Comparison

iStreams Lands End vs navCenter

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Real-time tidal stream charts
  • Offline functionality
  • Automatic chart updates
  • Interpolated Rate Calculator
  • Tidal Set Tool (IAP)
  • Course to Steer (IAP)
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

iStreams Lands End4 screens
navCenter4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iStreams Lands End versus navCenter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriStreams Lands EndnavCenter
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings)4.4 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—77.8% of reviews
Number of ratings17 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.415.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNavtech SoftwareGUARDIAN DIGITAL LTD

Customer experience

iStreams Lands End

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

navCenter

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral28.6%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative11.1%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

iStreams Lands End

One-time6
  • 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
2 purchases

navCenter

Subscriptions1
  • Subscribed annually$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Purchased$34.99

Questions

Is iStreams Lands End free?
iStreams Lands End is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is navCenter free?
navCenter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iStreams Lands End or navCenter?
navCenter is rated higher. iStreams Lands End averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while navCenter averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.
Do iStreams Lands End or navCenter have ads?
Neither iStreams Lands End nor navCenter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iStreams Lands End or navCenter?
iStreams Lands End ships an update every 3 months, and navCenter monthly. Most recently, iStreams Lands End was updated on August 22, 2026 and navCenter on September 9, 2026.

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