CloudpilotEmu vs DockTides
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CloudpilotEmu
This application allows you to run classic PalmOS handheld devices on your modern iPhone or iPad. It emulates various devices and supports PalmOS versions up to 5, offering features like continuous state saves and file management.
- PalmOS handheld emulation
- Supports PalmOS 4.1 and 5
- Continuous state saves
- Savestate file import/export
- Manage .prc and .pdb files
- Emulated SD cards and memory sticks
- Audio emulation
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CloudpilotEmu runs PalmOS handhelds on modern devices. It emulates a wide range of devices up to PalmOS 4.1 and the Palm Tungsten E2 for PalmOS 5. Its features include: * Continuous state saves — reopen the app and continue right where you left off * Export and import of savestate files * Switch between multiple emulation sessions * Direct installation and export of .prc and .pdb files * Realistic emulation of timers and device speed * Emulated SD cards and memory sticks * File browser for managing memory cards * Audio emulation * Keyboard input on OS4 and earlier * Clipboard integration on OS4 and earlier * Network support (including network HotSync) on OS4 and earlier This app enables you to run CloudpilotEmu on your iPhone or iPad as a native app.
DockTides
This app provides instant, private dock water depth intelligence. It offers real-time status, detailed 24-hour forecasts with 6-minute precision, and personalized predictions based on your dock's unique characteristics. Get on the water with confidence.
- Real-time lift depth status
- 24-hour water depth forecast
- Hourly summaries with 6-minute precision
- Personalized dock predictions
- Privacy-first architecture
- Offline-capable
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DockTides gives dock owners the water depth intelligence they need—instantly and privately. Know Before You Launch See your current dock water depth at a glance with our color-coded status system. Green means "Lift + Go"—you're ready to launch. Yellow indicates "Dock Only" operation. Red warns when water is too shallow. No guessing. No surprises. Plan Your Day with Precision Browse detailed 24-hour forecasts with 6-minute precision. Tap any hour to see exactly when your dock will have safe water depth. Identify perfect launch windows and avoid shallow-water frustration. Personalized to Your Dock DockTides combines NOAA tide data with your dock's unique characteristics to deliver hyper-local predictions—not generic charts. Our smart calibration learns your dock in minutes. One-time setup means accurate forecasts forever. Your Data Stays Yours Your dock location, measurements, and preferences are stored locally on your device. They never leave your iPhone. We don't maintain central databases or share your information with third parties. Features • Real-time lift depth status with color-coded safety indicators • 24-hour detailed water depth forecast • Hourly summaries with 6-minute precision • Auto-calculating residuals or manual override • Next high/low tide predictions • Customizable thresholds for your boat • Offline-capable (once configured) • Privacy-first architecture DockTides is built for boaters who hate guessing. Get on the water with confidence.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CloudpilotEmu at none against DockTides's 2. CloudpilotEmu also leads on ratings volume (24 vs 1). DockTides's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. DockTides sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. CloudpilotEmu asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for CloudpilotEmu against 5.0 for DockTides. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CloudpilotEmu has 24 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
CloudpilotEmu ships an update every 3 months, DockTides every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CloudpilotEmu | DockTides |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (24 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 24 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christian Speckner | Adam Vella |
Customer experience
CloudpilotEmu
DockTides
In-app purchases
CloudpilotEmu
No in-app purchases
DockTides
- DockTides (Monthly)1 Month trial$0.991 Month
- DockTides (Yearly)1 Year trial$9.991 Year









