VesselFinder is the most popular vessel tracking app, providing real-time data on the positions and movements of vessels, utilising a large network of terrestrial AIS receivers.
VesselFinder Pro features include:
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- Port Calls - arrival and departure information for recently visited ports
- Real time tracking of over 200,000 ships every day
- Ship search by Name, IMO number or MMSI number
- Ship movement history - follow the track of vessels for the past 7 days
- Ship details - name, flag, type, IMO, MMSI, destination, ETA, draught, course, speed, gross tonnage, year of built, size
- My Fleet - add your favorite vessels to "My Fleet" list. It is synced with VesselFinder.com, so any change of vessels in My Fleet list will reflect on either the mobile App or the website.
- Filter vessels on map according to their type
- Ship photos contributed by VesselFinder users
- Simple, Detailed, Dark and Satellite maps
- Weather layers (temperature, wind, waves)
- Distance Measure tool
- See Your Location feature
Coverage - near-shore coverage, same as the web-based application VesselFinder.com and the Free version of VesselFinder available at https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/vesselfinder-free/id918080862?mt=8
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Visibility of vessels in the App depends on AIS signal availability. If a particular vessel is out of our AIS coverage zone, VesselFinder displays her last reported position and updates it as soon as the vessel comes into range. Completeness and accuracy of the information provided cannot be guaranteed.
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- on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/vesselfinder
For any help and support, please visit the VesselFinder forum: http://forum.vesselfinder.com/forum/6-vesselfinder/
VesselFinder Pro Positive Reviews
An Incredible App And Exciting With UseVesselFinder Pro is an incredible and exciting app to own, especially if you ordered a new vehicle and shipping it by vessel from overseas and want to track its to your delivery port of entry. At present time, I am experiencing tracking my new vehicle onboard a vehicles vessel from the U.K Port of Exit to my U.S. Port of Entry. It has been an amazing, interesting, and educational tracking journey as the vessel travel down the Atlantic Ocean coastline making port calls. I have access to very helpful and useful data about the ship’s movement details, especially ETA’s for ports along the travel route. I find this information very interesting, useful, and helpful in tracking my new vehicle for U.S. Port Entry delivery. The app’s graphics are pleasing. I can get information quickly. Information is easy to read, the app has a clear purpose, the app’s content interests me, and the app is exciting to use. The app provides a high quality impressive, interesting, and educational tracking experience. I am very pleased with use of VesselFinder Pro. For vessel shippers, I would highly recommend this app to a friend or colleague..IApp4Version: 3.1
Distance added very goodThank you for adding distance between two points.
Very usefull..Random5463Version: 5.3.1
Good not greatGood for general vicinity (within 100 miles, maybe) but VERY difficult to zoom in for more precise location, particularly for the west coast of North America, on up to Alaska. Map does not come up automatically very well. The "pan" to the west using a finger swipe on the map automatically resets to east coast of Russia if you go too far. Then you have to start over. Happens on both the iPad and the iPhone so I know its not just my device. Frustrating. The regular website is MUCH better. This app is not worth the $2.99, yet..Gaishea2012Version: 1.0
Works excellent! Depending on the vessellApparently, after ready some reviews, the vessel I monitor has much better communication with this app then some. Every time I open the app the vessel I monitor, which is in the Gulf of Mexico, is immediately updated and I confirm this with a crew member sometimes to confirm the accuracy of the application..KerriJoyVersion: 2.1
Needs up to support iOS 11.0.3App stopped opening/ working since last iOS update.
Other than that app works good in most areas..Lil'HenryVersion: 2.8
Great Coverage US Gulf CoastThis is the hands down BEST marine AIS app around. It has the most coverage of the US gulf coast where I work from New Orleans to Corpus Christi..Graham123456Version: 1.0
Does it job.This app shows all the boats I want to see. It does what it's suppose to do..Brook boatsVersion: 2.5
Works well except...Whenever I open the app I get a message that my phone doesn’t have enough memory, but then it runs fine anyway. Great app to track ships, with the ability to create a “fleet” of favourite ships..Olaf1972Version: 3.32
Working betterLatest release works better than previous versions. This is the only app I found of this type that show all the AIS ships in my area.
