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Best Ships Radar Apps

191+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated June 2026

MarineTraffic is the household name in ships radar, but it's far from the only option. We track 191+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Top Picks for Ships Radar

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
#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  • 🕰️ Delayed or outdated ship positions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  • 🐛 Outdated information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
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  • 🐛 Inaccurate or outdated ship positions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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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
(634K)
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
(3K)
free
6
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
7
ShipXplorer · Ship Tracker
ShipXplorer · Ship Tracker
ShipXplorer · Ship Tracker
Ship Radar & Status
Free

Track ships worldwide in real-time with detailed voyage information, photos, and historical data. Access port arrivals, departures, and vessel status. Offers multiple subscription tiers for enhanced features and ad-free experience.

Real-time vessel trackingLive voyage informationVessel photos
✈️ Travel
(11)
free with in-app purchases
8
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
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
(9)
ad-supported
10
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
(1)
free with in-app purchases
11
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
12
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
13
MyRadar Weather Radar Pro
MyRadar Weather Radar Pro
MyRadar Weather Radar Pro
Live Weather Radar & Forecast
$5.99

This app provides a fast and powerful live weather radar with animated forecasts. It offers various data layers like winds, frontal boundaries, earthquakes, hurricanes, aviation data, and wildfires. Receive proactive alerts for severe weather and hyper-local rainfall up to an hour in advance.

Live animated weather radarUp to two-hour radar loopMultiple data layers (winds, fronts, earthquakes)
☀️ Weather
(43K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Marine Radar: Ship Tracking
Marine Radar: Ship Tracking
Marine Radar: Ship Tracking
Track Cruise, Cargo & Ferry
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
15
Voyage Radar: AIS Ship Tracker
Voyage Radar: AIS Ship Tracker
Voyage Radar: AIS Ship Tracker
Live Ship Tracking & Port Info
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
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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
17
VesselFinder
VesselFinder
VesselFinder
by ASTRA PAGING 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
(132)
free with in-app purchases
18
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
19
Vessel Tracker: Marine Traffic
Vessel Tracker: Marine Traffic
Vessel Tracker: Marine Traffic
Ship Finder
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
20
Live Ship Tracker: AIS Radar
Live Ship Tracker: AIS Radar
Live Ship Tracker: AIS Radar
Ships, Cargo & Marine Traffic
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)