Ship Finder Lite Reviews

by Ninaz1235

I have had the full app for about 10 months or so. Started out ok. Not as detailed as some other apps but ok. I live on the river in Detroit so I see lots of shipping traffic coming through and at first ShipFinderLite worked well with identifying the basics. Then about 3-4 months ago the feed for the area just stopped. Nothing shows up at all. I have contacted support multiple times and they would respond with we are checking on it. Now they don’t even bother to respond.
I lost $5 not the most horrible thing to happen to me ever, it’s just annoying that ShipFinderLite is still out there.
Do not buy this. Go with any other app than this.

by Cthilton54

I tried the lite version and not user friendly at all. Why buy the full version. Seems like every button you hit takes you to either an add or a request to buy. Let me try a usable app to see if I like it. I used findship before but apparently it is no longer available.

by Thymedog

ShipFinderLite used to be great. We live on the Ohio river and I could track the barges moving up and down the river. When ShipFinderLite was “updated” nearly a year ago all that was lost. I see no ships on the map even as they are passing my windows. It isn’t just River traffic, we were in the Caribbean this winter and many large ships in the port and only a couple showed on the map. My husband even paid for the upgrade and it didn’t change, no river traffic and limited ships showing elsewhere.

by Nelslm2

This is absolutely thee worst app I have ever experienced. DO NOT DOWNLOAD IT! All it is is a advert to try to make you purchase something they claim works for free, and then on top of that, they want to collect your personal data. As soon as I’m done writing this review, this thing is going into the trash!

by Always Forgettin

Just downloaded this free app to see if I would be interested in buying the full version as I can see ships from my house in Honolulu. The info gave me the impression I would be able to track some ships but all I see is a blue dot where I am. Not purchasing until I can see how it works. Update: twice the developer has email me a generic email saying I can check coverage for free at plane finder. I’m not interested in planes, I downloaded the ship lite app. Still not working....

by Ndaero

I happened to open ShipFinderLite after having updated my password for a different app in LastPass. Surprise! I got a notification that Shipfinder had pasted from LastPass - It stole what was on my clipboard, which in this case happened to be a password. I will be deleting ShipFinderLite and Apple should remove it from the store. Even if the item on my clipboard had not been a password, stealing pasted data when I never asked to paste anything is malware behavior.

by Tns63

When I first got ShipFinderLite last year you could see a few ships here and there. Now it never seems to load you’re lucky to get one every once in a while. It even says sometimes zero or one ships out of 3000 to 4000 ships.

by Stevenboise

The images of ShipFinderLite in ShipFinderLite Store implied I would access details of the ships on the map. This is incorrect. That information is an in-app purchase.

Also, I found ShipFinderLite while researching Maritime Traffic website and there were vessels listed on that map that are not shown on the free map of ShipFinderLite.

Just simply not what was advertised (misleading images) and the data seems to be lacking.

by 2nd Amendments

Dropped ShipFinderLite a year ago because it stopped showing barge traffic on Mississippi River. Re down loaded app again last night. Had 3 barges come by my cabin this morning and not one of them were tracked. Don’t waste your time with ShipFinderLite. It’s worthless!!!

by J.goody

I had the same app on my old phone and so much more information was available. ShipFinderLite now only gives you the name of the ship and if it is moving or still.

by Jboxer5

ShipFinderLite marks every ship on its map as ‘Suspected’ in a nice bit red banner, yet offers NO explanation for this, unless you login.

You can offer useful data in a free/lite app, there is no need to be this trivial about information that Should be shared freely.

by Flash Sheridan

ShipFinderLite looks interesting, but while using it just played a loud ad without warning, while my wife was lecturing from home. The loud noise resumed even when I left and reentered ShipFinderLite , so I can’t safely say any more about ShipFinderLite .

by J_in_orf

I am able to view the ship information, but a pop up ad every five clicks is pretty ridiculous. Banner ads are one thing. Annoying pop-ups are enough to cause me to delete ShipFinderLite . No app = no ad revenue. ShipFinderLite publisher needs to pay attention.

FindShip is a free app that does the same thing, without as many ads.

by Mealsotoo22222222

Downloaded the free version to get a feel for ShipFinderLite . However, the features I’m interested in are all only available in the $5 app. I’m unable to really do much of an evaluation. For example, it ShipFinderLite doesn’t seem to display ships that are moored. Since the settings feature is unavailable in the free version, I don’t know if this can be turned on or not.

by Thedudefromtheunderworld

I am currently on the Illinois River and I can see where I am. I’m on a towboat and i zoomed into where I am and not all large vessels are covered. Wish I could see other boats near me while off watch and even while off the boat could find where my boat is. It’d be a lot cooler if u did.

by Mine Craft Dude64

The ferry routes need to be updated for macknack island Arnold is no longer a ferry company star line owns both docks so could you update the map

by N1RY

We now have AIS aboard, but still like and use ShipFinderLite. Good to find others on the loop. (Not everyone has Nebo.)

by Pillboy ID

Awesome app. Has always worked for me at the Atlantic cal oats of Virginia Beach.
That is until this week..
No ships showing up at all in this Mid-Atlantic coast.
What’s up? Is tracking system down??

by Charlene 66

We live in Duluth Mn right where we see the ships. I am interested in knowing what the name of the ship is. Also, I can locate a ship via Ship Finder that might be coming in and the Aerial Bridge will be going. I can plan my time leaving my home for appointment. Also if I am waiting for the bridge I can look on Ship Finders and know what ship I am waiting for. Thank You Ship Finders.

by Bingbingbodi

You guys are really REALLY helpful. Thank you for the live maps. I five star rate ShipFinderLite! I can find the ships I want! But the issue is you guys can’t show the boats in hawaii. But thank you for everything! I can find cruise lines! That’s my favorite! But the pop up ads are so annoying. The boats move SO fast! 🛳❤️🚢❤️ you guys are the best!

by MagicmanKyle

We live near a small shipping port on Lake Erie. My grandson and I check to see what boat is coming to our port and the ETA. Where did this feature go?

by Kathtwin

I really enjoy using ShipFinderLite when I am on the beach.

by Grunt Squid

Nice app to keep up on all the coming and going of motor vessels cruising the Chesapeake.