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Best Ships Radar Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated August 2026

MarineTraffic is the household name in ships radar, but it's far from the only option. We track 250+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Ships Radar Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1MarineTraffic - Ship TrackingMarineTraffic - Ship TrackingFree4.7★ (65K)NoYesAug 2026
2Ship TrackerShip TrackerFree4.6★ (1.7K)YesYesAug 2026
3MyShipTrackingMyShipTrackingFree4.4★ (4.5K)NoYesAug 2026
4Ship Tracker - Marine RadarShip Tracker - Marine RadarFree4.8★ (12)YesYesAug 2026
5AIS RadarAIS Radar$6.994.0★ (1)NoNoJul 2026
6Marine Radar: Ship TrackingMarine Radar: Ship TrackingFree—NoYesAug 2026
7Ship Radar LiveShip Radar LiveFree——NoAug 2026
8Live Ship Tracker: AIS RadarLive Ship Tracker: AIS RadarFree—YesYesMay 2026

Top Picks for Ships Radar

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  • 🕰️ Delayed or outdated ship positions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😞(1.7K 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  • 🐛 Outdated information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 Ships Radar apps to explore

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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
5
AIS Radar
AIS Radar
AIS Radar
View AIS information
$6.99

View Automatic Identification System (AIS) data from marine transponders or public internet feeds. Displays target information, calculates closest point of approach, and offers customizable radar views. Requires an AIS device or adapter for WiFi connectivity.

Radar PPI-like display of AIS targetsCalculates CPA and TCPACPA/TCPA warning system
🗺️ Navigation
(1)
paid
6
Marine Radar: Ship Tracking
Marine Radar: Ship Tracking
Marine Radar: Ship Tracking
Track Vessels & Marine Traffic
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
7
Ship Radar Live
Ship Radar Live
Ship Radar Live
by Sherry Walter
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
8
Live Ship Tracker: AIS Radar
Live Ship Tracker: AIS Radar
Live Ship Tracker: AIS Radar
Ships, Cargo & Marine Traffic
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
9
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
10
Voyage Radar: AIS Ship Tracker
Voyage Radar: AIS Ship Tracker
Voyage Radar: AIS Ship Tracker
Live Ship Tracking & Port Info
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
11
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
12
Camos Radar Detection
Camos Radar Detection
Camos Radar Detection
by Camos Europe GmbH
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
13
Encyclopedia Radar
Encyclopedia Radar
Encyclopedia Radar
Explore Detection Systems
Free
🔍 Reference
(0)
14
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
(219)
free with in-app purchases
15
Ship Tracker - Live Radar
Ship Tracker - Live Radar
Ship Tracker - Live Radar
Marine GPS, AIS & Traffic Map
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
16
RadarCop
RadarCop
RadarCop
Marine Radar Plotting Aid
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
17
Radar Sensor
Radar Sensor
Radar Sensor
Radar Sensor
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
18
Vessel Radar
Vessel Radar
Vessel Radar
by Alper Gonen
Free

Track live marine traffic on a map. Access detailed information about ships and ports. Stay informed about maritime activity.

Live marine traffic viewVessel informationPort details
✈️ Travel
(1)
ad-supported
19
Marine Traffic - Ship Position
Marine Traffic - Ship Position
Marine Traffic - Ship Position
Find Ship: Vessel Tracking app
Free

Explore global marine traffic and monitor ship activity worldwide on an interactive map. Discover ship positions, routes, ports, and maritime movement. Ideal for shipping enthusiasts, travelers, and marine professionals.

Explore ship positions worldwideInteractive marine radar mapVessel finder and ship tracker
✈️ Travel
(3)
free with in-app purchases
20
Tekelek Radar
Tekelek Radar
Tekelek Radar
by Rochester Sensors, LLC
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)

FAQ about Ships Radar

What are the best ships radar apps for iPhone?
MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking tops our ships radar 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 ships radar 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+ ships radar 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.

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