# AyeTides vs Wavve Boating

The clearest difference is price: Wavve Boating at Free against AyeTides's $7.99. Wavve Boating also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). AyeTides's advantage is review sentiment (87% vs 52%) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). On rating, ratings volume, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

Wavve Boating is free to download; AyeTides costs $7.99 up front. Wavve Boating sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. AyeTides asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for AyeTides against 4.7 for Wavve Boating. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.9K and 6.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of AyeTides's written reviews are positive against 52% of Wavve Boating's.

AyeTides ships an update every 3 weeks, Wavve Boating every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | AyeTides | Wavve Boating |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ayetides/id287316432/reviews)** | [4.7 (6.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavve-boating-gps-map-chart/id1241140495/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4.9K | **6.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **87.0% of reviews** | 51.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#20** | #22 |
| Size | 29 MB | 201 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hahn Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/287316437) | [Wavve Boating INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1241140494) |

## What reviewers say

### AyeTides

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ayetides/id287316432)

**Currently charting:** #20 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

Access tide and current data for over 13,400 global locations without an internet connection. Plan your coastal activities with detailed daily events, interactive graphs, and station search options.

**Highlights:** Offline tide and current data, 13,400+ global locations, Interactive tide graphs, Station search by map, name, or location, Daily events in tabular form, Regular updates with new stations

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate and reliable
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🌊 Comprehensive tide and current data
- 🔍 Offline functionality
- 🌙 Includes moon and sunrise/sunset data

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔄 Issues with updating favorites or station list
- 📱 Limited Apple Watch integration
- 🔍 Difficulty finding some locations

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on latest iOS versions
- Incorrect tide data for some locations
- Landscape mode issues on iPad

**Requested features**

- Add more detailed current/flow data
- Improve graphical tide charts
- Integrate with weather/marine forecasts
- Enhance Apple Watch app functionality


### Wavve Boating

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavve-boating-gps-map-chart/id1241140495)

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Grossing · Navigation, #197 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

Navigate waterways with detailed nautical charts, tide predictions, and weather forecasts. Connect with a community of boaters to share points of interest and track friends on the water. Enjoy simplified GPS navigation tailored to your boat's draft.

**Highlights:** Simple GPS navigation, Customizable nautical charts, Community points of interest, Tide predictions, 7-day weather forecasts, Friend tracking (Fleets)

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription (No Data) | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Best Value - Wavve Boating | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription (No Data) | $69.99 | per year |
| Best Value - Wavve Boating | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate navigation
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Helpful features like weather and wave data
- 🚢 Great for new and experienced boaters
- 🤝 Good customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate depth charts
- 🚫 Limited coverage for certain areas
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Forced to sign up before trying
- 🤯 Confusing login/account issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when accessing depth data
- Logged out unexpectedly, unable to log back in
- Subscription charges despite cancellation

**Requested features**

- Add more inland lake and river coverage
- Improve auto-routing capabilities
- Allow editing of saved routes
- Integrate with more boat displays
- Add social features to share trips with friends


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AyeTides free?

AyeTides costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Wavve Boating free?

Wavve Boating is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AyeTides or Wavve Boating?

AyeTides is rated higher. AyeTides averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while Wavve Boating averages 4.7 from 6.6K ratings.

### Do AyeTides or Wavve Boating have ads?

Neither AyeTides nor Wavve Boating shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AyeTides or Wavve Boating?

AyeTides ships an update every 3 weeks, and Wavve Boating every 6 days. Most recently, AyeTides was updated on October 29, 2026 and Wavve Boating on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, AyeTides or Wavve Boating?

AyeTides currently peaks at #20 in the App Store charts, and Wavve Boating at #22. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*