Best Military Boat Tracker Apps

215+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated June 2026

MarineTraffic is the household name in military boat tracker, but it's far from the only option. We track 215+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Top Picks for Military Boat 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
#22in 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  • 🕰️ Delayed or outdated ship positions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
Boat Watch - Ship Tracking#2

Boat Watch - Ship Tracking by Pocket Mariner Ltd.

Ferry, cargo & cruise ships
Strong Contender
✈️ Travel
4.6😐(3.7K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent for ship tracking
  • 📍 Accurate ship location information
  • 🗺️ Useful NOAA chart overlay
  • 👍 Great app for enthusiasts

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent ship detection
  • 💰 Excessive in-app purchases
  • 🔍 Limited search functionality
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  • 🐛 Outdated information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

More Military Boat Tracker apps to explore

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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
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
(637K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Wavve Boating: GPS, Map, Chart
Wavve Boating: GPS, Map, Chart
Wavve Boating: GPS, Map, Chart
Navigation, Charts, Tides, Map
Free

Navigate waterways with detailed nautical charts, tide predictions, and weather forecasts. Connect with a community of boaters to share points of interest and track friends on the water. Enjoy simplified GPS navigation tailored to your boat's draft.

Simple GPS navigationCustomizable nautical chartsCommunity points of interest
🗺️ Navigation
(5.4K)
free with in-app purchases
7
BoatUS - Boat Weather & Tides
BoatUS - Boat Weather & Tides
BoatUS - Boat Weather & Tides
24/7 Boat Towing & Insurance
Free

This app provides 24/7 towing assistance for boaters, along with detailed weather and tide forecasts. It also helps users find discounts at marine businesses and manage their membership and insurance policies.

24/7 towing assistanceBoating forecasts (weather & tides)Small craft advisories
☀️ Weather
(57K)
free with in-app purchases
8
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
9
Orca: Boat GPS, Charts, Routes
Orca: Boat GPS, Charts, Routes
Orca: Boat GPS, Charts, Routes
GPS Chart Route Sail Powerboat
Free

Navigate the waters with advanced marine charts, intelligent route planning, and real-time weather and vessel tracking. This app offers offline chart access and can integrate with hardware for a comprehensive boating experience.

Marine chartsIntelligent routingLive AIS tracking
🗺️ Navigation
(318)
free with in-app purchases
10
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
11
FollowMe Vessel Tracker
FollowMe Vessel Tracker
FollowMe Vessel Tracker
by Ahmed Asif Naseem
Free

Track the real-time location of boats and vehicles with frequent updates. Receive instant notifications for arrivals, departures, and over-speeding. Log trips, trace routes, and share your fleet with others.

Real-time location updates (up to every 10 seconds)Instant arrival and departure notificationsDetailed trip logs
✈️ Travel
(52)
free
12
Simrad: Companion for Boaters
Simrad: Companion for Boaters
Simrad: Companion for Boaters
Great nautical charts
Free

This app provides boaters with detailed nautical charts, weather forecasts, and route planning tools. It offers GPS navigation, track recording, and points of interest, with premium features like offline maps and advanced charting available through subscription.

Detailed nautical chartsMarine weather forecastsRoute planning with Autorouting™
🗺️ Navigation
(2.3K)
free with in-app purchases
13
FollowMee GPS Location Tracker
FollowMee GPS Location Tracker
FollowMee GPS Location Tracker
Track & Locate Mobile Devices
Free

This app transforms your device into a GPS tracker. Monitor the location of family, company devices, or employees through a web portal. Features include background tracking, geofencing, and an SOS button for emergencies.

GPS device conversionWeb-based location monitoringBackground tracking
✈️ Travel
(1.5K)
free with in-app purchases
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Staslink: Satellites Tracker
Staslink: Satellites Tracker
Staslink: Satellites Tracker
ISS Starlink Satellite Tracker
Free

Track the International Space Station and Starlink satellites with real-time live maps and HD video feeds from NASA. Get personalized reminders for optimal viewing times and explore the universe from an astronaut's perspective.

Live ISS & Starlink camera feed from NASAReal-time global tracking with Live MapReminders for upcoming satellite visits
🔧 Utilities
(18K)
free with in-app purchases
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Find My Friends Phone - iMapp
Find My Friends Phone - iMapp
Find My Friends Phone - iMapp
Family Link Location Tracker
Free

Locate friends and family members in real-time with this comprehensive tracking app. It offers device tracking, location history, geofencing alerts, and speed monitoring for safe driving. Stay connected and ensure the safety of your loved ones.

Real-time device trackingLocation history (60 days)Geofence alerts
🗺️ Navigation
(5.2K)
free with in-app purchases
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Satellite Tracker by Star Walk
Satellite Tracker by Star Walk
Satellite Tracker by Star Walk
View Satellites Live Sky Map
Free

Track satellites in real-time, including the ISS and Starlink. Get predictions for upcoming passes and set alerts. Explore satellite orbits and trajectories with various viewing modes.

Real-time satellite trackingSatellite flyby timerPass predictions
🔍 Reference
(69K)
free with in-app purchases
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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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Primo Nautic - Vessel Finder
Primo Nautic - Vessel Finder
Primo Nautic - Vessel Finder
Ship Tracker & Marine Traffic
Free

Track ships worldwide with live marine traffic data and real-time AIS positioning. Get accurate ship positions, speeds, and destination information for various vessel types. Ideal for families, business professionals, and maritime enthusiasts.

Live marine traffic overviewReal-time AIS vessel positioningDetailed ship information
✈️ Travel
(53)
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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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