# MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking

> World’s #1 vessel tracker. Live AIS with ship ETAs, fleet & port data worldwide.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.marinetraffic.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.marinetraffic.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.marinetraffic.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** MarineTraffic Applications
- **Category:** MAPS\_AND\_NAVIGATION
- **Downloads:** 10,370,747
- **Rating:** 2.99 / 5 (128,840 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.8.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-31
- **First published:** 2012-12-18
- **Publisher country:** CY
- **Size:** 103 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.marinetraffic.android)
- **Website:** [http://www.marinetraffic.com](http://www.marinetraffic.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/p/privacy-policy](http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/p/privacy-policy)

## Description

**MarineTraffic** is a global ship and vessel tracking app powered by live AIS data. Explore an interactive world map, search for ships and ports, view vessel positions, speed, course, destination, and ETAs, and monitor arrivals and departures across more than 21,000 ports, marinas, and terminals.

Track custom fleets, receive vessel alerts, replay voyage histories, view wind and weather forecasts, and identify nearby ships with augmented reality. Professional users can access advanced fleet monitoring and Satellite AIS coverage with a Mobile Pro subscription, while maritime enthusiasts can explore millions of ship, harbor, and lighthouse photos.

## Rankings

- #13,590 — Overall
- #33 — Maps and navigation (Gross)
- #18 — tracking

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.marinetraffic.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Reviews show MarineTraffic is valued for ship-tracking usefulness and has a long-time user base, but the latest update sparked broad dissatisfaction. The top complaints center on a clunky UI that hides or removes features, and on paid subscriptions not granting access or signing in on some devices. Users also report slower performance and inferior map visuals. A clear call across reviews is to revert to the previous version or offer a stable downgrade while preserving essential functionality.

### Pros

- Useful ship-tracking features and capability
- Long-time users find it helpful and reliable
- App is neat/has a clean presentation

### Cons

- Major update overhaul criticized for clutter, bugs, and removal of features
- Pro subscription access issues after payment; sign-in problems on devices
- Loss of core features and harder navigation (e.g., removal of dark mode, arrival time, and dropdown search)
- Performance degradation and poorer map visuals/accuracy

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.marinetraffic.android)