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Android Maps And Navigation Electric Pocket
3.2 GP
19,208+
Google Play

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Description

Been using Boat Beacon – AIS Navigation for a couple months now. It’s basically an app that lets you track ships and other boats around you in real-time using AIS data. Pretty solid app if you’re into boating and maritime navigation.

Here’s what you do: you can see all the ships on a map, get details like their bearing, range, and closest point of approach. And there’s also a cool collision detection feature that’ll alert you if two boats are getting too close. And you can even share your own boat’s location with other users – kinda like Find My Friends but for the water.

Look, if you’re into boating or just like tracking ships for fun, you’ll probably like this. It’s not perfect – the UI can be a bit clunky at times – but overall it does the job. Worth checking out.

Editor Opinion

So here's my honest take on Boat Beacon - AIS Navigation. I've tested a bunch of navigation and tracking apps and this one's pretty solid. The real-time AIS data is super helpful, especially the collision detection - I can see that being a lifesaver if you're out on the water. And the map interface works well and it's cool that you can share your location. Only downsides are the UI feels a little dated and unpolished, and the ads can get annoying if you don't pay. But overall, it's a pretty useful app for boaters.

Manya Lyalya
Author Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Tons of useful maritime data like bearing, range, and closest point of approach
  • Cool collision detection feature to avoid accidents
  • Can share your boat's location with other users
  • Free to download and use, no paywall

Cons

  • User interface is a bit dated and clunky
  • Ads can get annoying if you don't pay to remove them
  • Requires a stable internet connection to work properly

Specifications

Updated 19.09.2025
Category Maps And Navigation
Age Rating Everyone
Developer Electric Pocket
Android Android 5.0++
Package Name com.electricpocket.boatbeacon

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3.2/5
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Dking 31 Oct 23, 2025

So far working good, I wish it had mile markers to an showed MPH (without having to open the info tab) to gauge better distance an time to locks an...

Steve Bennett Oct 23, 2025

Doesn't show boats on smaller rivers only buzy ones and uses loads of battery life.

Jonathan Warnes Oct 23, 2025

This is great app. Had an issue but developer responded quickly. Allot of apps are a waste of money. But not this one!

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