But please ca the next release use location services to easily find the area I'm in?.RobRoe01Version: 2.3
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VesselFinder Pro Negative Reviews
Needs attention tooRecently you have probably seen an increase in user interactions with your app/website, most likely due to the blockage at the Suez Canal. You took advantage of this and updated your Free version of the app, and it’s much better than before but you really need to transfer those fixes that were made, and the whole interface revamp and move it over to us as well! I did not want to spend 10 dollars for this app especially after reading the reviews, but I did it anyway and here I am after noticing that we haven’t received an update yet. Please!.ExpertZachVersion: 3.33
Issues need to be addressed- avoid for nowI started using the web version, living on the Chesapeake Bay, this was a great resource to identify the ships pass by.
I decided to invest in the company by going over to the Paid IOS version. I felt it’s proper to support the developer, however I feel that the most recent build 3.33 has major issues. Namely, the map doesn’t show up on the screen. The entire planet missing. You can see the ships... just that. No possible way to even center the map on your location as a reference. The free web site will still provide a map, just not the app that we paid for....
I will revise my review when you provide the service we paid for..LuvjavaVersion: 3.33
Poor updateUpdated to the 4.07 and found the previously easy to use interface gone. Info now somewhat hidden and just not “simple” to find
Most troubling, my Fleet, has disappeared. Tried the now required registration only to have the APP ignore the login, Delay caused by server synch issue? Not good, not good!!.Springfield riderVersion: 4.0.7
Not trustworthy App!I purchased this app for my iPhone 8+ for 9.99USD thinking that it will be better than ‘Lite’ which is free. I work on cruise ship. First three findings were almost close to accuracy of this cruise ship. However, after every 24 hours checking of the position of the same ship it showed the position at the point where it was still, 3 days ago... and still showing same position. No update even after 72 hours.. very disappointing app.WillGrizVersion: 3.32
Not really usefulIf you buy this app thinking that you’ll be able to track your vessel, forget it. You might be able to with the ridiculous cost to do satellite tracking. If you aren’t using it to track for a year the cost doesn’t justify it. It doesn’t update more often than free tracking..Pipcase55Version: 5.1.2
Less FunctionalI used to love this app, but most of my fleet no longer shows up after the latest update. I work on the water and the newly missing data really makes the app not very useful. I have also been unable to find a way to ask for help..Caller guyVersion: 3.28
JoPxzxzPlease do some work on this app, the free version worked better than this. Very inconsistent, seldom runs real time.JoPxzxzVersion: 3.28
Waste of moneyAll the information on the app can be googled and you can find the same information. You have to pay for the app and then pay more for additional information. I want my money back!.Helenab7Version: 5.5.2
Map not working as of August 2020This an awesome app to look at boats as they travel but as of August 2020 the map quit working. If the map works it will only show a small piece of the map.
Deleted the app and reinstalled the app. After I reinstalled the app it got worst but not showing all the boats I watch..BlakarooVersion: 3.33
$1000 for satellite data!Once you pay your $10 for the premium version of the app, only then do you find out that the only way to view satellite AIS data for a ship is to pay $1000 per year for their Satellite Plan. Caveat emptor!.Hmm.........Version: 5.4.2
Dated InformationI used to depend on this app for tracking vessel arrival times to meet up for service work. Now all of the information, locations are out of date, sometimes by 10 hours, most of the time by days. Useless to me now..CliffehillVersion: 3.33
App crashed on meThe app worked fine had a update I completed update and the app crashed on me will not open. It’s asking for a star rate I don’t even want to give it a one star but have too to post this.Have plenty of keysVersion: 5.5.9
Does not show the chartThis app was working great until one day it stopped showing the map. It only shows a blue screen with boat icons. iPhone. Uninstalled and reinstalled it. Bought the pro version and it does the same thing..Paul13376969Version: 3.33
This app is garbageThis app is a waste of money. I tracked a ship that I know has moved multiple times. This app shows it’s in the same place for over a month. I would say this app is trash..964a5Version: 5.6.1
Poor quality. Needs fixing.Cannot login. Keeps saying log in error on server. Tried to reset password. It said it was send an email. Never did. Don’t waste your $$$$. Lost $10 with this purchase.WizardcVersion: 3.33
App is crapApp doesn’t work! Real frustrated that I purchased this and now it don’t work won’t pull up anything. All my vessel in my fleet can’t track..Capt.75Version: 5.6.1
UpdateGlad to see y’alls update fixed the app, by making all the vessel names in my fleet bolder so I can see them better. Still don’t have a map to see though. Just blue dots on a blue screen..Txlnghrn504Version: 3.33
Useless, fails to find vesselsOther apps and web sites easily find vessels by name or number. This one cost a bunch and can’t locate anything. Would like my money back..Ds017Version: 3.32
Save your money and skip this appI spent $9.99 to buy this app, just to be offered subscription plans to make it useful.
