# AyeTides vs Bristol Maps

The clearest difference is price: Bristol Maps at Free against AyeTides's $7.99. Bristol Maps also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). AyeTides's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (87% vs 50%). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Bristol Maps is free to download; AyeTides costs $7.99 up front. Bristol Maps sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $200.00 per year. AyeTides asks for nothing beyond the download.

AyeTides holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AyeTides has 4.9K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of AyeTides's written reviews are positive against 50% of Bristol Maps's.

AyeTides ships an update every 3 weeks, Bristol Maps every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AyeTides | Bristol Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ayetides/id287316432/reviews)** | [4.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bristol-maps/id1608263684/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.9K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **87.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#15** | #171 |
| Size | 28 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hahn Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/287316437) | [Chris Hager](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449874913) |

## What reviewers say

### AyeTides

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

**Currently charting:** #15 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


### Bristol Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bristol-maps/id1608263684)

**Currently charting:** #171 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

Navigate commercial fishing grounds with up-to-date satellite imagery and tide data. Plan routes, log catches, and share information with private groups. Enhances fishing efficiency and safety.

**Highlights:** Latest satellite imagery overlays, Tide and weather forecasts, Digital logbook for catches, Private groups for sharing, Customizable boundary alarms, Waypoint and route creation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bristol Maps | $200.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AyeTides free?

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

### Is Bristol Maps free?

Bristol Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AyeTides or Bristol Maps?

AyeTides is rated higher. AyeTides averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while Bristol Maps averages 4.0 from 14 ratings.

### Do AyeTides or Bristol Maps have ads?

Neither AyeTides nor Bristol Maps shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AyeTides or Bristol Maps?

AyeTides ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bristol Maps every 5 days. Most recently, AyeTides was updated on October 16, 2026 and Bristol Maps on October 18, 2026.

### Which is more popular, AyeTides or Bristol Maps?

AyeTides currently peaks at #15 in the App Store charts, and Bristol Maps at #171. 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.*