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Ship Finder

by pinkfroot limited

iPhone · iPad

Active Last checked 31 Jul 2026

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  • $4.99

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  • Price: $4.99

Ratings & reviews

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4.2 3891 ratings · App Store

  1. 4/5Good for the most part except

    This is a very good and allows you to track boats of all kinds. I like the information it gives about the boats, But I would like more information if possible. Also it won’t show any boats that are actually in the ocean just in rivers and sounds and things like that once you get too far off the coast it won’t show them anymore. I would like to see the boats on the ocean that’s my only complaint about this game is that I want to see them in the ocean. It cost five dollars by itself which right now I think is too expensive. If you buy it in the bundle along with the airplane tracker (witch is 5 dollars as well) it only cost $8.00. So if you want to ship tracker I would suggest buying the bundle until the price goes down or until they make it better and more worth the money.

    Afh 2016 · 31 Jul 2026

  2. 5/5Fun app ashore or aboard.

    Great app for shop watchers. Works well in U.S. waters, e.g. Puget Sound. Also works well in U.K. (Scotland), and Norwegian (Bergen) waters. Fun to use while aboard ship such as high-speed ferries. Not a substitute for radar, GPS, or navigation apps. Occasionally spooky because the app only tracks ships that have a working transponder. Some very big vessels such as cruise ships forget to turn them on. The VR feature does not work very well.

    Shipping 101 · 31 Jul 2026

  3. 2/5Getting to be a disappointed user

    I had high hopes for this when I upgraded from the Lite version, but the thrill is quickly leaving. The first thing I found was random boats traveling at 1177MPH. The developer acknowledges this is a bug. Now, with Crab season starting in Alaska I have been watching all the Deadliest Catch fleet moving into the area, but now ALL of Alaska has lost AIS coverage for this app only! This is a hobbiest viewer app, nothing more, and now one of the key places to follow boats in the US has been lost on this app. Why? Additionally when on the Calif coast looking at marine traffic I can also clearly see the oil platforms that I have already requested be included because they are marine obstacles and nice to locate on the map. There are a very few that show on Ship Finder, but they come and go randomly. Maybe there for a day or two, then gone for weeks. That’s useless too

    WantStuff2Work · 31 Jul 2026

  4. 3/5Has Gone Downhill

    This used to be a pretty good app that I could rely on when I saw a vessel that piqued my interest. Sure, I would have preferred to see the vessel name instead of just the MMSI, but it was still okay. Lately, however, it has become much less reliable. It fails to register vessels that I can clearly see. I thought at first that maybe some military vessels just weren’t broadcasting due to recent tensions, but then I realized that some civilian traffic such as the ferry that is normally detected and displayed has also failed to register in the app. Frankly, these days when I open the app I do it with lowered expectations.

    A4Cabrio · 31 Jul 2026

  5. 1/5I would give it a zero if possible

    I PURCHASED this app as I regularly go to Mobile and am around the ships. I have used another find my ship app that quit working so I got this one. There are no ships visible in the Mobile area. I’ve searched for the name of the ships and they are not there, they don’t even come up in the search. And let me assure you, there are ships there....I was physically looking at them! I’ve given this over a week and I’ve regular checked the Mobile area and they are not showing any there. I am beyond disappointed. Due to this extreme lack of usefulness, my money should be refunded. I

    NahlaNaca · 31 Jul 2026

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Versions

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  • 2.01

    Fixes an issue with loading when no location available

  • 2.02

    Fixes with movement of iPad and dismissing detail page. Added details to search table

  • 2.10

    Added bookmarks feature so you can save favourite locations in the app. Added some more user configurable settings

  • 2.12

    Added the much requested home location. If you don't live in an area where we have coverage then you can designate one of your favourites from the last version as a startup location! Also fixed a couple of other minor issues.

  • 2.16

    Found a few gremlins and the app is a lot more stable now!

