# Explore with Imray vs iStreams Solent

The clearest difference is monetization model: iStreams Solent at free with in-app purchases against Explore with Imray's subscription. iStreams Solent also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 25%). Explore with Imray's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Explore with Imray sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $79.99 per year and iStreams Solent sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Explore with Imray ships an update every 2 months, iStreams Solent every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Explore with Imray | iStreams Solent |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 94 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [FB Imray Laurie Norie & Wilson GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871410394) | [Navtech Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/355517263) |

## What reviewers say

### Explore with Imray

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explore-with-imray/id370885968)

Access Imray's renowned cruising guides and pilot books on your mobile device. This app provides verified sailing directions, marina data, and points of interest for over 17,000 locations, all available offline. Enhance your passage planning and sailing experience with trusted, first-hand researched content.

**Highlights:** Offline cruising guides, Verified pilotage information, Marina and anchorage data, Bookmark and filter locations, Satellite map view, User feedback submission

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Explore Annual Membership | $79.99 | per year |


### iStreams Solent

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/istreams-solent/id1454510704)

This app provides real-time Solent tidal stream data, displaying hourly charts and tools to measure tide set and interpolated rates. It functions offline and allows for future planning by selecting different dates.

**Highlights:** Real-time Solent tidal stream charts, Offline functionality, Tide set and rate measurement tools, Automatic Portsmouth HW time selection, Date selection for future planning, Zoomable charts, Boat position display on chart

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock 'Set' tool | $1.99 | one-time |
| Portsmouth Tides 2019 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 6 Month Subscription | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1 Month Subscription | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock CTS tool | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1 Year Subscription | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Explore with Imray free?

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

### Is iStreams Solent free?

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

### Do Explore with Imray or iStreams Solent have ads?

Neither Explore with Imray nor iStreams Solent shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Explore with Imray or iStreams Solent?

Explore with Imray ships an update every 2 months, and iStreams Solent every 3 months. Most recently, Explore with Imray was updated on October 17, 2026 and iStreams Solent on October 12, 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.*