What a scam!.JpciudadVersion: 5.6.1
Unable to view tracks.Unable to view tracks previous version was perfect..Capt HoaVersion: 3
Quirky and lameI expected so much more for 10 bucks. Locks up/crashes often. Loses my fleet and/or signs me out. Doesn't have many features/very basic for an app that I had to buy. Disappointed. I'm giving it 2 stars because I am able at least to track the one ship I'm interested in right now, but I feel it's very limited. The free app isn't even worth the time it takes to download. Does nothing, but again I say I expected more from the "pro" version..LudekrisVersion: 2.4
Vessels position update pls…More than a week the vessel position still the same not updating pls cancelled my subscription! Thanks.RjenieVersion: 4.0.7
Waste of MineyI want to add boats to my fleet in the app, but with a fleet of zero boats it says I’ve reached my limit, so I have to search each time. What a waste of money..SuperStef23Version: 5.6.1
Bad applicationThere is no difference between this paid app and the free website. You get nothing..Bassam1976Version: 3.32
FIX ITWhy hasn’t this app been fixed? The map does not show up! Fix your product!!.Did fchucfvvVersion: 3.33
Update?Made the mistake of updating this app. Don’t do it!!! The icons are much too small. Now I can’t display my fleet. This was my preferred ais app, no more. Worthless.PsbangsVersion: 3.1
Used to be greatInitially i was happy to pay for the pro version. Alas, the app no longer works. :(.SquidoctoVersion: 3.33
Ripoff, garbage appAfter buying you still need to subscribe to the *real* vessel tracker for the data. Uselsss..BrandonblackVersion: 5.4.2
Basically useless in the CaribbeanPretty useless compared to similar apps.
Not worth the premium..OrscribVersion: 3.33
DisappointedI Payed 9.99 for this app and the map portion just disappeared.
Very disappointed.BrianpleblancVersion: 3.32
Was perfectJust stoped working and shows outdated data.Free2love918Version: 2.91
Works only Occasionally!Used to be good but now this APP is Crap!!!!.ZirlottVersion: 3.33
Not working correctly since ios 12My fleet shows up on the map. but the list is blank
i no longer have a way to select a boat in my fleet or see the names of my fleet
i have rebooted and it does not get fixed
ios12 broke this app
all of the screens that show lists of boats are blank.BatrayVersion: 2.91
Doesnt work!Dont buy. Useless..OneMore60Version: 2.91
Go FreeWould be good only if ship reports AIS data. This pushes you into a position wether or not if you want to pay a monthly fee to get satellite positioning, which would be real time.
Paid the $10 but it only showed boats in port. Cargo ship I was tracking left port and still in same position off coast of Australia when I know it is almost in china. "Way over priced". Cargo ship is 2 days away from china and has been at sea over 10 days.
In addition, it keeps dropping my ships and I have to re-search.
Not sure on dynamics but perhaps ship needs to relay positions. I don't need to pay $10 for that info. Their website shows the same. Other websites from other apps show different but still the same problem. Not sure y two different apps show different positions.
Plenty of free sites that give me the same info.
I tried to email the company but got server error from their website.
$10 was a lot to pay for nothing. Garbage.....EmilausVersion: 2.8
IOS 12 Update failureFirst off, let me say, I have had the app for a little over a year now. Never had any problems, love it... Apple just released their iOS 12 update, that is were the 2 stars comes in place... would of given 5 stars. But app is no longer able to load, shows pop up screen, than crashes, with or without WiFi. Will Update if anything changes..Nickg9872Version: 2.8
"Go on, take the money and run. Whoo,whoo,whoo!"Woulda given at least four stars but app is useless in my area now, used to work great even emailed em before about a minor issue and it was fixed , email them now about a big issue with the app and all you get is excuses, can't believe they still selling a app that don't work anymore. Sounds like they wanna pocket all monies and not update or maintain trackin equip or maintain proper contracts with those that allow them to track off of there equip. If its not updated recently, don't waste your money!.WsupYoVersion: 2.2
Save your moneyI thought this was what I wanted so I paid for it. After looking more, I found that there are much better apps for viewing vessels and their info. In reality, this one provides very little for $10. Upon purchasing a different one for half the cost, realized that the other one has far more pictures and info. This would be good if it was free, or a buck, but it's not. Do your research..KevintS123Version: 2.5
Data not reliableThis app is a major disappointment! It looks good in the iTunes store, and interface does seem like it should be good, but they don't maintain their database. I was able to cross check ship positions to verify inaccurate information presented by app, which is worse than no data. This is one app I wouldn't recommend. It's a rip off..ApUser91301Version: 2.1
Don't waste your money.This app doesn't work on my iPhone. Why are these apps not tested before release..,the zoom in for Victoria and Vancouver is a disaster, the screen always pop to the East Asian coast line..I cannot understand why these apps are released to make $$$ and they don't even work..
