# Tides Planner vs AeroVision7

The clearest difference is rating: AeroVision7 at 4.6 against Tides Planner's 3.8. AeroVision7 also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (67% vs 39%). Tides Planner's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tides Planner sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and AeroVision7 sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AeroVision7 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Tides Planner's written reviews are positive against 67% of AeroVision7's.

Tides Planner ships an update every 3 months, AeroVision7 weekly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tides Planner | AeroVision7 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tides-planner/id317900837/reviews) | **[4.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aerovision7/id1341077286/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 38.8% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 93 MB | 494 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FB Imray Laurie Norie & Wilson GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871410394) | [Marshall Radio Telemetry](https://appshunter.io/developer/1011497673) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### AeroVision7

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aerovision7/id1341077286)

This mapping application allows for real-time tracking of multiple remote tags using compatible GPS systems. It saves tracks and metrics for later review and offers premium features like cloud sync, CarPlay integration, and offline maps.

**Highlights:** Real-time multi-tag tracking, Track and metric saving, Cloud sync flights, CarPlay integration, Apple Watch support, 3D Flight Replay, Offline satellite maps

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month Offline Map Usage | $5.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Premium Plan | $10.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium + Race | $49.99 | per month |
| 1 year Offline Map Usage | $49.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Premium Plan | $98.99 | per year |
| Premium + Race | $500.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tides Planner free?

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

### Is AeroVision7 free?

AeroVision7 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tides Planner or AeroVision7?

AeroVision7 is rated higher. Tides Planner averages 3.8 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while AeroVision7 averages 4.6 from 8 ratings.

### Do Tides Planner or AeroVision7 have ads?

Neither Tides Planner nor AeroVision7 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tides Planner or AeroVision7?

Tides Planner ships an update every 3 months, and AeroVision7 weekly. Most recently, Tides Planner was updated on November 6, 2026 and AeroVision7 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.*