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Boat Beacon
View internet AIS information, share boat position and monitor proximity estimates.
Use it only as supplementary situational awareness.
The app combines coastal AIS feeds, track tools and optional sharing features.
Keep in mind: Requires internet; internet sharing does not make you visible to VHF-only AIS receivers, and the publisher says not to rely on it for navigation.
Inside the app
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What you can do
- View internet AIS traffic and estimated proximity
- Export tracks and optionally share boat location
- Add supported chart, LiveView or anchor-watch tools
Good for
- Boaters with separate appropriate navigation equipment.
Consider alternatives for
- Users requiring a certified collision-avoidance device or VHF transponder replacement.
Limitations & considerations
- Captured minimum: iOS 17.0.
- Requires internet; internet sharing does not make you visible to VHF-only AIS receivers, and the publisher says not to rely on it for navigation.
Privacy & permissions
Position may be shared publicly with other internet AIS services; review visibility before enabling it. Background GPS affects battery.
Sources & review notes Updated Nov 11, 2026
Reviewed by iApp4Me Editorial Team. Recommendations use the linked documentation and attributed accounts; device observations are identified separately.
- US App Store developer description
Complete description, download price and compatibility metadata captured 2026-11-02.
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