Brightlingsea Harbour vs IOR EngTech Section
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Brightlingsea Harbour
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Brightlingsea Harbour app allows you to: -View tide tables -Check navigational advice and information -View the visitor guide -Check water taxi times -Book a ferry
IOR EngTech Section
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RACHP Engineering Technicians Section app from the Institute of Refrigeration UK for members. On our app you can view over 200 technical bulletins, listen to webinars, find out about forthcoming technical events and read the latest news. Designed for members of the Institute of Refrigeration Engineering Technician’s section. Visitors can download the app to view our events and news. Find out how you can become a member at https://ior.org.uk/technical/rachp-eng-tech-members-area The Institute of Refrigeration is the premier professional institute for individuals working in refrigeration air conditioning and heat pumps. It is a registered not for profit charity run by members to advance good practice.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: IOR EngTech Section at every 7 months against Brightlingsea Harbour's every 24 months. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Brightlingsea Harbour ships an update every 24 months, IOR EngTech Section every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Brightlingsea Harbour | IOR EngTech Section |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | Every 7 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 467 MB | 466 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Owen Evans | The Institute of Refrigeration |
In-app purchases
Brightlingsea Harbour
No in-app purchases
IOR EngTech Section
No in-app purchases
Questions
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