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MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking subscription: cost, reviews, how to cancel

MarineTraffic Applications LTD, Travel

Free on the App Store

MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking by MarineTraffic Applications LTD. 8 subscription plans from $1.99 per month. 13% of 1,377 recent reviews mention billing.

  • App Store rating4.7★ from 64,985 ratings
  • Cheapest subscription$1.99 per month
  • Reviews mentioning billing, last 12 months177 of 1,377 reviews

On this page: what it costs, how to cancel, what reviewers say.

What the data says

  • Billing complaints in reviews177 of 1,377 reviews in the last 12 months mention charges, subscriptions, refunds or cancelling (13%)
  • Free trial converts to a paid plan14 days free trial, then $2.99 per month
All signals behind this verdict
Reviews in the last 12 months1,377
Reviews mentioning billing177 (12.9%)
One- or two-star share, last 90 days88% of 246
App Store rating4.7 (64,985 ratings)
Developer's apps2, 1 removed from the store
Age5,083 days
Days since last update7
Subscription plans11
Subscription price changes, last 12 months23
Overall review sentimentneutral

Thresholds and definitions: how we rate apps.

What MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking costs

Download: Free. Subscriptions start at $1.99 per month.

  • Advanced Density Maps MonthlyRenews every month, no trial$1.99
  • Nautical Charts Monthly14 days free trial, then renews every month$2.99
  • Mobile Pro PlanRenews every month, no trial$4.99
  • Nautical Charts MonthlyRenews every month, no trial$6.99
  • Weather Maps Layers Monthly14 days free trial, then renews every month$8.99
  • Starter Plan AnnualRenews every year, no trial$9.99
  • Advanced Density Maps AnnualRenews every year, no trial$16.99
  • Nautical Charts Annual14 days free trial, then renews every year$29.49

How to cancel MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking

  1. Open Settings on your iPhone and tap your name at the top.
  2. Tap Subscriptions.
  3. Select MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking (listed under a plan name such as Advanced Density Maps Monthly).
  4. Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm. You keep access until the end of the paid period.

If the app is not in that list, it was not billed through Apple. Cancel it with the developer instead: support page or website.

Charged after cancelling or during a trial? Request a refund at reportaproblem.apple.com within 90 days.

What reviewers say

Rating breakdown

  • 5★84% (55,081)
  • 4★10% (6,610)
  • 3★2% (1,403)
  • 2★0% (537)
  • 1★2% (1,354)

Recent updates

  • 5.8.4Sep 1, 2026
  • 5.8.3Aug 20, 2026
  • 5.8.1Aug 17, 2026
  • 5.8.0Aug 3, 2026
  • 5.7.2Jul 16, 2026

Praised

  • Accurate location tracking
  • Useful for maritime enthusiasts
  • Provides detailed ship information
  • Good worldwide coverage
  • Helpful for monitoring loved ones at sea

Complained about

  • Paywall for many features
  • Delayed or outdated ship positions
  • Confusing interface and navigation
  • Limited free features
  • Drains device battery

Reported bugs

Frequent crashes or freezes; Inconsistent or unreliable ship data; Difficulty canceling subscriptions; Compatibility issues with newer devices.

Recent one-star reviews

Stop Logging Me Out!Stop Logging Me Out! If I wish to logout, I will press the appropriate button/link. Every time I open the app. I have to log in again. No wonder you don’t have notifications anymore, as no one would ever get them. This used to be my GoTo ship tracking app but recently, it has gotten much worse and s…

SpiritWolfUK, Sep 5, 2026

Change is never goodThis used to be an excellent app which I use regularly, it’s now useless! Very sad!!!

1st, Sep 5, 2026

No access to paid plan any moreNew app is very difficult to use. Also it keeps saying my subscription has now moved to Mobile Pro, but then only shows me on the free plan!! I am cancelling my subscription renewal

Bob, Sep 4, 2026

Recent five-star reviews

ProblemI have purchased till 2 september 2027 not showing in marine traffic daye plz tell

Ahadqqqq, Sep 6, 2026

Not super interested in ships but love this appI’m mostly into aviation (airplanes), but I do like checking out what ships are nearby. Especially when I’m by the ocean and see something interesting, it’s really satisfying for me to find out what It is and all the other details. (I don’t have any complaints by the way.) It’s quite a great app and…

Youraverageplanespotter, Aug 19, 2026

Great appI love this app for tracking super yacht. The app works quite well. I have the mobile pro plan, I love it, but I just wish you could add more than 20 ships to your fleet.

Samyacht, Aug 14, 2026

About the developer

MarineTraffic Applications LTD has published on the App Store since Oct 8, 2012: 2 app(s), 1 of them no longer in the store.

  • OnCourse - boating & sailing2.2★

Alternatives to MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking

Also similar: Boat Watch - Ship Tracking (4.6★), Ship Tracker (4.6★), Primo Nautic - Vessel Finder (4.6★), Shipmate: Plan & Track Cruises (4.8★), CruiseMapper (3.6★), Cruise Ship Tracker (4.4★)

Questions people ask

How much does MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking cost?

Download: Free. Subscriptions start at $1.99 per month.

How do I cancel MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking?

On your iPhone open Settings, tap your name, tap Subscriptions, select MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking and tap Cancel Subscription. You keep access until the end of the paid period.

Does MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking have a free trial?

Yes: Nautical Charts Monthly offers a 14 days free trial, then $2.99 per month.

How much does MarineTraffic cost?

The app offers a free version with core tracking capabilities. Advanced features and extended coverage, such as Satellite AIS and advanced fleet monitoring, are available through the paid Mobile Pro Plan, which is a subscription.

MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking in one paragraph

MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking by MarineTraffic Applications LTD is a Travel app for iPhone. Download: Free. Subscriptions start at $1.99 per month across 8 plan(s). App Store rating 4.7 from 64,985 ratings. 177 of 1,377 reviews in the last 12 months mention charges, subscriptions, refunds or cancelling (13%). The developer has 2 app(s) on the App Store, 1 no longer listed. Cancel through Settings › Subscriptions on the iPhone. Data verified Sep 8, 2026 by AppsLupa.

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