Best Ship And Boat Tracker Apps

217+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated July 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 217+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Ship And Boat Tracker Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1MarineTraffic - Ship TrackingMarineTraffic - Ship TrackingFree4.7★ (65K)YesYesJul 2026
2Ship TrackerShip TrackerFree4.6★ (1.2K)YesYesJul 2026
3Ship Finder LiteShip Finder LiteFree4.3★ (3K)NoNoJul 2026
4Boat Watch - Ship TrackingBoat Watch - Ship TrackingFree4.6★ (3.7K)NoYesJul 2026
5MyShipTrackingMyShipTrackingFree4.4★ (4.5K)NoYesJul 2026
6Marine Traffic & Ship TrackerMarine Traffic & Ship TrackerFree4.4★ (278)NoYesJul 2026
7Marine Traffic Vessel FinderMarine Traffic Vessel FinderFree4.2★ (449)YesYesJul 2026
8FindShip - Track your vesselsFindShip - Track your vesselsFree3.5★ (992)YesYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Ship And Boat Tracker

MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking#1

MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking by MARINETRAFFIC APPLICATIONS LTD

World's #1 ship tracking app!
Editor's Choice
✈️ Travel
4.7😐(65K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-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  • 🕰️ Delayed or outdated ship positions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😞(1.2K 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  • 🐛 Outdated information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
Ship Finder Lite#3

Ship Finder Lite by pinkfroot limited

Live Marine & Vessel tracking
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.3😞(3K 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 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
(3.7K)
free with in-app purchases
5
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
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
(278)
free with in-app purchases
7
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
(449)
free with in-app purchases
8
FindShip - Track your vessels
FindShip - Track your vessels
FindShip - Track your vessels
Отслеживайте свои суда
Free

Track any vessel's movements in real-time on a global map. Access detailed ship information, view historical data, and manage your fleet. Includes tools for ETA calculation and access to over 1000 NOAA charts.

Real-time vessel trackingShip history trackingDetailed ship particulars (AIS, tonnage, owner)
🗺️ Navigation
(992)
free with in-app purchases
9
MarineRadar・Vessel Finder
MarineRadar・Vessel Finder
MarineRadar・Vessel Finder
Marine Traffic Tracker & Info
Free

Track ships, containers, and yachts in real-time worldwide. Access detailed vessel information, port activity, and route history. Customize alerts and monitor fleets with extensive AIS coverage.

Real-time ship, container, and yacht trackingExtensive AIS network coverageDetailed vessel information and ETA
✈️ Travel
(197)
free with in-app purchases
10
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
11
Nebo - Boat Logging Made Easy.
Nebo - Boat Logging Made Easy.
Nebo - Boat Logging Made Easy.
Auto Boat Log, Connect & Share
Free

This app automatically logs your boating voyages and provides detailed summaries. Connect with other boaters to chat, share your location for safety, and help the community. It's a digital logbook and a social platform for boaters.

Automated voyage logsBoating activity summariesChat with boating friends
🗺️ Navigation
(34)
free with in-app purchases
12
VTExplorer Mobile
VTExplorer Mobile
VTExplorer Mobile
by ASTRA PAGING LTD
Free

Track ships worldwide in real-time using AIS transponder data. Access detailed vessel information, view movement history, and search a comprehensive database. Ideal for maritime professionals needing up-to-date vessel locations and data.

Real-time ship trackingVessel detailsSearch vessel database
💼 Business
(12)
free
13
Anchor Alarm / Watch
Anchor Alarm / Watch
Anchor Alarm / Watch
The anchor watch for your boat
Free

This app monitors your boat's position and alerts you if it drifts outside a set radius. It offers remote monitoring with two devices and a feature to find anchorages. You can also request yacht charters directly through the app.

Set custom anchor radiusReceive immediate alarm alertsAdjust monitored area precisely
🗺️ Navigation
(794)
free with in-app purchases
14
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
15
Savvy Navvy: Boat Navigation
Savvy Navvy: Boat Navigation
Savvy Navvy: Boat Navigation
GPS, Nautical Charts, Boating
Free

This app provides comprehensive marine navigation, integrating charts, weather, tides, and GPS tracking. It simplifies route planning and offers real-time safety data to ensure confident and enjoyable time on the water for various boating activities.

Clutter-free nautical chartsSmart route planning with weather and tide integrationReal-time GPS tracking
🗺️ Navigation
(7.5K)
free with in-app purchases
16
TrackaShip Universal
TrackaShip Universal
TrackaShip Universal
Live Marine Traffic & AISradar
Free
$5.99 | 100% OFF

Discover details about ships at sea, including their size, speed, course, and destination. This app provides live marine traffic information with a user-friendly interface and detailed map data. Measure distances between vessels and use the built-in compass to track their direction.

Live marine traffic dataDetailed ship informationAIS radar visualization
🗺️ Navigation
(27)
free with in-app purchases
17
Track My Journey - Log Viagem
Track My Journey - Log Viagem
Track My Journey - Log Viagem
Histórico de rotas & Refazer
Free

Record, save, and relive your travels with this GPS trip logger. Track routes in real-time, attach photos to locations, and access your journey history on a web dashboard. Offers intelligent data correction and prioritizes user privacy.

Real-time GPS trackingAttach photos to locationsCloud backup and web dashboard access
🗺️ Navigation
(1K)
free with in-app purchases
18
Cruise Tracker
Cruise Tracker
Cruise Tracker
by margaret kovatch
Free

Track your ship's journey with this app. It provides real-time data on speed, direction, and location, displaying your position on a map. Get essential navigation information easily.

Track ship speedMeasure moving directionDisplay coordinates
🗺️ Navigation
(10)
free with in-app purchases
19
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
20
Ship Info
Ship Info
Ship Info
Your Maritime Companion!
Free

Access a vast database of commercial fleets worldwide, featuring detailed ship particulars, real-time tracking, and owner information. Discover vessels near you, explore job vacancies, and get critical reports on detentions and blacklists.

Search vessels by name, IMO, or MMSIDetailed ship particulars and equipment infoReal-time AIS and satellite positions
🔍 Reference
(1.9K)
free with in-app purchases

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 July 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 shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 217+ ship and boat tracker apps on the iOS App Store as of July 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.