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Best Ship And Boat Tracker Apps

245+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated August 2026

With an average user rating of 4.2★, the ship and boat tracker category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 245+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Ship And Boat Tracker Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1MarineTraffic - Ship TrackingMarineTraffic - Ship TrackingFree4.7★ (65K)NoYesAug 2026
2Ship TrackerShip TrackerFree4.6★ (1.8K)YesYesAug 2026
3MyShipTrackingMyShipTrackingFree4.4★ (4.5K)NoYesAug 2026
4Boat Watch - Ship TrackingBoat Watch - Ship TrackingFree4.6★ (3.8K)NoYesAug 2026
5Ship Finder LiteShip Finder LiteFree4.3★ (3.2K)NoNoAug 2026
6My Ship Tracker & FinderMy Ship Tracker & FinderFree3.9★ (41)YesYesAug 2026
7Marine Traffic & Ship TrackerMarine Traffic & Ship TrackerFree4.3★ (282)NoYesAug 2026
8Ship Tracker - Marine RadarShip Tracker - Marine RadarFree4.8★ (12)YesYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Ship And Boat 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
#21in 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  • 🕰️ Delayed or outdated ship positions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  • 🐛 Outdated information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
MyShipTracking#3

MyShipTracking by Nativity

Vessel Tracking App
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.4😞(4.5K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Real-time tracking
  • 🔍 Detailed ship information
  • 📍 Accurate location data
  • 💡 Useful for ship enthusiasts

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate or outdated ship positions
  • 📵 Lack of real-time updates
  • 🔍 Missing ship details

More Ship And Boat Tracker apps to explore

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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
(3.8K)
free with in-app purchases
5
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
(3.2K)
free
6
My Ship Tracker & Finder
My Ship Tracker & Finder
My Ship Tracker & Finder
Track any ship in ocean
Free

Explore ships globally with real-time tracking and detailed vessel information. Customize searches by ship type and view positions on an interactive map. Includes real-time weather updates for maritime conditions.

Global ship exploration with real-time trackingInteractive map with exact ship positionsCustomizable searches by ship type
🔧 Utilities
(41)
free with in-app purchases
7
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
8
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
9
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
10
Live Ship Tracker: AIS Radar
Live Ship Tracker: AIS Radar
Live Ship Tracker: AIS Radar
Ships, Cargo & Marine Traffic
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
11
Ship Tracker — Ship Radar
Ship Tracker — Ship Radar
Ship Tracker — Ship Radar
Ship tracking made simple!
Free

Easily locate and track ships worldwide with live marine traffic data. View detailed vessel information, explore port maps, and access 7-day weather forecasts for passage planning. Includes a compass to help spot nearby vessels.

Live ship trackingDetailed vessel informationPort maps
🗺️ Navigation
(11)
ad-supported
12
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
(3.9K)
free
13
Vessel Finder - Ship Position
Vessel Finder - Ship Position
Vessel Finder - Ship Position
Marine Traffic & Ship Tracker
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
14
Marine Radar: Ship Tracking
Marine Radar: Ship Tracking
Marine Radar: Ship Tracking
Track Vessels & Marine Traffic
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
15
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
(183)
free with in-app purchases
16
Vessel Tracker: Marine Traffic
Vessel Tracker: Marine Traffic
Vessel Tracker: Marine Traffic
Ship Finder
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
17
Marine Traffic - Ship Tracker
Marine Traffic - Ship Tracker
Marine Traffic - Ship Tracker
Boat, Cruise & Vessel Finder
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
18
Boat-Tracker
Boat-Tracker
Boat-Tracker
Nautical charts
Free

Access free nautical charts for Finnish waters, featuring live vessel tracking. Connect with agent software to display your boat's routes on the map. Utilizes official navigational data for accuracy.

Free nautical chartsFinnish waters coverageLive vessel tracking
🗺️ Navigation
(1)
free
19
SeaGation - Track Global Ship
SeaGation - Track Global Ship
SeaGation - Track Global Ship
Boat, Ship & Container Track
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
20
Voyage Radar: AIS Ship Tracker
Voyage Radar: AIS Ship Tracker
Voyage Radar: AIS Ship Tracker
Live Ship Tracking & Port Info
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)

FAQ about Ship And Boat Tracker

What are the best ship and boat tracker apps for iPhone?
MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking tops our ship and boat 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 — 19 of the top ship and boat 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 245+ ship and boat 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.