BoatNerd

Name: BoatNerd
Author: BoatNerd

LiveBoatNerd1 app · 1.9K installsMaps & NavigationFree · contains adscom.boatnerd.dev

Track vessel traffic across the Great Lakes and beyond with the BoatNerd App

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Total installs: 1,880
Installs / day: 0
Rating: —★
Released: 18 Jun 2026
Last update: 17 Sept 2026
Countries: —

Install history

exact counter from Google Play

30dAll

Installs per day · last 90 days

Change timeline

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Country availability

Availability has not been checked for this app yet. “Check all countries” looks the app up in about 140 Google Play storefronts and shows where it is live, listed but not installable, or missing — plus any country-specific (custom) store listings.

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App manifest

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Data safety

declared by the developer on Google Play

No data shared with third parties
Collects data Location
Data is not encrypted
You can ask for your data to be deleted
Follows the Play Families Policy

This is the developer's own declaration, summarised from the Play listing. The permissions below show what the app is technically able to access.

Permissions

8 in 3 groups

2 Sensitive1 Notable5 Routine

What this app can do with your phone

Know roughly where you are, using mobile towers and Wi-Fi networks
Know your exact location using GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networks

LocationSensitive2

Access to where your device is, using GPS or network signals

Know roughly where you are, using mobile towers and Wi-Fi networksapproximate location (network-based) · ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Know your exact location using GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networksprecise location (GPS and network-based) · ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION

Wi-Fi connection informationRoutine1

Access to details about Wi-Fi networks your device sees or uses

See whether Wi-Fi is on and details of the network you are connected toview Wi-Fi connections · ACCESS_WIFI_STATE

OtherNotable5

Access to miscellaneous device features that don't fit other categories

Keep your phone's processor or screen from going to sleep, which can use more batteryprevent device from sleeping · WAKE_LOCK
Check whether you are online and whether you use Wi-Fi or mobile dataview network connections · ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Connect to the internet to load content and send datafull network access · INTERNET
Check with Google Play that you got this app legitimatelyGoogle Play license check · com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE
Read Google service settings stored on your deviceread Google service configuration · com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES

Sensitive = can reach personal data, location, camera/mic or act on your behalf. Notable = changes how your device behaves. Routine = normal for almost every app. Source: Google Play's permission list for all versions of this app.

Store listing

Full description

Track vessel traffic across the Great Lakes and beyond with the BoatNerd App. BoatNerd brings live AIS vessel tracking to your iPhone and iPad, making it easy for ship enthusiasts, photographers, maritime professionals, and waterfront observers to follow freighters, tankers, tugboats, passenger vessels, and more in real time. Whether you're watching from shore, planning a photography outing, or simply curious about maritime traffic, BoatNerd provides a fast and intuitive way to track vessels and stay connected to activity on the water. Features: •⁠ ⁠Live AIS vessel tracking and interactive maps •⁠ ⁠Real-time vessel positions, speed, course, and destination information •⁠ ⁠Detailed vessel profiles and navigation information •⁠ ⁠Search for specific vessels by name • ETA waypoint tools to estimate when a vessel will reach a selected location •⁠ ⁠Vessel Passage Section that shows past and future passages •⁠ ⁠Free US and Canadian Nautical Chart Layers •⁠ ⁠Free layers showing weather, buoys, weather ops and more •⁠ ⁠View traffic throughout the Great Lakes and other AIS-covered waterways •⁠ ⁠Easy-to-use interface optimized for mobile devices •⁠ ⁠Frequent updates powered by AIS data sources •… And because we are BoatNerds, a section where you can blow vessel salutes from your phone Perfect for: •⁠ ⁠Ship watchers and maritime enthusiasts •⁠ ⁠Great Lakes fans and waterfront communities •⁠ ⁠Marine photographers •⁠ ⁠Boaters and recreational mariners •⁠ ⁠Anyone interested in vessel traffic and maritime operations Download BoatNerd and stay connected to the vessels you love to follow—wherever they are on the water. Note: Vessel tracking depends on AIS signal availability and coverage. Some areas may have limited or delayed data

What's new

A little maintenance below deck. •⁠ ⁠Fixed several bugs affecting vessel tracking and map interactions. •⁠ ⁠Improved app stability and performance. •⁠ ⁠Polished a few rough edges across the app. •⁠ ⁠Various other fixes to keep BoatNerd running smoothly. Fair winds and following seas.

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