Comparison

QuickTide vs iStreams North Sea (E)

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

QuickTide

Features
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De volledig vernieuwde QuickTide, nu als app voor iPhone en iPad. Alleen bruikbaar voor donateurs van Nautin en leden van Wadvaarders, Toerzeilers of Kustzeilers. MΓ©t actuele waterstandverwachting van RWS, het marifoonweerbericht, actuele stroomkaarten en meer. En als vanouds - Tijden van hoog- en laagwater - Waterstanden per 10 minuten nauwkeurig - Actuele dieptegegevens - Brughoogtes op getijdenwater - Nederland, Duitse Wadden, BelgiΓ« - Passagetijden voor ondiepe geulen en wantijen - Passagetijden voor bruggen op getijdenwater - Berekeningen voor vastlopen en droogvallen

About

iStreams North Sea (E)

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iStreams gives you instant access to the North Sea East tidal stream atlas, aligned to the current time using High Water at Dover β€” even when you're offline. Whether you're sailing, navigating coastal waters, or passage planning, iStreams helps you understand tidal flow quickly and accurately. Key Features: Real-time tidal stream charts Automatically displays the correct hourly chart based on the nearest Dover High Water time. Fully offline functionality (forecast link requires a connection) No signal? No problem. All charts and tools work without internet access. Automatic chart updates As time progresses, the app switches to the next valid tidal period. Swipe forward and backward through tidal hours with ease. Pinch to zoom and drag to explore details. Toggle between Local Time and UTC. Navigation Tools: Interpolated Rate Calculator * Instantly calculate stream rate between neaps and springs. Tidal Set Tool (In-App Purchase) * Measure the true direction of tidal stream arrows with precision. Course to Steer (CTS) (In-App Purchase) * Calculate the correct heading to maintain your intended course. How It Works: iStreams automatically selects the nearest High Water at Dover and displays the corresponding tidal stream chart. Want to plan ahead or review earlier conditions? Simply select a date or swipe forward or backward through the tidal hours to view past or future data. Why Choose iStreams? Designed for sailors, navigators, and coastal users Fast, clear, and easy-to-use interface Accurate tidal data when you need it most

Screenshots

QuickTide4 screens
iStreams North Sea (E)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QuickTide at none against iStreams North Sea (E)'s 6. QuickTide also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.4). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. iStreams North Sea (E) sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. QuickTide asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QuickTide ships an update every 5 weeks, iStreams North Sea (E) every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
QuickTide versus iStreams North Sea (E): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuickTideiStreams North Sea (E)
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks β€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 β€” better18.4
Further details β€” not scored
Size45 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStichting NautinNavtech Software

In-app purchases

None

QuickTide

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

iStreams North Sea (E)

One-time5
  • Unlock Set tool2 variants$1.99
  • 1 Month Subscription$2.99
  • 6 Month subscription$2.99
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  • Unlock CTS tool$3.99
  • 1 Year subscription$5.99

Questions

Is QuickTide free?
QuickTide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iStreams North Sea (E) free?
iStreams North Sea (E) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do QuickTide or iStreams North Sea (E) have ads?
Neither QuickTide nor iStreams North Sea (E) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QuickTide or iStreams North Sea (E)?
QuickTide ships an update every 5 weeks, and iStreams North Sea (E) every 2 months. Most recently, QuickTide was updated on October 26, 2026 and iStreams North Sea (E) on October 16, 2026.

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