# AyeTides vs NavRules

The clearest difference is rating: AyeTides at 4.8 against NavRules's 3.8. AyeTides also leads on price ($7.99 vs $15.99) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 13 months). NavRules's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.6). On ads, in-app purchases, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

AyeTides costs $7.99 and NavRules $15.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

AyeTides holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AyeTides has 4.9K ratings behind it against 18, 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 68% of NavRules's.

AyeTides ships an update every 3 weeks, NavRules every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AyeTides | NavRules |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$7.99** | $15.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ayetides/id287316432/reviews)** | [3.8 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navrules/id423125556/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.9K** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | **87.0% of reviews** | 68.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #26 | **#13** |
| Size | 28 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hahn Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/287316437) | [Mintaka Innovations](https://appshunter.io/developer/1207417949) |

## What reviewers say

### AyeTides

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

**Currently charting:** #26 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


### NavRules

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navrules/id423125556)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

Master nautical navigation rules with practice exams and a comprehensive rule book. Focus your learning by customizing tests based on question type, rule, and filter. Track your progress and review answers with detailed explanations.

**Highlights:** Customizable practice exams, International and US Inland rules, Question filtering by text or rule, Progress tracking by rule, Flash card mode with diagrams, Integrated Rule Book, Over 1200 questions

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AyeTides free?

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

### Is NavRules free?

NavRules costs $15.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AyeTides or NavRules?

AyeTides is rated higher. AyeTides averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while NavRules averages 3.8 from 18 ratings.

### Do AyeTides or NavRules have ads?

Neither AyeTides nor NavRules shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AyeTides or NavRules?

AyeTides ships an update every 3 weeks, and NavRules every 13 months. Most recently, AyeTides was updated on October 19, 2026 and NavRules on October 17, 2026.

### Which is more popular, AyeTides or NavRules?

AyeTides currently peaks at #26 in the App Store charts, and NavRules at #13. 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.*