How to cancel MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking and get your money back
MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking is a Travel app by MARINETRAFFIC APPLICATIONS LTD. Canceling and getting refunded are two separate things — most people do the first and assume the second happens automatically. It doesn't.
Based on 100 of the most recent public App Store reviews, sampled September 2026.
Step 1 — Stop the next charge
- On iPhone or iPad: Settings → tap your name → Subscriptions.
- Select MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking → Cancel Subscription.
- Check that it now says Expires and not Renews. If it still says Renews, it is not canceled.
Deleting the app does not cancel the subscription. This is the single most common reason people keep getting charged.
Step 2 — Ask Apple for the charge back
Answer these and you'll get the exact wording to paste into Apple's form. Nothing is sent anywhere — it's generated in your browser.
You're not the only one
Recent 1–2★ reviews of MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking on the App Store, about billing:
The latest version requires me to consent to the collection of personal data for no good reasons, and the terms and conditions state that if I use the paid plan I waive my right to “withdraw from the subscription.” No, thank you! I’ve used the app for many years, but now it’s time to delete it from my phone.
Paid for the subscription. It logged me out. Can’t log back in. Sends me to the ‘get a new subscription page’
I am a professional mariner and, like so many others, have used MarineTraffic daily for so many work-related functions for years. The recent overhaul of the app was quite possibly the biggest mistake the owners/developers could have made. So many features and customizations are no longer available, while others have become paywalled. Functionality is drastically reduced and the app is considerably less useful. On top…
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Questions
Can I get a refund after I already canceled MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking?
Yes. Canceling stops future renewals but does not refund a charge that already went through. You request that separately at reportaproblem.apple.com, and "I was charged after I canceled the subscription" is the reason to select.
How long do I have to ask for a refund?
Apple generally expects refund requests within 90 days of the charge. Ask as soon as you notice it — requests on recent charges are approved more often.
Apple declined my request. Is that the end?
No. A first decline is common and is often automated. You can submit the request again with more specific facts and ask for review by a senior advisor. If it is declined again, you can dispute the charge with your card issuer.
Will I lose access to MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking if I cancel?
You keep access until the end of the period you already paid for. Canceling only stops the next renewal.