iStreams Lands End vs navCenter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iStreams Lands End
Access tidal stream charts for coastal navigation, even offline. Automatically displays correct hourly charts based on High Water at Devonport. Offers tools for calculating stream rates, tidal set, and course to steer.
- Real-time tidal stream charts
- Offline functionality
- Automatic chart updates
- Interpolated Rate Calculator
- Tidal Set Tool (IAP)
- Course to Steer (IAP)
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iStreams gives you instant access to the Lands End tidal stream atlas, aligned to the current time using High Water at Devonport — 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 Devonport 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 Devonport 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
navCenter
This app transforms your Apple devices into a multifunctional display for marine navigation data, including NMEA and AIS. It also provides autopilot remote control capabilities for compatible systems, connecting via a WiFi gateway.
- NMEA and AIS data display
- Autopilot remote control
- SeaTalk1™ and SeaTalkNG™ compatibility
- WiFi gateway connection
- NMEA2000 and NMEA0183 format support
- Multifunctional display for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Watch
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navCenter (nC) enables your iPhone/iPad/Mac/Watch to operate as a multifunctional display (MFD) for NMEA data (including AIS) and as an autopilot remote control for SeaTalk1™ and SeaTalkNG™ autopilots. navCenter connects to your boats instruments via a WiFi gateway and can handle both NMEA2000 and NMEA0183 formats simultaneously. Information on WiFi gateways can be found here: https://www.guardiandigital.tech/navCenterGatewaysMultiplexers.html navCenter is able to control SeaTalkNG™ and SeaTalk1™ autopilots when partnered with a compatible WiFi multiplexer or Gateway. More information on the autopilot remote control can be found here: https://www.guardiandigital.tech/navCenterAutopilotRemote.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ privacy policy: https://www.guardiandigital.tech/html/privacyPolicy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: navCenter at 4.4 against iStreams Lands End's 2.0. navCenter also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. iStreams Lands End sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and navCenter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
navCenter holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: navCenter has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
iStreams Lands End ships an update every 3 months, navCenter monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 22, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iStreams Lands End | navCenter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (1 ratings) | 4.4 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 77.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | 15.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Navtech Software | GUARDIAN DIGITAL LTD |
Customer experience
iStreams Lands End
navCenter
In-app purchases
iStreams Lands End
- Unlock Set tool$1.99
- Devonport 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
navCenter
- Subscribed annually$14.991 Year
- Purchased$34.99
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