# AyeTides vs Boat Beacon

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AyeTides at none against Boat Beacon's 6. AyeTides also leads on price ($7.99 vs $14.99) and review sentiment (87% vs 61%). Boat Beacon's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

AyeTides costs $7.99 and Boat Beacon $14.99 up front. Boat Beacon sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. AyeTides asks for nothing beyond the download.

AyeTides holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AyeTides has 4.9K ratings behind it against 866, 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 61% of Boat Beacon's.

AyeTides ships an update every 3 weeks, Boat Beacon every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AyeTides | Boat Beacon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$7.99** | $14.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ayetides/id287316432/reviews)** | [4.6 (866 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boat-beacon/id494877039/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.9K** | 866 |
| Positive reviews | **87.0% of reviews** | 61.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#106** | #107 |
| Size | 27 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hahn Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/287316437) | [Pocket Mariner Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/719592131) |

## What reviewers say

### AyeTides

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

**Currently charting:** #106 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


### Boat Beacon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boat-beacon/id494877039)

**Currently charting:** #107 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

This marine navigation app provides real-time AIS data for collision avoidance and position sharing. It offers over-the-horizon warnings, background operation, and a user-friendly interface for boaters.

**Highlights:** Collision warnings with CPA calculations, Real-time AIS ship tracking, Background operation for continuous alerts, Position sharing with other users, Augmented Reality view (IAP), Man Overboard and Anchor Watch alarms (IAP)

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AIS Share | $5.99 | per month |
| AIS Share | $16.49 | per year |
| Anchor Watch and Man Overboard | $4.99 | one-time |
| Live View Upgrade | $7.99 | one-time |
| NOAA US Marine Charts | $9.99 | one-time |
| UK & IE Marine Charts | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works great
- 🚀 Excellent app
- 🔒 Fantastic app
- 💡 Useful navigation aid
- 👍 Handy app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes constantly
- 🐛 Unreliable
- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🐛 Useless
- 🐛 Clunky UI

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when panning or changing settings
- Phantom ships not disappearing
- Inaccurate position data
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add marine charts
- Improve search functionality
- Offline mode
- Integrate with other navigation apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AyeTides free?

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

### Is Boat Beacon free?

Boat Beacon costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AyeTides or Boat Beacon?

AyeTides is rated higher. AyeTides averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while Boat Beacon averages 4.6 from 866 ratings.

### Do AyeTides or Boat Beacon have ads?

Neither AyeTides nor Boat Beacon shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AyeTides or Boat Beacon?

AyeTides ships an update every 3 weeks, and Boat Beacon every 2 months. Most recently, AyeTides was updated on September 22, 2026 and Boat Beacon on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, AyeTides or Boat Beacon?

AyeTides currently peaks at #106 in the App Store charts, and Boat Beacon at #107. 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.*