Comparison

iStreams Lands End vs NAVLITE

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

NAVLITE

Features
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NAVLITE is a clear, fast and beautiful coastal navigation app for boaters, sailors and kayakers. Built for the sea, it puts your position, heading and speed on a crisp marine chart so you always know where you are and where you are going. NAVIGATION Follow your live GPS position with course over ground (COG) and speed over ground (SOG). A heading vector shows where you are headed. Keep north up or rotate the chart to your heading. MARINE CHART A high definition vector chart powered by MapLibre and OpenStreetMap data, with the OpenSeaMap layer showing buoys, lights, beacons and harbours. Switch to Sentinel 2 satellite imagery to read the coastline and anchorages at a glance. Day and night modes protect your night vision. PLAN AND RECORD Create routes with waypoints and follow them leg by leg. Record your tracks, drop points of interest, and measure distance and bearing between any two points. SAFETY A man overboard mode marks a position with one tap and guides you back with bearing, distance and elapsed time. An anchor watch alarm warns you if your boat drifts beyond your chosen radius, even when your phone is locked. OFFLINE Download your sailing area, base chart and sea marks, and navigate with no network at all. Your data stays on your device. FREE AND PREMIUM NAVLITE is free, supported by occasional ads on some tools. Go premium to remove all ads. The chart, position sharing and man overboard mode are never interrupted. IMPORTANT NAVLITE is a recreational aid to navigation. It does not replace official nautical charts and publications. You remain solely responsible for your navigation and your safety at sea. Terms of Use (EULA): https://globalsarhub.com/navlite/cgu Privacy Policy: https://globalsarhub.com/navlite/confidentialite

Screenshots

iStreams Lands End4 screens
NAVLITE3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: iStreams Lands End at none against NAVLITE's shown. NAVLITE's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.4). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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 4 one-off in-app purchases and NAVLITE sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iStreams Lands End ships an update every 3 months, NAVLITE every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
iStreams Lands End versus NAVLITE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriStreams Lands EndNAVLITE
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNavtech SoftwareGlobal SAR Hub

In-app purchases

4 purchases

iStreams Lands End

One-time4
  • Unlock Set tool$1.99
  • 1 Month Subscription$2.99
  • Unlock CTS tool$3.99
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  • 1 Year Subscription$5.99
2 purchases

NAVLITE

Subscriptions1
  • Ad-Free (Monthly)7 Days trial$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Ad-Free Forever$4.99

Questions

Is iStreams Lands End free?
iStreams Lands End is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NAVLITE free?
NAVLITE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iStreams Lands End or NAVLITE have ads?
NAVLITE shows ads; iStreams Lands End does not.
Which is updated more often, iStreams Lands End or NAVLITE?
iStreams Lands End ships an update every 3 months, and NAVLITE every 2 months. Most recently, iStreams Lands End was updated on November 2, 2026 and NAVLITE on October 31, 2026.

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