  • 2.20

    ✓ We now check our website first for photos. Get uploading your pictures to http://www.pinkfroot.com ✓ Imperial, you can now optionally set different measures! Don't forget that we have a nice and impressive suite of apps! Check them out here.. http://bit.ly/PFApps You can also follow us on Twitter http://twitter.com/pinkfroot Your reviews are very important to us and keep us going. Each new version wipes out the old reviews so please make sure you re-review :-)

  • 2.26

    ✈✈✈✈✈This is a good one! ✈✈✈✈✈ ✔ The ships now move on the screen in real time. To use this function please make sure that "Estimate Positions" is turned on in the settings of the app. This function relies on an accurate time being set on the device. ✔ Social Networking! Now you can send a ship to Twitter, Facebook or e-mail it out! ✔ Just like Ship Finder for iPhone we now have the ship track history! Don't forget that we have a nice and impressive suite of apps! Check them out here.. http://bit.ly/PFApps You can also follow us on Twitter http://twitter.com/pinkfroot Each new version wipes out all the old reviews so please take the time to leave a review for the new version. You should be prompted in a few days time!

  • 2.29

    A few minor bug fixes from the major release below. ✔ We now don't need the time to be accurate on your device! Sorry about that! ✔ Ship list fixed and no longer goes blank! ✔ Nailed a few crashes that some of you helped us out with (in future if you do get crashes mail [email protected] and we can sort them out for you!) ✔ The ships now move on the screen in real time. To use this function please make sure that "Estimate Positions" is turned on in the settings of the app. This function relies on an accurate time being set on the device. ✔ Social Networking! Now you can send a ship to Twitter, Facebook or e-mail it out! ✔ TV Out - Connect a TV Out cable and see the action on your TV screen! (Requires iOS 4.0 or greater) Don't forget that we have a nice and impressive suite of apps! Check them out here.. http://bit.ly/PFApps You can also follow us on Twitter http://twitter.com/pinkfroot Each new version wipes out all the old reviews so please take the time to leave a review for the new version. You should be prompted in a few days time!

  • 2.30

    Some minor bug fixes and a couple of new features below...don't forget we have increased coverage in the US, Europe and Australia! ✔ Bookmarks - We have created a few for you, take a look and see what is there! You can also now share bookmarks of favourite locations with friends! Don't forget that we have a nice and impressive suite of apps! Check them out here.. http://bit.ly/PFApps You can also follow us on Twitter http://twitter.com/pinkfroot Each new version wipes out all the old reviews so please take the time to leave a review for the new version. You should be prompted in a few days time!

  • 2.40

    Up until now we have been using an internet image search in Ship Finder. This has always produced a mix of results both good and bad. We have therefore taken the decision to turn this facility off in order to ensure that we only include photographs that are of both a known quality and appropriate. In the longer term we believe that this will ensure we retain a high quality user experience. We appreciate that in the short term this will mean many images are not included. We did this for Plane Finder 3 months ago and now have a database of 10,000+ aircraft thanks to you! If you have ship photographs that can be included in the apps them please join http://my.pinkfroot.com and upload them, we are always running competitions for the best photos! New to this version.... ✔ New toolbar interface within the ship detail page to bring the interface in line with other screens Don't forget that we have a nice and impressive suite of apps! Check them out here.. http://bit.ly/PFApps You can also follow us on Twitter http://twitter.com/pinkfroot Each new version wipes out all the old reviews so please take the time to leave a review for the new version. You should be prompted in a few days time!

  • 2.53

    Don't forget our coverage is constantly increasing! New to this version.... ✔ Ship Coordinates - we have added the ship coordinates so you can plot these on your own charts ✔ Show History Line - you now have the option of turning off the previous ship history that an ship has taken, useful in busy areas with those ferries! Don't forget that we have a nice and impressive suite of apps! Check them out here.. http://bit.ly/PFApps You can also follow us on Twitter http://twitter.com/pinkfroot Each new version wipes out all the old reviews so please take the time to leave a review for the new version. You should be prompted in a few days time!

  • 2.54

    Don't forget our coverage is constantly increasing! New to this version.... ✔ Retina graphics for iPad 3 Don't forget that we have a nice and impressive suite of apps! Check them out here.. http://bit.ly/PFApps You can also follow us on Twitter http://twitter.com/pinkfroot Each new version wipes out all the old reviews so please take the time to leave a review for the new version. You should be prompted in a few days time!

