• Listen Live — hear orcas and humpbacks on nine underwater microphones streaming from the Salish Sea • See which way whales are heading — sightings now show direction of travel when we can confirm it • Southern right and Bryde's whales added to the map • Manage your plan without leaving the app — switch plans or take a break • Australia and New Zealand coverage roughly doubled • Fixed sightings that appeared as blank markers on the map • Corrected species labels on some records

• A clearer way to choose your plan — see Yearly, Monthly, and Lifetime side by side with exactly what you'll pay • Everything included is now shown up front: live sighting map, follow alerts, proximity alerts, migration routes, community feed, and Captain Mode • Real reviews from fellow whale watchers • Bug fixes and performance improvements

• A clearer way to choose your plan — see Yearly, Monthly, and Lifetime side by side with exactly what you'll pay • Everything included is now shown up front: live sighting map, follow alerts, proximity alerts, migration routes, community feed, and Captain Mode • Real reviews from fellow whale watchers • Bug fixes and performance improvements

• A brand-new welcome experience — dive through the world's whales the moment you open the app • Set your whale-alert radius as you start: 50, 150, or 300 km • Stunning new photography — orcas, humpbacks, sperm whales, narwhals, belugas, and blue whales • Pick Whale Watcher or Captain Mode up front — switch anytime in your profile • Clearer subscription options • Bug fixes and performance improvements

• Tap any Whale Tracker link and it now opens right in the app — straight to the sighting. • Behind-the-scenes improvements and bug fixes for a smoother, faster map.

Push notifications are here — and they finally work. - fixed a small typo as well in the notifcations. • Real-time alerts: get notified the moment new whales are spotted near you, even when the app is closed. • Sighting times: live pins now show the true time a whale was reported. • A livelier map: fresh sightings drop in with a ripple, and older pins gently fade so the newest activity stands out. • Follow a whale to see its recent movement trail and direction of travel. • Captain Mode fix: pinned whale reports now keep their exact location. • Reliability and performance improvements throughout.

Push notifications are here — and they finally work. • Real-time alerts: get notified the moment new whales are spotted near you, even when the app is closed. • Sighting times: live pins now show the true time a whale was reported. • A livelier map: fresh sightings drop in with a ripple, and older pins gently fade so the newest activity stands out. • Follow a whale to see its recent movement trail and direction of travel. • Captain Mode fix: pinned whale reports now keep their exact location. • Reliability and performance improvements throughout.

What's new: • Now tracking sharks — spot great white sharks alongside whales on the live sightings map • Improved real-time alerts when a whale or shark is near you • Better subscription handling — your active subscription is always recognized (no more being asked to subscribe again) • Performance improvements and bug fixes Open the map and see what's been spotted near you today.

Bug fixes and improvements: - Fixed an issue where some subscribers were incorrectly shown the paywall and asked to subscribe again. Your existing subscription is now properly recognized on launch and after using Restore Purchases. Thanks for your patience and happy whale watching!

updated paywall issue

Version 15 brings a completely redesigned experience from the moment you open the app. New Onboarding Flow We rebuilt the entire onboarding experience from the ground up. New users are now guided through an animated feature tour that showcases the app's key features — live whale map, proximity alerts, following individual whales, migration routes, Captain Mode, and the species guide — before diving in. Animated Feature Tour Each step of the new feature tour features dynamic color-shifting backgrounds, bouncy icon animations, floating emoji, and swipe gesture navigation. It's fast, visual, and actually fun to go through. Smarter Whale Alerts Proximity alerts are faster and more reliable. You'll now get notified sooner when whales are spotted near your location, with improved accuracy across all supported species. Captain Mode Updates Captain Mode has been refined for marine operators. The risk panel and heading-up chart load faster and display more clearly in varying light conditions on the water. Follow Individual Whales Improvements to the whale following system mean you'll receive push notifications more reliably when a whale you're tracking is spotted again — whether it's a J-pod orca or a PCFG gray whale. Migration Routes The migration route layer on the live map has been updated with the latest corridor data across all supported species and regions. Bug Fixes & Performance Significant under-the-hood improvements for faster load times, smoother map interactions, and better battery efficiency. Thank you for using Whale Tracker — happy spotting!

Version 14 — our biggest update yet. Captain Mode: real-time whale risk panel, heading-up live chart, speed warnings when whales are nearby, nautical instruments, and live weather conditions — built for vessel operators Follow any whale: tap a sighting and hit Follow to track it over time — get notified every time it's spotted again Sighting dates now shown on every map card Redesigned feature tour Green bearing line on Captain Mode chart pointing to the closest whale Subscription plan updated — new pricing available Bug fixes and performance improvements

- Live sightings now refresh every 10 seconds for active whale activity - Whale news and articles — in-app content published by the Whale Tracker team - Push notifications when new articles are published - Whale alerts now fire up to every 2 days when whales are spotted near you - Full alert history — view and clear past alerts from settings - Significantly expanded whale database with more species and global sources - Performance improvements and bug fixes

What's New in Version 12.1 Fresh improvements across the whole app — faster, cleaner, and more polished than ever. Redesigned Community feed with a cleaner, more photo-first layout Smarter whale alerts — get notified when a whale appears near you, customized by species and radius New Species Guide with photos, ID tips, size comparisons, and a species quiz Improved map controls and layout for a smoother experience Submit a Sighting flow redesigned to be faster and easier to complete Paywall improvements and updated subscription options

New Community feed: share sightings with photos and join the conversation Post comments, likes, and improved profiles Map improvements for faster browsing and clearer pins Bug fixes and performance improvements

Whale Tracker 3.0 is here! Now featuring Great White Shark sightings alongside verified Orca & Humpback updates from around the world. Faster maps, bigger coverage, and more real sightings than ever before. Turn your phone into a live ocean radar and join thousands of ocean fans spotting whales & sharks worldwide

Big 2.0 update! - New Sightings button with a beautiful glass card—browse the latest reports and Focus on map - Clearer pins with improved “NEW” highlights - Revamped Learn pages with more photos and international tips - Three quiz modes: Daily 3, Lightning 60s, Classic 10 - Accessibility & readability upgrades (bolder type, higher contrast) - Performance and stability improvements