# AyeTides vs SEAiq USA

The clearest difference is price: SEAiq USA at Free against AyeTides's $7.99. SEAiq USA also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). AyeTides's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (4.9K vs 503). On rating, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

SEAiq USA is free to download; AyeTides costs $7.99 up front. SEAiq USA sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $10.00 per year. 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 SEAiq USA. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AyeTides has 4.9K ratings behind it against 503, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of AyeTides's written reviews are positive against 76% of SEAiq USA's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AyeTides | SEAiq USA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ayetides/id287316432/reviews)** | [4.7 (503 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seaiq-usa/id519545162/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.9K** | 503 |
| Positive reviews | **87.0% of reviews** | 75.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#82** | — |
| Size | 29 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hahn Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/287316437) | [Sakhalin](https://appshunter.io/developer/517213477) |

## What reviewers say

### AyeTides

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

**Currently charting:** #82 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

Access tide and current data for over 13,400 global locations, even offline. Plan your marine activities with interactive graphs, map searches, and location-based finding. Enjoy a professional, ad-free experience with regular updates.

**Highlights:** Offline tide and current data, 13,400+ global locations, Interactive tide graphs, Map and name station search, Location-based station finding, Ad-free and no subscriptions

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**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


### SEAiq USA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seaiq-usa/id519545162)

This marine navigation app provides detailed charts for the United States, including weather and AIS data. It offers features like waypoints, routes, and an anchor alarm. While basic chart viewing is free, premium navigation requires an annual subscription after a trial.

**Highlights:** NOAA chart downloads, Weather and AIS data, Waypoints and routes, Anchor alarm, Night color modes, Chart measuring tools

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Annual | $10.00 | per year |
| Upgrade for Premium Features | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📊 Accurate and detailed navigation charts
- 💰 Excellent value for price
- 🆓 Free NOAA chart downloads
- 📱 Works offline after chart download
- 🚢 AIS data integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐢 Slow performance on older devices
- ❌ No way to delete imported tracks
- ❌ Cannot rename imported tracks
- ⚠️ Discontinued Active Captain data support
- 🔐 Limited free version features

**Reported bugs**

- Chart download failures with error messages
- App incompatibility with iOS 8 updates causing loss of purchase
- Performance degradation on iPad 3 and older devices
- Slow zoom and pan responsiveness
- Active Captain integration not fully functional in free version

**Requested features**

- Delete and rename imported tracks functionality
- Track export as CSV spreadsheet with date, time, course, speed, location
- International chart support in free version
- Precipitation weather integration
- More prominent waypoint highlighting when route not selected


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AyeTides free?

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

### Is SEAiq USA free?

SEAiq USA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AyeTides or SEAiq USA?

AyeTides is rated higher. AyeTides averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while SEAiq USA averages 4.7 from 503 ratings.

### Do AyeTides or SEAiq USA have ads?

Neither AyeTides nor SEAiq USA shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AyeTides or SEAiq USA?

AyeTides ships an update every 2 weeks, and SEAiq USA every 2 weeks. Most recently, AyeTides was updated on November 10, 2026 and SEAiq USA on November 6, 2026.

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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.*