Waterstanden
By APPelit B.V.
Waterstanden is a maritime utility for the Netherlands that provides tide schedules and a boat inventory for W. SMIT B.V. on iOS and Android.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
The application removes the friction of checking tide schedules for diving and maritime work, ensuring the developer's brand remains a daily reference point for professionals.
For Divers and maritime professionals operating in the Netherlands.
What does it look like?
Key features
Displays tide locations for diving and maritime sites in the Netherlands up to one year in advance, serving as a retention tool.
Integrated view of the developer's boat inventory, acting as a direct B2B sales channel.
How much does it cost?
The application functions as a free utility and marketing channel for the developer's primary maritime business.
Velocity
Maintenance developmentUX improvementsperformanceShow more...
Development momentum is currently in a maintenance state, characterized by a low release frequency that averages approximately one update every 2-3 months. While the latest release on Android occurred 54 days ago, the iOS platform has remained stagnant for over 1,200 days. The lack of descriptive release notes for the most recent update suggests a focus on minor stability improvements rather than new feature development. The overall trend indicates a long-term deceleration in activity.
Who built it?
User Sentiment
What do users think recently?
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.
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Competitive landscape for Waterstanden
How's the Utilities market?
Waterstanden occupies a specialized niche in the Dutch maritime utility space. With no active competitors listed and a maintenance-only update cadence, the application relies on its utility as a free reference tool to maintain its user base.
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Key takeaways for Waterstanden
Where is it heading?
The maritime utility market is consolidating around integrated dashboards that offer more than just tide data. Waterstanden remains stable due to its niche focus, but the lack of feature expansion limits its ability to compete with broader, more frequently updated maritime tools.
- The maintenance-only development cadence ensures stability but prevents the application from capturing new market share in the evolving maritime utility space.
The SWOT
- Tide calendar utility anchors the developer brand in professional maritime workflows
- Integrating real-time weather data could increase daily session frequency
Next best moves
Audit user feedback to identify top-requested data points because the current feature set is static → increase session duration
The counter-intuitive read
The maintenance-only status is a feature, not a bug: by providing a stable…
Read the full takeBottom line
Waterstanden maintains brand visibility through utility, but the lack of feature evolution leaves it vulnerable to comprehensive maritime rivals. Expanding the data scope would unlock higher engagement, ensuring the application remains a primary reference point rather than a legacy tool.
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Is Waterstanden free to use?
How far in advance can I check tide locations?
What is the primary purpose of this app?
Sources
- [1] Play Store listing
- [2] App Store listing
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