# iStreams Lands End vs navCenter

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | iStreams Lands End | navCenter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/istreams-lands-end/id1456741620/reviews) | **[4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navcenter/id1580038607/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | — | 77.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | **15.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Navtech Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/355517263) | [GUARDIAN DIGITAL LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447117134) |

## What reviewers say

### iStreams Lands End

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/istreams-lands-end/id1456741620)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Set tool | $1.99 | one-time |
| Devonport Tides 2019 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 6 Month Subscription | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1 Month Subscription | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock CTS tool | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1 Year Subscription | $5.99 | one-time |


### navCenter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navcenter/id1580038607)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscribed annually | $14.99 | per year |
| Purchased | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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