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MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking

S Tier
Best in class
97
4.7317K ratings
1.6recent reviews
7dsince update
FreeIn-App Purchases
Travel
category
Navigation
category
4+age rating
1language
Made for iPhone
Made for iPad

What is MarineTraffic?

Tracks vessel positions worldwide using AIS data, with voyage history, vessel details, fleet following and weather on.

MarineTraffic is a free travel app for tracking ships and monitoring maritime activity worldwide. It shows live vessel positions from AIS data, along with movements, voyage history, key events on the route, and vessel details such as type, destination, speed and course. The listing says it is used by maritime professionals, shipping companies, port authorities and enthusiasts, and that version 2.0 focuses on faster maps, clearer visuals and stability.

Pricing. MarineTraffic is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.

Good for

  • Following specific vessels or a chosen fleet
  • Reviewing voyage history and key events along a route
  • Viewing wind conditions on enhanced maps

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Why this app is in S tier

97/100The average of 4 parts, with no weights
Rating94
Ratings95
App Store search rank100
Update recency100

S tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.

MarineTraffic scores 97 out of 100: rating 94, rating count 95, App Store search rank 100, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged and S tier follows from that score within this list.

Description

Welcome to MarineTraffic.

You spoke, we listened. Based on feedback from our customers, the MarineTraffic app has been updated to deliver a faster, clearer, and more reliable way to track vessels and monitor maritime activity worldwide.

MarineTraffic is used by maritime professionals, shipping companies, port authorities, and enthusiasts around the world. With MarineTraffic 2.0, the experience you rely on has been improved, while keeping the core tools you already know and trust.

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If you’ve used MarineTraffic before, you’ll feel at home straight away. The main features remain familiar, now supported by better performance, clearer maps, and a more stable foundation built for the future.

With MarineTraffic, you can

Track vessels live worldwide using AIS data

View ship positions, movements, and voyage history with key events along the route

Build and monitor your chosen fleet by following specific vessels

Access detailed vessel information such as type, destination, speed, and course

Explore enhanced maps with close weather monitoring, including wind conditions

A unified MarineTraffic experience

The new MarineTraffic brings core tools together into one unified mobile app experience. The new app focuses on clarity, reliability, and ease of use, improving performance while keeping the experience familiar.

Maps load faster, interactions feel smoother, and information is presented more clearly, supporting both everyday use and professional maritime workflows.

What’s improved in MarineTraffic

Faster performance across maps and weather views

Clearer visuals and smoother interactions throughout the app

Improved platform stability and reliability

All your key tools in one app, including close weather monitoring

Unlock more with the Mobile Pro Plan

The Mobile Pro Plan brings advanced capabilities together for users who need deeper visibility and extended coverage.

With Mobile Pro, you can

Track vessels beyond coastal coverage using Satellite AIS, including activity in open oceans

Access advanced fleet monitoring tools for wider oversight

Follow vessels with extended historical data and deeper insights

Gain access to additional maritime data layers for professional use

Mobile Pro expands your vessel tracking capabilities when standard AIS coverage is not enough.

Mobile Pro is designed for users who need a broader, more complete view of global vessel movement.

Designed for real-world use

MarineTraffic is used in many different ways, from fleet management to vessel tracking. MarineTraffic is designed to support these use cases without adding unnecessary complexity.

You can follow vessels and fleets important to you, set up alerts, and explore global vessel traffic in real time. Vessel details, voyage history, and close weather monitoring are accessible in one place, helping you stay informed without switching between tools.

MarineTraffic builds on everything users already rely on, with a faster, clearer, and more dependable mobile experience designed to support maritime activity around the world.

Download MarineTraffic to explore global vessel traffic with improved speed, clarity, and reliability.

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Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/p/privacy-policy

Subscriptions auto-renew at the end of each billing period unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the renewal date. Renewals are charged to your Apple ID account. You can manage and cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase.

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Questions about MarineTraffic

Is the app free to use?

The app is free to download. The in-app purchases field is empty, but the description mentions a Mobile Pro Plan.

What does the free version include?

Live worldwide vessel tracking using AIS data, vessel positions and voyage history, fleet following, vessel details, and enhanced maps with close weather monitoring including wind conditions.

What does Mobile Pro add?

Satellite AIS tracking beyond coastal coverage including open oceans, advanced fleet monitoring, extended historical data and additional maritime data layers for professional use. Price: Not stated on the App Store.

Is MarineTraffic right for me?

MarineTraffic is built for following specific vessels or a chosen fleet, reviewing voyage history and key events along a route, viewing wind conditions on enhanced maps. It sits in the ship tracking list on AppTierList.

Is MarineTraffic worth it?

MarineTraffic is S tier, ranked #1 of 8 ship tracking apps with a score of 97 out of 100, from a 4.7 App Store rating across 317,156 ratings. That is the top of its list.

How does MarineTraffic compare to Boat Watch?

MarineTraffic is S tier at 97; Boat Watch is S tier at 92. MarineTraffic ranks higher. MarineTraffic is free to download, with in-app purchases, Boat Watch is free to download, with in-app purchases.

How often is MarineTraffic updated?

MarineTraffic was updated 7 days ago, which counts in its favour.

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All the facts

Ranking

List
Ship Tracking (S tier, #1)
Tier
S (Best in class)
Score
97 / 100
Rank in list
#1 of 8
Ranking certainty
settled

Ratings

App Store rating
4.7 out of 5, every App Store country
Ratings
317,156
Recent reviews
1.6 from 20 in the last 180 days

App

Price
Free + IAP
App Store category
Travel
Current version
(7 days ago)
Size
165 MB
Requires
iOS 15.6 or later
Age rating
4+
Languages
1
Runs on
iPhone, iPad

Links

Developer pages
Website · Support · Privacy policy
Maker
not verified
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