Comparison

Air Link™ vs Actual Currents

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

Head to head
About

Air Link™

Configure and connect your Air Link device for wireless and wired marine electronics. This app allows you to set up Wi-Fi, Bluetooth connections, and manage your device settings. Once configured, the device operates independently.

Highlights
  • Connect Air Link device
  • Configure Wi-Fi connection
  • Connect Bluetooth devices
  • Scan for Air Link
  • Manage device settings
  • Automatic connection re-establishment
Features
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The SailTimer Air Link™ connects wireless and wired marine electronics (www.SailTimerWind.com/AirLink). Use this app to configure your Air Link. Demo video of this app being used to set up the Air Link with wifi and with the wireless SailTimer Wind Instrument: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=er_rDp_C3Xo When the app is first used, press Scan to find your Air Link, then press Connect. You can optionally connect the Air Link to the SailTimer Wind Instrument on Bluetooth, using this app. You can also connect your Air Link to wifi for an internet connection using this app. After configuring your Air Link, you can close the app (and could even turn off your phone/tablet). The Air Link will then run, and will attempt to automatically re-establish the same connections the next time it is turned on. License Agreement: https://sailtimerapp.com/Privacy_Policy_EULA_API.htm For any questions, SailTimer Tech Support is prompt and helpful. Email: info@SailTimerinc.com.

About

Actual Currents

Visualize real-time tidal currents with animated particles and a detailed heatmap on an interactive nautical map. Plan your trips with confidence by scrubbing through time to see how currents change throughout the day, with options for global ocean currents and wind overlays.

Highlights
  • Animated tidal current visualization
  • Real-time wind overlay
  • Interactive nautical map
  • Time scrubber for predictions
  • Route planning with current analysis
  • Global ocean currents view
Features
Currently charting
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Actual Currents brings tidal currents to life with real-time animated particle visualization on a nautical-grade interactive map. See the actual flow of water in your area — not just tide times, but the speed and direction of tidal currents rendered as thousands of flowing particles over a detailed heatmap. Plan your trip with confidence by scrubbing through time to see how currents change throughout the day. FEATURES • Animated tidal current visualization with speed-colored particles and GPU-accelerated heatmap • Time scrubber — view current predictions for any time, past or future • Globe view with global ocean currents when zoomed out • Real-time wind overlay with global weather data • ENC nautical chart data with navigation aids, depth soundings, and depth contours • Satellite, bathymetry, and nautical basemap options • Route planning with current-aware analysis • Trip logging with GPS drift tracking • Location search to jump to any harbor or waterway COVERAGE • US Atlantic coast — Maine to Florida • US Pacific coast — Washington to California • Gulf of Mexico • Global ocean surface currents BUILT FOR BOATERS Whether you're sailing, fishing, kayaking, or navigating commercially, understanding tidal currents is critical for safety and efficiency. Actual Currents gives you an intuitive, visual understanding of water movement that tide tables alone can't provide. SUBSCRIPTION TIERS • Basic (free) — Real-time currents within ±3 hours of now • Pro ($4.99/mo) — Full historical and forecast access • Unlimited ($39.99/yr) — Full historical and forecast access with 7-day free trial Terms of Use: https://www.actualcurrents.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://www.actualcurrents.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Air Link™3 screens
Actual Currents4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Actual Currents at 60% against Air Link™'s 0%. Actual Currents also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and chart position (#149 vs unranked). Air Link™'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. Actual Currents sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Air Link™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Air Link™ ships an update every 2 months, Actual Currents fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Air Link™ versus Actual Currents: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAir Link™Actual Currents
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (20 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—20 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#149 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSailTimer Inc.Luka Catipovic

Customer experience

Air Link™

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Actual Currents

All ratings20 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

None

Air Link™

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Actual Currents

Subscriptions3
  • Pro monthly$2.991 Month
  • Unlimited monthly$4.991 Month
  • Unlimited Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Air Link™ free?
Air Link™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Actual Currents free?
Actual Currents is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Air Link™ or Actual Currents have ads?
Neither Air Link™ nor Actual Currents shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Air Link™ or Actual Currents?
Air Link™ ships an update every 2 months, and Actual Currents fortnightly. Most recently, Air Link™ was updated on October 16, 2026 and Actual Currents on October 13, 2026.

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