Best Whale Tracker Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated October 2026

Out of 249+ whale tracker apps on iOS, 18 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Whale Tracker Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Whale AlertWhale AlertFree4.7★ (637)NoNoNov 2026
2Whale Tracker - Sightings MapWhale Tracker - Sightings MapFree4.2★ (28)NoYesOct 2026
3OCEARCH Shark Tracker™OCEARCH Shark Tracker™Free4.8★ (8.8K)NoYesNov 2026
4Whale LocatorWhale LocatorFree4.4★ (16)NoYesOct 2026
5Whale ReportWhale ReportFree3.7★ (3)NoNoOct 2026
6JOG: Whale TrackerJOG: Whale TrackerFree—NoNoJun 2026
7Whale WatchingWhale WatchingFree4.0★ (23)NoNoOct 2026
8WhaleLens: Whale TrackerWhaleLens: Whale TrackerFree—YesNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Whale Tracker

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 Tracker - Sightings Map#2

Whale Tracker - Sightings Map by STEPHEN VICTOR HART

Orca & humpback watch near me
Strong Contender
✈️ Travel
4.2(28 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Discover real-time, verified whale and shark sightings worldwide on a live map. Receive proximity alerts, track individual whales, and explore migration routes. Ideal for whale watchers, boaters, and ocean enthusiasts.

OCEARCH Shark Tracker™#3

OCEARCH Shark Tracker™ by OCEARCH

Track Sharks & Marine Animals
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.8😊(8.8K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Follow the real-time movements of sharks, turtles, and other marine animals across the globe. Learn fascinating facts, explore migration patterns, and support ocean conservation efforts through interactive tracking data.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Awesome app
  • 👍 Interesting and educational
  • 🔍 Ability to track sharks and other marine life
  • 🌊 Great for ocean and shark lovers
  • 🤩 Amazing concept and research work

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 App crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Lack of recent/live data
  • 🌎 Limited to certain regions
  • 💬 Removal of comment section
  • 🔑 Issues with account creation and login

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FAQ about Whale Tracker

What are the best whale tracker apps for iPhone?
Whale Alert tops our whale tracker apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 637 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top whale tracker apps we rank are free to download, including Whale Alert and Whale Tracker - Sightings Map.
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 tracker apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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