Best Vessel Tracker Free Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.9 avg rating

20 free apps

Updated August 2026

Looking for free vessel tracker free apps? 20 of our 250+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Vessel Tracker Free Apps (August 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking	Free	4.7★ (65K)	No	Yes	Aug 2026
2	Ship Tracker	Free	4.6★ (1.7K)	Yes	Yes	Aug 2026
3	VesselFinder	Free	3.9★ (183)	Yes	No	Aug 2026
4	Ship Finder Lite	Free	4.3★ (3.2K)	No	No	Aug 2026
5	Vessel Tracker: Marine Traffic	Free	—	No	Yes	Jul 2026
6	Marine Traffic - Ship Tracker	Free	—	Yes	No	Jul 2026
7	Ship Tracker - Marine Radar	Free	4.8★ (12)	Yes	Yes	Aug 2026
8	FMT Control Panel	Free	—	No	No	May 2026

Top Picks for Vessel Tracker Free

#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🕰️ Delayed or outdated ship positions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

#2

Ship Tracker by Rocketech sp. z o.o.

Live Marine Tracker

Strong Contender

✈️ Travel

4.6😞(1.7K ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

#96in Travel

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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🐛 Outdated information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

#3

VesselFinder by AstraPaging Ltd.

Worth Considering

🗺️ Navigation

3.9😐(183 ratings)

FreeAds

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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.

What We Love

👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
💰 Free version provides basic functionality
🗺️ Clear map display with sea blue and land green
📊 Comprehensive vessel information available

Room to Improve

⏱️ Severely outdated vessel position data (days old)
🐛 App freezes on startup/splash screen frequently
💸 Misleading free version with limited functionality

More Vessel Tracker Free apps to explore

Ship Finder Lite

Ship Finder Lite

Live Marine & Vessel tracking

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

Vessel Tracker: Marine Traffic

Vessel Tracker: Marine Traffic

🗺️ Navigation

Marine Traffic - Ship Tracker

Marine Traffic - Ship Tracker

Boat, Cruise & Vessel Finder

Ship Tracker - Marine Radar

Ship Tracker - Marine Radar

Live Ship Tracking App

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

free with in-app purchases

FMT Control Panel

FMT Control Panel

Vessel Tracking Platform

🗺️ Navigation

My Ship Tracker & Finder

My Ship Tracker & Finder

Track any ship in ocean

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

free with in-app purchases

Live Marine : Ship Tracker

Live Marine : Ship Tracker

Track Your Ship Current Status

Shiplens : Live Ship Tracker

Shiplens : Live Ship Tracker

Track Ships Anytime, Anywhere

🗺️ Navigation

Ship Tracker - Live Radar

Ship Tracker - Live Radar

Marine GPS, AIS & Traffic Map

Marine Traffic & Ship Tracker+

Marine Traffic & Ship Tracker+

Boat & Vessel Finder

Track ships globally in real-time with an interactive map and detailed vessel information. Find ships by name, IMO, or type, and monitor their status, destination, and routes. Offers both free and premium features for maritime enthusiasts and professionals.

Real-time ship trackingInteractive world mapDetailed vessel information

free with in-app purchases

Nautical charts

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

SeaGation - Track Global Ship

SeaGation - Track Global Ship

Boat, Ship & Container Track

🗺️ Navigation

ASM Vessel Tracker

ASM Vessel Tracker

by MariApps Marine Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Realtime Fleet Monitoring

by C W F HAMILTON & CO LIMITED

Voyage Radar: AIS Ship Tracker

Voyage Radar: AIS Ship Tracker

Live Ship Tracking & Port Info

🗺️ Navigation

Marine Traffic - Ship Position

Marine Traffic - Ship Position

Find Ship: Vessel Tracking app

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

free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Vessel Tracker Free

What are the best vessel tracker free apps for iPhone?

MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking tops our vessel tracker free apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 65K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.

Does MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking have ads or in-app purchases?

MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.

How many vessel tracker free apps are on the App Store?

We track 250+ vessel tracker free apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

What does the MarineTraffic app do?

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.

What are the key features of MarineTraffic?

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.