# AyeTides vs SEAiq Pilot

The clearest difference is price: SEAiq Pilot at Free against AyeTides's $7.99. SEAiq Pilot also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). AyeTides's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

SEAiq Pilot is free to download; AyeTides costs $7.99 up front. SEAiq Pilot sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $179.99 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 4.9 for SEAiq Pilot. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AyeTides has 4.9K ratings behind it against 453, 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 93% of SEAiq Pilot's.

AyeTides ships an update every 3 weeks, SEAiq Pilot every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | AyeTides | SEAiq Pilot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ayetides/id287316432/reviews) | **[4.9 (453 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seaiq-pilot/id595198842/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.9K** | 453 |
| Positive reviews | 87.0% of reviews | **93.5% 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 | **#20** | #192 |
| Size | 29 MB | 54 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:** #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


### SEAiq Pilot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seaiq-pilot/id595198842)

**Currently charting:** #192 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

This navigation app provides advanced charting and real-time vessel data for professional marine pilots. It supports various chart formats and external NMEA/AIS devices, offering features like predicted vessel display and docking aids. A free trial is available, with an in-app purchase for permanent access.

**Highlights:** S-57, S-63, iENC, BSB/KAP chart support, External NMEA/AIS over WiFi, Predicted vessel display, Docking aids, Vessel catalog, NMEA/AIS record and playback, Mariners tools

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Annual | $179.99 | per year |
| Enterprise Annual | $359.99 | per year |
| Upgrade for Premium Features | $399.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly and intuitive
- 🚀 Fast and efficient performance
- 🌟 Comprehensive functionalities
- 💡 Innovative features
- ✅ Reliable and dependable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📉 Increasing cost
- ❓ Chart loading can be tedious
- ⚠️ Waypoints can be accidentally deleted
- 🤔 Difficulty in purchasing subscriptions
- 🎨 Graphics could be improved

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 Graphics are poor
- 🐛 Hard to see own ship AIS for boarding
- 🐛 iOS 14 position acquisition issues with AIS pilot plug Wifi
- 🐛 Waypoints can be accidentally deleted
- 🐛 Chartworld map loading issues

**Requested features**

- Add Vietnamese to language section
- Allow waypoints to be locked
- Make active tools (EBL, VRM) a different color than orange
- Ability to use voice record through Bluetooth for VDR functionality
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AyeTides free?

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

### Is SEAiq Pilot free?

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

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

SEAiq Pilot is rated higher. AyeTides averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while SEAiq Pilot averages 4.9 from 453 ratings.

### Do AyeTides or SEAiq Pilot have ads?

Neither AyeTides nor SEAiq Pilot shows ads.

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

AyeTides ships an update every 3 weeks, and SEAiq Pilot every 2 months. Most recently, AyeTides was updated on October 29, 2026 and SEAiq Pilot on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, AyeTides or SEAiq Pilot?

AyeTides currently peaks at #20 in the App Store charts, and SEAiq Pilot at #192. 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.*