Best Ships Radar Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.6 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated November 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 (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1MarineTraffic - Ship TrackingMarineTraffic - Ship TrackingFree4.7★ (65K)NoYesNov 2026
2Ship TrackerShip TrackerFree4.6★ (1.9K)YesYesNov 2026
3Ship Finder LiteShip Finder LiteFree4.3★ (3.2K)NoNoNov 2026
4MyShipTrackingMyShipTrackingFree4.4★ (4.5K)NoYesNov 2026
5Live Ship Tracker: AIS RadarLive Ship Tracker: AIS RadarFree—YesYesOct 2026
6Ship Radar 24Ship Radar 24Free3.0★ (1)NoNoNov 2026
7Vessel RadarVessel RadarFree1.0★ (1)YesNoMay 2026
8Ship Tracker — Ship RadarShip Tracker — Ship RadarFree3.6★ (13)YesNoOct 2026

Top Picks for Ships Radar

4.7😐(65K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#20in 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
  • 🙌 Helpful for monitoring loved ones at sea

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Paywall for many features
  • 🕰️ Delayed or outdated ship positions
  • 🤔 Confusing interface and navigation
  • 🔍 Limited free features
  • 🔋 Drains device battery
Ship Tracker#2

Ship Tracker by Rocketech sp. z o.o.

Live Marine Tracker
Strong Contender
✈️ Travel
4.6😞(1.9K 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  • 🐛 Outdated information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
  • 🔒 Forced subscription
  • 🐛 Unreliable tracking
Ship Finder Lite#3

Ship Finder Lite by pinkfroot limited

Live Marine & Vessel tracking
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.3😞(3.2K 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
  • 🔍 Inaccurate or incomplete ship tracking
  • 🗺️ Missing coverage in certain regions

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FAQ about Ships Radar

What are the best ships radar apps for iPhone?
MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking tops our ships radar apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 65K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 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 November 2026.
We track 250+ ships radar apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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