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- 4.58
- 3,854 ratings
- Last updated
- October 20, 2026
- Size
- 30.4 MB
Users love it: 4.6 stars from 3,854 ratings. Its best ranking is #64 in Top Grossing, Travel in Poland.
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By Pocket Mariner Ltd., from the App StoreDescription by Pocket Mariner Ltd. Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
The Pro In-App purchase even sends you alerts when a boat you track sets sail or arrives - perfect for people with loved ones at sea, for tracking ferries and rescue vessels - or following cargo across the world!
Boat Watch is free to use for 1 month and offers...
* Spot any boat or ship via real-time AIS network
* See the name, type and destination of each vessel
* Set any boat as a favorite, and track it on the map
* Search and find boats and places
After 1 month a Pro upgrade is needed to continue getting live ship positions.
Pro upgrade ( lifetime or yearly subscription):-
* Real-time ship positions updates
* Full boat information - picture, speed, where its from, etc.
* Show boats' recent tracks
* Set multiple favorite boats, to find them easily
* Get alerts when a tracked boat arrives or departs
* OpenSeaMap charts with buoys, lighthouses & shipping lanes
* Filter ships on type to declutter the view and show more vessels of the type required.
3 other optional IAP upgrades are also available:-
Live View upgrade ( one time purchase):-
*Augmented Reality view to identify and spot boats using your camera
*View boats true to scale and with Apple Maps amazing 3D views when zoomed in
PortWatch (subscription):-
- set a radar alarm ring around an area (0.5 to 10nm)
- get notified when any ship is entering or exiting a port or area. Early alert for all ferries, cruise or cargo ships arriving at a port.
- alerts when ships are passing or approaching a location. Great for folks who live by the water and want to know when a ship is approaching.
You can set your gps position or the current map centre as the PortWatch location and the radar alert range from 0.5nm to 10nm.
Fleet upgrade ( subscription):
* Fleet - set and receive arrival and departure alerts for multiple boats
Boat Watch also gives you the option to buy official NOAA nautical charts for the US and UKHO Admiralty derived charts for the UK&IE so you get the same view of the ocean as the ship's navigator. See the shipping channels, buoys, lights and hazards and why a ship is taking a particular route.
Our ship coverage is global and amongst the best in the world. You can find out how our system works and check our coverage here :-
http://pocketmariner.com/coverage
Pocket Mariner are committed to providing great customer service and continually improve our Boat Watch apps. If you have any questions please email us via help@pocketmariner.com and we'll be happy to help.
Terms of Use: http://seanav.net/termsofuse.php
Privacy Policy: http://seanav.net/privacy.php
Support: help@pocketmariner.com
Subscriptions:-
Pro and Fleet upgrade" subscriptions are yearly and will automatically renew at the end of the subscription period unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase, and will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by the iTunes account holder and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period
NOT FOR NAVIGATION
Boat Watch should only be used for basic navigation reference and should not be solely relied upon to determine precise locations, proximity, distance, or direction.
Safety and technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Price
- Free
- App size
- 30.4 MB
- Content rating
- Everyone
Technologies used by Boat Watch - Ship Tracking
Releases
Updates seen on the App Store- Version
- 2.5
- Launched
- July 2013
No changelog data
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App Store top charts- Highest rank
- #64
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- Top Grossing
- Travel
- Country
- Poland
About the app and developer
About Boat Watch - Ship Tracking
Boat Watch - Ship Tracking is a travel app developed by Pocket Mariner Ltd.
What is the rating of Boat Watch - Ship Tracking?
Boat Watch - Ship Tracking is rated 4.58 out of 5 stars, based on 3.9 thousand ratings.
Is Boat Watch - Ship Tracking free?
Boat Watch - Ship Tracking is free. The app size is 30.36 MB. The latest version available is 2.5. The last update was on October 20, 2026.
What are the requirements for Boat Watch - Ship Tracking?
The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on the App Store since July 2013.
Boat Watch - Ship Tracking is made and published by Pocket Mariner Ltd. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Pocket Mariner Ltd. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Pocket Mariner Ltd. and are shown as published on the App Store.
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Frequently asked questions about Boat Watch - Ship Tracking
Is Boat Watch - Ship Tracking free?
Yes. Boat Watch - Ship Tracking is free on the App Store.
Is Boat Watch - Ship Tracking still available?
Yes. Boat Watch - Ship Tracking is on the App Store, and the last update we saw was on October 20, 2026.
How large is Boat Watch - Ship Tracking?
Boat Watch - Ship Tracking is 30.36 MB.
Is Boat Watch - Ship Tracking suitable for children?
App Store rates the content of Boat Watch - Ship Tracking as suitable for everyone.
How do people rate Boat Watch - Ship Tracking?
Boat Watch - Ship Tracking scores 4.58 out of 5 stars, from 3,854 ratings on the App Store.
Who made Boat Watch - Ship Tracking?
Boat Watch - Ship Tracking was developed by Pocket Mariner Ltd. It is listed in the travel category on the App Store.
What are the best alternatives to Boat Watch - Ship Tracking?
People looking at Boat Watch - Ship Tracking also look at these travel apps: Seawatch24 Marine Traffic AIS, VesselFinder, TrackaShip Universal, FindShip - Track vessels, MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking.
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