Update: still the same issue ...nobody cares and nobody is responsible... In the meantime the App Store makes the money on app's that don't work... Something is not right Apple !!!.USAntigoonVersion: 1.0
Chesapeake Bay Area not working eitherSeeing lots of comments about dead zones. Add mine as well. Not sure what's going on but the app was working well the first few days, but now it's useless since it's not updating. I'll update the review if it gets fixed..S/vSunsetsVersion: 2.2
This version, Not usableJust downloaded this pro version thinking it would be better then Marine Traffic, but it's not. In fact it is not even close. Fails to update a fleet vessel when other AIS apps are tracking it just fine. I do not recommend until it is fixed..RCassanoVersion: 2.6
Don’t buyThis app is a joke, I work with numerous vessels and this app is telling that 1 of the boats I work with is still in China from 2017. Another vessel is in my location but hasn’t updated since 2016 when I use another app, it at least tells me that the last update was 3 days ago. BUYER BEWARE!!! Don’t waste your money!!!!.PongorulzVersion: 2.8
Zoom in/out glitchingAfter the most recent update I can only zoom in/out a couple times before it no longer lets me zoom in/out again which makes the app almost completely unusable now. It will do this within only a few seconds of opening the app. Used to enjoy this app but not anymore as I can’t use it due to this problem..Briany Fresh YoVersion: 5.3.3
Don’t waste your moneyLocations not updated for 8 days. Happens too often. No point in spending money to buy an app that tracks nothing! Very disappointed..Seech1Version: 5.4.2
Do not buy this appI bough the app to track a shipment. Once I got onto the app it showed that I couldn’t track my shipment unless is paid $1300. The free version of the app told me to buy the premium app - which is what I did here to see shipments. It is misleading and now I have wasted $13 on an app that gives me no information..Mad1765219765327554Version: 5.3.6
Nop!!Prometeur! Seulement....NgvjhtdjytfVersion: 5.3.6
Stay awayHow can I get my money back?.BlueMail userVersion: 5.3.6
Doesn’t Work At AllDon’t buy this app. You are better off just using the website. It doesn’t work at all.PatStacVersion: 3.32
I want my money backThis product has been completely a failure. Warning to all. Do not buy or install. It simply does not work.Carloss11Version: 3.32
Crap!!Do not buy...the screen refreshing takes eternity to operate...cannot see ships!!! (And this is the "pro" version)!!!.TIGRIS2000Version: 2.8
Vessel finderDo not buy piece of crap.Sale onVersion: 2.8
Waste of money big timeMaps load slow if at all. You must also pay more for a "fleet account" to enable half the features in this "Pro App". Save your money and google your vessel. Capital T total rip off waste of money. Wish I could request a refund..RNakVersion: 2.7
MComplètement ridicule et inutile pour la région de Québec. Impossible de voir les navires dans ce secteur et celui des environs probablement sur demande du ministère des transport ..Résident de QuébecVersion: 2.4
Non fonctionnelJ'ai payé 13.79$ et ca ne marche pas. J'exige un crédit..RetraiteeVersion: 2.4
CrapTrying to zoom into Vancouver and every time I get close it jumps over to Japan. I have to scroll to the right, and keep trying. Still haven't been able to zoom into that area.
Don't recommend..DiscoverSookeVersion: 1.0
UselessI wish I had read the earlier reviews before I wasted my money. Apple needs to fix this so you can get a refund on Apps like this that just do not work..Mac35Version: 1.0
Completely uselessWon't let me zoom into Pacific Northwest area of N America at all.
So this app is a total waste of money unless you want only to see ships in some other parts of the world..Dispatch3Version: 1.0
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