# Lince GPS vs Tides Planner

The clearest difference is rating: Tides Planner at 3.8 against Lince GPS's 3.0. Tides Planner also leads on ratings volume (17 vs 2). Lince GPS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tides Planner sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Lince GPS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tides Planner holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tides Planner has 17 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Lince GPS's written reviews are positive against 39% of Tides Planner's.

Lince GPS ships an update every 2 weeks, Tides Planner every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lince GPS | Tides Planner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lince-gps/id317645594/reviews) | **[3.8 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tides-planner/id317900837/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **17** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **38.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.4** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Robotron](https://appshunter.io/developer/317645597) | [FB Imray Laurie Norie & Wilson GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871410394) |

## What reviewers say

### Lince GPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lince-gps/id317645594)

This navigation app alerts you to speed traps and dangerous locations with visual and audible warnings. It also functions as a trip computer, displaying speed, distance, and location data. Customize alerts and enjoy an intuitive interface for safer driving.

**Highlights:** Speed trap and dangerous point alerts, Visual and audible warnings, Adjustable alert timing, Trip computer with speed and distance data, Optional map view, User-defined point marking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tides Planner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tides-planner/id317900837)

Access worldwide tidal information for over 8,000 locations without an internet connection. Features include tidal graphs, weekly tables, sunrise/sunset times, and moon phases. Advanced tools help calculate optimal time windows for various water activities.

**Highlights:** Offline worldwide tide data, Tidal graphs and weekly tables, Sunrise, sunset, and moon phases, Time window calculations, Searchable location database, Currents information (select regions)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tides 2012 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tides 2013 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tides 2014 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tides 2020 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tides 2021 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tides 2015 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tides 2016 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tides 2017 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tides 2018 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tides 2019 | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate tide data
- 💡 Detailed tidal information
- 👍 Useful for sailing/fishing
- 🚢 Great for commercial/recreational boating

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🚫 Unreliable map/location features
- 💸 Expensive annual subscription
- 👎 Confusing and unintuitive interface
- 🕰️ Unable to view future tide data without paid upgrade

**Reported bugs**

- Tide data inaccuracies
- Crashes on startup
- Inability to save/restore user preferences
- Licensing issues preventing access to full features

**Requested features**

- Improved map/location functionality
- Streamlined user interface
- Ability to view tide data for multiple days without additional cost
- Tidal current information
- Sunrise/sunset data integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lince GPS free?

Lince GPS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tides Planner free?

Tides Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lince GPS or Tides Planner?

Tides Planner is rated higher. Lince GPS averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Tides Planner averages 3.8 from 17 ratings.

### Do Lince GPS or Tides Planner have ads?

Neither Lince GPS nor Tides Planner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lince GPS or Tides Planner?

Lince GPS ships an update every 2 weeks, and Tides Planner every 3 months. Most recently, Lince GPS was updated on October 31, 2026 and Tides Planner on October 31, 2026.

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