Comparison

Tides NZ vs Navtech

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Tides NZ

This app provides tide predictions for New Zealand, helping you find the optimal times for activities like boating, swimming, and beach walks. It features an interactive tide graph and works offline, making it ideal for remote coastal areas.

Highlights
  • Interactive tide graph
  • 230+ New Zealand ports
  • Offline functionality
  • Tide data up to 2024
  • Accurate tide predictions
Features
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Tides NZ let's you figure out the best time to launch your boat, the best time for you to go swimming and the best time to walk your dog at your local beach! Using the interactive tide graph, you can see the current height of the tide at any time. Enjoyed by over 10,000 kiwi's, Tides NZ is the best tides app for your iOS device and has been a great success - check out the reviews by fellow app store users! The latest update brings a few new bits and bobs for you iOS 16 users that will make your life more enjoyable! A brand new release, ready for the next decade. Features: - Tide Graph - Around 230 ports across New Zealand - No internet required, perfect for remote locations at sea! - Data up to the end of 2024 Disclaimer: All precautions have been taken to ensure the data is as accurate as possible. The secondary port tide predictions have been calculated following the precise methods found on the LINZ website. We give no warranty in relation to the material shown including its accuracy, reliability and suitability and accept no liability to any loss, damage or other costs incurred relating to the use of any material shown.

About

Navtech

Features
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Navtech-GPS is the best object tracking and complete user-friendly application which can help you to track your vehicle. Navtech-GPS can help: You can easily find your current location and search address where you want to go. This tracking app helps you to explore new ways to travel with the right Internet navigation using GPS systems. Easily you can get estimated time to reach ATM machines, banks, airports, hospitals, pet shops, schools, universities or police stations. Reach your every destination on time and save the routes for your next trip. Features of Navtech-GPS app :- * Best object tracking software for your car, bike etc.. * supports 200+ devices with all notifications * Fuel consumption report. * Real-time tracking on your computer or another smartphone * Monthly driving & stoppage report. * Avoid traffic blocks and catch the bus with updated ETAs. Permissions which you want to follow :- * Internet permission for route sharing. * Storage permission for route saving. * Photo permission for joining photos with a route. * Location permission for route recording.

Screenshots

Tides NZ3 screens
Navtech4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Navtech at Free against Tides NZ's $3.99. Navtech also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Navtech is free to download; Tides NZ costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tides NZ ships an update every 4 months, Navtech every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and May 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Tides NZ versus Navtech: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTides NZNavtech
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (20 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings20 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB247 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLoft Labs Interactive IncAshish Chanana

Bugs and requests

Tides NZ

Reported bugs

32 issues
  • App stalls and is blank waiting for new data
  • No tides data provided
  • 2026 data is missing
  • App no longer shows any information
  • App doesn't work
Show 27 more
  • App not updated for 2023
  • App stopped working in 2023
  • App stopped working
  • App no longer shows correct information
  • Widget not great
  • App keeps crashing
  • Does not cover local beaches
  • App failed to update after New Year 2022
  • App won't launch since 31 Dec
  • Won't work on iPhone 6S
  • App crashes instantly
  • App not working on iPhone 13 Pro
  • App won't open
  • App flashes briefly and screen goes blank
  • App crashes on opening
  • App closes as soon as I try to open
  • Crash once launching in IOS 13.3
  • App launches and blinks off as crushing
  • App will not open up on iPad
  • App not supported
  • Data does not extend into 2020
  • App crashes on opening (Jan 1)
  • Questionable data
  • Widget only displays port and current tide height
  • Cannot drag line to adjust on widget
  • Cannot see today's high tides on widget
  • Cannot see tomorrow's high tides on widget

Requested features

11 requests
  • Add port for Paraparaumu Beach
  • Add 2025 data
  • Add 2026 data
  • Add 2022 data
  • Add 2023 data
Show 6 more
  • Add 2020 tides
  • Add Apple Watch app
  • Add actual times for moon and sun rise/set times
  • Add Half Moon Bay as a port
  • Add 24hr option for time display
  • Add am/pm indication

Navtech

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Tides NZ

No in-app purchases

None

Navtech

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tides NZ free?
Tides NZ costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Navtech free?
Navtech is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tides NZ or Navtech have ads?
Neither Tides NZ nor Navtech shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tides NZ or Navtech?
Tides NZ ships an update every 4 months, and Navtech every 6 weeks. Most recently, Tides NZ was updated on September 22, 2026 and Navtech on May 19, 2026.

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