Best Whale Sightings Apps & Games

249+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated October 2026

Whale Alert is the household name in whale sightings, but it's far from the only option. We track 249+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Whale Sightings Apps & Games (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Whale AlertWhale AlertFree4.7★ (637)NoNoNov 2026
2Whale LocatorWhale LocatorFree4.5★ (19)NoYesNov 2026
3Whale ReportWhale ReportFree3.7★ (3)NoNoOct 2026
4Whale Watch PNWWhale Watch PNWFree4.3★ (4)NoNoOct 2026
5Whale WatchingWhale WatchingFree4.0★ (23)NoNoNov 2026
6Whale Tracker - Sightings MapWhale Tracker - Sightings MapFree4.2★ (30)NoYesNov 2026
7PWWAPWWAFree4.5★ (8)NoNoMay 2026
8SARA SightingsSARA SightingsFree——NoMay 2026

Top Picks for Whale Sightings

Whale Alert#1

Whale Alert by Conserve.IO

Reducing Ship Strikes
Editor's Choice
🗺️ Navigation
4.7(637 ratings)
Free
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This app helps protect whales by reducing ship strikes. It allows users to report whale sightings, access real-time alerts about whale activity and regulations, and view an interactive map of whale presence. It also provides tools for identifying whale species and connecting with response teams.

Whale Locator#2

Whale Locator by MELONPING TECHNOLOGIES CORP

Real Time Whale Sightings Map
Strong Contender
✈️ Travel
4.5(19 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app provides a live network for reporting and tracking whale and marine mammal sightings in the Salish Sea. Users can log real-time sightings, monitor whale watch vessels via AIS, and explore an interactive map with relevant marine regulations. It supports conservation efforts by sharing data with various organizations.

Whale Report#3

Whale Report by Ocean Wise Conservation Association

Whale Report Alert System
Worth Considering
📚 Education
3.7(3 ratings)
Free
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This app allows users to report whale sightings to help protect whales from ship strikes. It privately alerts commercial vessels to whale locations, enabling them to take mitigation measures. Users can also view recent sightings, track their impact, and access marine mammal regulations and species information.

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FAQ about Whale Sightings

What are the best whale sightings apps & games for iPhone?
Whale Alert tops our whale sightings apps & games ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 637 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top whale sightings apps & games we rank are free to download, including Whale Alert and Whale Locator.
Whale Alert has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 249+ whale sightings apps & games on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.