Best Ocean Conservation Apps & Games

186+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated June 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good ocean conservation apps. We benchmark 186+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Top Picks for Ocean Conservation

Ocean Alert#1

Ocean Alert by Conserve.IO

Be an ocean scientist!
Editor's Choice
✈️ Travel
3.0(1 ratings)
Free
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Report sightings of marine animals to aid ocean conservation efforts. The app provides an interactive map with protected areas and real-time alerts for speed restrictions and construction. It helps scientists understand animal behavior and allows for responsible ocean use.

Sharktivity by AWSC#2

Sharktivity by AWSC by Atlantic White Shark Conservancy, Inc.

Shark Tracker & Alerts
Strong Contender
📚 Education
4.8😐(8.5K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Useful for tracking shark activity
  • 🤩 Fascinating to follow named sharks
  • 🔍 Provides timely updates on sightings
  • 💡 Helpful for beach-goers to stay informed

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable alerts and notifications
  • 🤔 Unclear or misleading map information
  • 🤯 Frustrating changes to the app interface
PADI AWARE#3

PADI AWARE by PADI Aware Foundation

Conservation Action Portal
Worth Considering
📚 Education
0.0(0 ratings)
Free
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This app empowers users to find, track, and share conservation actions for ocean health. It supports initiatives like marine debris removal and citizen science, connecting individuals to a global movement for a healthier blue planet.

More Ocean Conservation apps to explore

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OCEARCH Shark Tracker™
OCEARCH Shark Tracker™
OCEARCH Shark Tracker™
Track Sharks & Marine Animals
Free

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.

Live animal tracking on interactive mapsExplore migration and movement patternsAccess animal tagging and species details
📚 Education
(8.8K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Clean Swell
Clean Swell
Clean Swell
by Ocean Conservancy
Free

Easily record trash collected during cleanups to contribute to global ocean trash data. Track your impact, share results, and get involved in ocean advocacy.

Record collected trash itemsShare cleanup resultsAction alerts and blogs
📊 Productivity
(26)
free
6
Beluga Dive
Beluga Dive
Beluga Dive
Dive for ocean conservation
Free
🌐 Social Networking
(0)
7
Spilled!
Spilled!
Spilled!
Cozy ocean-cleaning adventure
Free

Embark on a relaxing ocean-cleaning adventure. Recycle waste, earn coins, and upgrade your boat to explore new areas and rescue adorable animals. Enjoy a charming experience with a single in-app purchase to unlock the full game.

Ocean waste cleanupRecycle and earn coinsBoat upgrades
🎮 Games
(656)
free with in-app purchases
8
One Ocean Network
One Ocean Network
One Ocean Network
by Sequence Technology Ltd.
Free
🌐 Social Networking
(0)
9
STC Turtle Tracker
STC Turtle Tracker
STC Turtle Tracker
Track sea turtles with our app
Free

Follow the real-time journeys of tagged sea turtles as they migrate across oceans. Learn their individual stories and discover how your support helps protect these vital ocean indicators.

Real-time turtle trackingIndividual turtle stories and historiesDetailed migration route maps
📚 Education
(40)
free with in-app purchases
10
Wave Browser: Clean the Ocean
Wave Browser: Clean the Ocean
Wave Browser: Clean the Ocean
Ocean-Safe, Secure, Adblock
Free

Browse the web while contributing to ocean cleanup efforts. This secure and user-friendly browser funds verified ocean cleanup initiatives with every session, helping to remove plastic and trash from waterways.

Funds ocean cleanup with every sessionSecure and private browsingBuilt-in ad blocker
🔧 Utilities
(22)
free
11
Whale Report
Whale Report
Whale Report
Whale Report Alert System
Free
📚 Education
(3)
12
Ocean -The place in your heart
Ocean -The place in your heart
Ocean -The place in your heart
Relaxing Idle Aquarium
Free

Embark on an underwater adventure to collect over 100 unique sea creatures and build your dream coral garden. Experience heartwarming interactions with your aquatic friends and enjoy idle progression as your garden flourishes.

Collect over 100 sea creature typesExperience diverse creature interactionsIdle garden growth and progression
🎮 Games
(806)
free with in-app purchases
13
MarcoPolo Ocean
MarcoPolo Ocean
MarcoPolo Ocean
Build your own submarine!
Free

Explore and build underwater worlds with this "digital sandbox" for kids. Discover marine life, construct submarines, and learn about ocean ecosystems through interactive play. Encourages self-directed learning in science and technology.

Build coral reefs and aquariumsExplore the deep seaSteer submarines and boats
📚 Education
(242)
free
14
Ocean Dream
Ocean Dream
Ocean Dream
by bitbros Inc.
Free

Explore a serene underwater world with immersive 3D visuals. Interact with marine life and learn about different species. Relax and enjoy the calming ocean scenery with intuitive swipe controls.

Immersive 3D ocean environmentInteractive marine lifeInformation on creatures
🎬 Entertainment
(45)
free with in-app purchases
15
Moana Pasifika
Moana Pasifika
Moana Pasifika
Ocean Conservation Platform
Free
📚 Education
(0)
16
Ocean Cleaner
Ocean Cleaner
Ocean Cleaner
Save The Ocean
Free

Engage in an environmentally conscious game where you clean up the ocean. Capture trash with your net by destroying polluting structures. Enjoy simple controls and addictive gameplay.

Destroy structuresCollect trash with netEasy to learn controls
🎮 Games
(26)
free
17
FathomVerse
FathomVerse
FathomVerse
Explore the depths
Free

Explore the ocean world through an immersive game that trains AI for scientific research. Discover and identify over 50 groups of ocean animals using real imagery collected by researchers. Contribute to science while playing minigames, completing quests, and earning badges.

Play minigames with real ocean imageryIdentify over 50 groups of ocean animalsSave and share favorite images
📚 Education
(88)
free
18
CHOW Ocean
CHOW Ocean
CHOW Ocean
by Precon Events, LLC
Free

Explore America's maritime history and the importance of ocean stewardship. This app celebrates coastal communities and their role in innovation and environmental preservation. It highlights the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation's efforts to secure waters for future generations.

Maritime history explorationOcean stewardship focusCoastal community highlights
💼 Business
(2)
ad-supported
19
Oceanborn : Survival in Ocean
Oceanborn : Survival in Ocean
Oceanborn : Survival in Ocean
by Sergey Kizima
Free

Survive a solitary existence on a raft in the vast ocean. Gather resources, craft essential items, and manage your needs for food and fresh water while evading a persistent shark. Build and expand your raft to create a sustainable living space.

Gather ocean resourcesCraft itemsBuild raft structures
🎮 Games
(1.1K)
free with in-app purchases
20
The Ocean Race
The Ocean Race
The Ocean Race
by The Ocean Race1973 SL
Free

Follow the world's most demanding sailing race, a true test of human endurance and teamwork. Discover sustainability initiatives and get the latest news on upcoming events and the 2027 race around the world.

Latest race newsSustainability initiativesEvent updates
⚽ Sports
(373)
free