Comparison

Noi Solar vs DockTides

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

Head to head
About

Noi Solar

Features
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The NOI Solar APP serves the Internet of Things (IoT) and is an IoT solution dedicated to the solar energy industry. 1. Support Bluetooth/WiFi connection at the same time. 2. Both Bluetooth and WiFi support connecting multiple devices at the same time. 3. The interface is simple and easy to use, and the data is clear at a glance. 4. Powerful customization function, full control of the device. 5. Rich and practical data statistics. 6. The device can be viewed and controlled anytime and anywhere. 7. The data is refreshed quickly, stable and efficient. 8. Support Device firmware update.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

Screenshots

Noi Solar4 screens
DockTides4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Noi Solar at none against DockTides's 2. DockTides's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. DockTides sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Noi Solar asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Noi Solar ships an update every 10 days, DockTides every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Noi Solar versus DockTides: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoi SolarDockTides
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuangzhou NOI Technology Co., LtdAdam Vella

In-app purchases

None

Noi Solar

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

DockTides

Subscriptions2
  • DockTides (Monthly)1 Month trial$0.991 Month
  • DockTides (Yearly)1 Year trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Noi Solar free?
Noi Solar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DockTides free?
DockTides is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Noi Solar or DockTides have ads?
Neither Noi Solar nor DockTides shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Noi Solar or DockTides?
Noi Solar ships an update every 10 days, and DockTides every 4 days. Most recently, Noi Solar was updated on October 17, 2026 and DockTides on September 30, 2026.

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