Published by Pocket Mariner Ltd. on 2023-11-27
What is Boat Watch? Boat Watch is a free app that allows users to spot and identify boats and ships in real-time. The app offers an optional in-app purchase that sends alerts when a tracked boat sets sail or arrives. The app also provides full boat information, recent tracks, and augmented reality features. Users can also buy official NOAA nautical charts for the US and UK&IE.
1. Boat Watch also gives you the option to buy official NOAA nautical charts for the US and UK&IE so you get the same view of the ocean as the ship's navigator.
2. Ever wanted to know more about ships and boats, or track a vessel around the globe? Boat Watch lets you spot and identify boats and ships in an instant.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Pocket Mariner are committed to providing great customer service and continually improve our Boat Watch apps.
6. The "Fleet upgrade " subscription is 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.
7. Subscriptions may be managed by the iTunes account holder and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to Account Settings after purchase.
8. See the shipping channels, buoys, lights and hazards and why a ship is taking a particular route.
9. * Full boat information - picture, speed, where its from, etc.
10. Our ship coverage is global and amongst the best in the world.
11. If you have any questions please email us via help@pocketmariner.com and we'll be happy to help.
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Or follow the guide below to use on PC:
Select Windows version:
Install Boat Watch - Ship Tracking app on your Windows in 4 steps below:
Download a Compatible APK for PC
| Download | Developer | Rating | Current version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get APK for PC → | Pocket Mariner Ltd. | 4.57 | 2.4.8 |
Get Boat Watch on Apple macOS
| Download | Developer | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get Free on Mac | Pocket Mariner Ltd. | 2870 | 4.57 |
Download on Android: Download Android
- Real-time AIS network to spot any boat or ship
- 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
- Full boat information, including picture, speed, and where it's from
- Show boat's recent tracks
- Set multiple favorite boats to find them easily
- Get alerts when a tracked boat arrives or departs
- Augmented Reality to view a ship and see its name and details
- OpenSeaMap charts with buoys, lighthouses, and shipping lanes
- Fleet upgrade to set and receive arrival and departure alerts for multiple boats
- Option to buy official NOAA nautical charts for the US and UK&IE
- Global ship coverage
- Customer service and continuous improvement of the app
- Terms of Use and Privacy Policy provided
- Subscription-based Fleet upgrade with auto-renewal feature
- Not for navigation purposes
- The app can be used to identify ships in ports around the world.
- The app is useful for navigating around Puget Sound, WA.
- The app is not always able to detect ships that are visible from shore, which can be frustrating.
- The app is not dependable and may not show all ships in a given area.
- The upgrade to the app may not be worth the money as it still does not show all ships that are visible.
Missing ships
I wouldn’t trust this in fog or just ship-watching
Frustrating
Very very good
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