Messina Pilot vs Messina Strait Currents
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Messina Pilot
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Raccoglie una serie di strumenti che si rivelano utili nello svolgimento del lavoro quotidiano nello Stretto e nei porti ed aree di competenza della Corporazione dello Stretto. L'acquisizione delle navi in transito e relativo calcolo dell'ETA alle stazioni Nord, Sud dello Stretto e a Gioia Tauro, il Calcolo delle distanze minime durante l'evoluzione delle navi nel bacino sud di Gioia Tauro, il calcolo delle correnti nello Stretto di Messina, Maree, Fasi Lunari ed anche una sezione dedicata a Piani Portuali, Ordinanze nonchè Codici e Regolamenti di Navigazione.
Messina Strait Currents
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Messina Strait Currents provides tidal current predictions for the Strait of Messina, helping anyone navigating the Strait to plan crossings safely. Based on official harmonic constants, the app calculates tidal current direction and speed at the Strait of Messina's two main reference points, Punta Pezzo and Ganzirri, as well as in secondary areas of the Strait. Results are also displayed through a simple graph, providing a quick and clear overview of tidal current trends. Tidal currents in the Strait of Messina may exceed 6 knots. Knowing the predicted current conditions helps you plan a safer crossing. Home Screen widgets provide at-a-glance current information for Punta Pezzo and Ganzirri, without opening the app. Apple Watch. Check tidal current direction and speed at Punta Pezzo and Ganzirri directly from your wrist, view current trend charts, and access current analysis for the Strait of Messina. Use the Digital Crown to explore predictions by adjusting the date and time. Ring Smart for Apple Watch. Ring Smart watch face complications display current values and trends for Punta Pezzo and Ganzirri at a glance, without opening the app. Shortcuts and Siri. Check tidal currents at Punta Pezzo, Ganzirri, and across the Strait of Messina using shortcuts, which can also be activated with Siri for quick access to current information. The app also provides: • Sunrise and sunset times • Moonrise and moonset times • Moon phase • Illuminated portion of the Moon Specifically designed for navigation in the Strait of Messina. Messina Strait Currents builds on the experience of the previous app, available on the App Store since 2012, with a completely redesigned layout and numerous improvements. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Messina Strait Currents at Free against Messina Pilot's $11.99. Messina Pilot's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On update cadence, 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
Messina Strait Currents is free to download; Messina Pilot costs $11.99 up front. Messina Strait Currents sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. Messina Pilot asks for nothing beyond the download.
Messina Pilot ships an update every 6 days, Messina Strait Currents every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Messina Pilot | Messina Strait Currents |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $11.99 | Free — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 8 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FLAVIO MATARAZZO | Aldo Buongarzone |
In-app purchases
Messina Pilot
No in-app purchases
Messina Strait Currents
- 1 year$3.991 Year
- 7 days$0.99
- 1 month$1.99
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