SailLogger vs Tidey
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SailLogger
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Sail logger is a tool that logs your sailing session and exports .csv file. It also allows you to ping the start line and save or share that data, too.
Tidey
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Tidey shows you what the tide is actually doing as arrows on the water from advanced predictions in seconds. Scrub forward and back through the tide and watch the streams turn layed over a race course. WHAT YOU GET FREE The free charts runs at reduced resolution and steps in two-hour intervals, and it works entirely offline. No account, no sign-up, no trial timer. WHAT A SUBSCRIPTION ADDS Full-resolution tidal streams with fifteen-minute time stepping. The course builder - drop marks, set the wind, and see the true wind angle on every leg with the tide underneath it. Once downloaded, the full chart is stored on your device and works offline. Dark chart that survives sunlight and doesn't wreck your night vision. Large touch targets that work in gloves and chop. No account, no tracking, no analytics — your location never leaves your device. IMPORTANT Tidey shows modelled predictions and is for guidance only. It is not a navigation instrument and must not be used as one. Always rely on official charts, local pilotage guidance and your own judgement on the water. SUBSCRIPTION Privacy policy: https://tidey-legal.pages.dev Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SailLogger at none against Tidey's 1. Tidey's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.2). On price, update cadence, 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. Tidey sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $24.99 per year. SailLogger asks for nothing beyond the download.
SailLogger ships an update fortnightly, Tidey every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SailLogger | Tidey |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Master Sailing jdoo | Robin Stein |
In-app purchases
SailLogger
No in-app purchases
Tidey
- Full Solent Access$24.991 Year








