Comparison

iStreams Dover Strait vs Celestial Navigation 360

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

Head to head
About

iStreams Dover Strait

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iStreams gives you instant access to the Dover Strait 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. Show boat position on the chart 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 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

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Celestial Navigation 360

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Each measurement taken with a sextant (a 'sight') converts to a line of position (LoP) on a chart, the intersections of two or more such lines providing a position fix Use this app to plan/enter sights and inspect the resulting LoPs -- Features -- * Realtime or frozen computed horizon in panoramic projection. Use for star/planet identification, sight preparation and entry, true bearings etc. * Sight reduction (ephemerides calculated internally) for the 58 almanac-listed navigational stars. Extendable to the sun, moon and planets via subscription * Almanac rising/setting/transits/twilights * Sextant-like functionality via the camera Licensed under Apple's standard End User License Agreement (EULA), available at: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

iStreams Dover Strait4 screens
Celestial Navigation 3604 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Celestial Navigation 360 at monthly against iStreams Dover Strait's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 Dover Strait sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Celestial Navigation 360 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iStreams Dover Strait ships an update every 3 months, Celestial Navigation 360 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
iStreams Dover Strait versus Celestial Navigation 360: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriStreams Dover StraitCelestial Navigation 360
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.4 β€” better18.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size39 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNavtech SoftwareNicholas Braun

In-app purchases

6 purchases

iStreams Dover Strait

One-time6
  • Unlock 'Set' tool$1.99
  • Dover Tides 2019$2.99
  • 6 Month Subscription$2.99
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  • 1 Month Subscription$2.99
  • Unlock CTS tool$3.99
  • 1 Year Subscription$5.99
2 purchases

Celestial Navigation 360

Subscriptions2
  • month$4.991 Month
  • year$17.991 Year

Questions

Is iStreams Dover Strait free?
iStreams Dover Strait is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Celestial Navigation 360 free?
Celestial Navigation 360 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iStreams Dover Strait or Celestial Navigation 360 have ads?
Neither iStreams Dover Strait nor Celestial Navigation 360 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iStreams Dover Strait or Celestial Navigation 360?
iStreams Dover Strait ships an update every 3 months, and Celestial Navigation 360 monthly. Most recently, iStreams Dover Strait was updated on October 12, 2026 and Celestial Navigation 360 on October 7, 2026.

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