  • 3.0.0

    This version is a completely new taking advantage of the latest capabilities of iOS4 and iOS5. (It is important to note that any users still running iOS3.x should not install this update). In addition to app version updates you may have noticed that our global coverage continues to improve - a big thanks to all those that help us with this. We are always working hard to keep extending coverage so please check into the app regularly. New in Ship Finder 3.0 are: ⚓ Vessel Display - Smoother movements and no more flashing during updates. ⚓ Vessel Display - reduced clustering for larger map views. ⚓ Vessel Display - completely new icons. ⚓ Vessel Display - customizable ship labels. ⚓ Details Screen and Menus - Enhanced look and feel. ⚓ Search - Improved search views Fixes: ⚓ Various bug fixes, performance improvements and changes identified from user feedback. Don't forget that Ship Finder is just one of our great suite of apps! Check them out here.. http://bit.ly/PFApps You can also follow us on Twitter http://twitter.com/pinkfroot Each new version wipes out old reviews so please take the time to leave a review for the new version. You should be prompted in a few days time!

  • 3.0.1

    You may have noticed that our global coverage continues to improve - a big thanks to all those that help us with this. We are always working hard to keep extending coverage so please check into the app regularly. Fixes: ⚓ Bug fixes on the Ship detail screen, ETA now there and also some metric tweaks! Don't forget that Ship Finder is just one of our great suite of apps! Check them out here.. http://bit.ly/PFApps You can also follow us on Twitter http://twitter.com/pinkfroot Each new version wipes out old reviews so please take the time to leave a review for the new version. You should be prompted in a few days time!

  • 3.2.0

    By popular demand we have now included favorite ships! Other notable features that we've included are: • A beefed up search - includes locations now too. • Improved performance • A few bugs have been squashed • We've also brought the app in line with iOS7 look and feel Each new version wipes out old reviews so please help us by leaving a new review. You should be prompted in a few days time! We cannot reply to reviews so if you have any feedback for us please email [email protected] - we always reply.

  • 3.2.1

    Fixes a few bugs introduced in the last version Other notable features that we've included are: • A beefed up search - includes locations now too. • Improved performance • A few bugs have been squashed • We've also brought the app in line with iOS7 look and feel Each new version wipes out old reviews so please help us by leaving a new review. You should be prompted in a few days time! We cannot reply to reviews so if you have any feedback for us please email [email protected] - we always reply.

  • 8.0.0

    We are delighted to introduce this massive update to Ship Finder. Highlights include: • Incredible performance - view all tracked ships at once! No more clustering!! • The app is now universal! • An all new look and feel. • Augmented Reality (AR) now included. We hope that you've noticed that our coverage gets better and better too. Thank you to everyone that shares their AIS data with us. Please let us know if you would like to become a part of our network by sharing AIS data. Thanks as always for all of your feedback and comments too. We do listen - as you have hopefully noticed!! Each new version wipes out old reviews so please help us by leaving a new review. You should be prompted in a few days time! We cannot reply to reviews so if you have any feedback for us please email [email protected] - we always reply.

  • 8.0.1

    We are delighted to introduce this massive update to Ship Finder. Highlights include: • Incredible performance - view all tracked ships at once! No more clustering!! • The app is now universal! • An all new look and feel. • Augmented Reality (AR) now included. We hope that you've noticed that our coverage gets better and better too. Thank you to everyone that shares their AIS data with us. Please let us know if you would like to become a part of our network by sharing AIS data. Thanks as always for all of your feedback and comments too. We do listen - as you have hopefully noticed!! Each new version wipes out old reviews so please help us by leaving a new review. You should be prompted in a few days time! We cannot reply to reviews so if you have any feedback for us please email [email protected] - we always reply.

  • 9.0.0

    We've been working hard on iOS 9 features! This one includes... • Split Screen multi-tasking! On certain iPad models you can open another app alongside, why not try Plnane Finder? • Incredible performance - view all tracked ships at once! No more clustering!! We hope that you've noticed that our coverage gets better and better too. Thank you to everyone that shares their AIS data with us. Please let us know if you would like to become a part of our network by sharing AIS data. Thanks as always for all of your feedback and comments too. We do listen - as you have hopefully noticed!! Each new version wipes out old reviews so please help us by leaving a new review. You should be prompted in a few days time! We cannot reply to reviews so if you have any feedback for us please email [email protected] - we always reply.

  • 9.0.1

    Small fixes and improvements

  • 9.0.2

    Fixes the flag of Bermuda

  • 9.1.0

    iPhone X compatibility

  • 9.1.1

    Fixes a crash when saving photos to your library

  • 9.2.0

    Fixes for iPhone XS devices

  • 9.2.2 · 13 Nov 2018

    Support for new iPad Pro devices

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