8
GetMarine - Ship Tracking
GetMarine - Ship Tracking
GetMarine - Ship Tracking
Ship tracking and strait info
Free

This app provides real-time vessel tracking and live strait information for maritime professionals and enthusiasts. Access up-to-date maritime data, track ship movements, and monitor traffic in key waterways through a clean and practical interface.

Real-time vessel trackingLive strait informationInstant search by vessel name, IMO, or MMSI
✈️ Travel
(1)
free with in-app purchases
9
Live Marine : Ship Tracker
Live Marine : Ship Tracker
Live Marine : Ship Tracker
Track Your Ship Current Status
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
10
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
11
Ship Tracker: AIS Map
Ship Tracker: AIS Map
Ship Tracker: AIS Map
Vessel Tracking & Ports
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
12
Marine Radar: Ship Tracking
Marine Radar: Ship Tracking
Marine Radar: Ship Tracking
Track Vessels & Marine Traffic
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
13
SeaGation - Track Global Ship
SeaGation - Track Global Ship
SeaGation - Track Global Ship
Boat, Ship & Container Track
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
14
Ship Finder Live
Ship Finder Live
Ship Finder Live
Ship Finder Live
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
15
Shiplens : Live Ship Tracker
Shiplens : Live Ship Tracker
Shiplens : Live Ship Tracker
Track Ships Anytime, Anywhere
Free

Track ships globally in real-time with detailed vessel information, routes, and port data. Monitor multiple vessels simultaneously with a fast and efficient interface.

Live ship tracking on world mapDetailed vessel status and dataRoute and travel history monitoring
🗺️ Navigation
(1)
free with in-app purchases
16
ShipWhisper: Live Ship Tracker
ShipWhisper: Live Ship Tracker
ShipWhisper: Live Ship Tracker
by Epic Genius LLC
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
17
Marine Traffic - Ship Tracker
Marine Traffic - Ship Tracker
Marine Traffic - Ship Tracker
Boat, Cruise & Vessel Finder
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
18
ShipXplorer · Ship Tracker
ShipXplorer · Ship Tracker
ShipXplorer · Ship Tracker
Ship Radar & Status
Free

Track ships worldwide in real-time with detailed voyage information, photos, and historical data. Access port arrivals, departures, and vessel status. Offers multiple subscription tiers for enhanced features and ad-free experience.

Real-time vessel trackingLive voyage informationVessel photos
✈️ Travel
(13)
free with in-app purchases
19
ASM Vessel Tracker
ASM Vessel Tracker
ASM Vessel Tracker
by MariApps Marine Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
20
Ship Tracking & Vessel Finder
Ship Tracking & Vessel Finder
Ship Tracking & Vessel Finder
Real-Time Ship Tracking App
Free

Monitor ships, vessels, and marine traffic globally in real-time. Discover nearby ships, search for specific vessels, and access detailed information about their routes and port activities.

Live ship trackingVessel finder by name/IMO/MMSIDetailed vessel information
🗺️ Navigation
(2)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Maritime Ship Tracker

What are the best maritime ship tracker apps for iPhone?
MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking tops our maritime 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 maritime ship tracker apps we rank are free to download, including MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking and Ship Tracker.
MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ maritime 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.