# iCTides

> Coastal tide predictions and timekeeping with scenic backgrounds and ocean sounds. (iPhone/iPad app by Seaside Apps.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ictides/id367253245 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Seaside Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/349891547)
- Category: Utilities, Reference
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 30 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-04-14
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ictides/id367253245/reviews.md

## What is iCTides?

iCTides for the iPhone and the iPod Touch provides predictions of times for high and low tides for over 4400 costal locations around the US, including Alaska, Hawaii and overseas US territories.  Times are displayed with clocks that feature beautiful background images of tropical and ocean scenes.  Soothing sounds of the ocean play in the background (can be disabled).

Features:

 - High and low tide predictions for 4400 US costal locations.

 - Tide location can be selected from a list or via points on the map.

 - Also displays clocks for:
    - Current Time
    - Next Sunrise
    - Next Sunset
    - Next Moonrise
    - Next Moonset
    - Next Full Moon

 - 55 background images that can be shown individually or as a slide show.

 - Animated sweep second hand using a fishing pole and hook on the Current Time clock.

 - Plays soothing ocean sounds in the background (can be disabled).

 - Can be set to keep the iPhone on continuously for desk displays or to turn off automatically using the current iPhone settings.

 - Tide and other times are calculated locally (no net access required for predictions).

 - Watch app with complications available for most watch faces

Special thanks to David Flater for developing the original XTide program and to Ann Rucker for porting XTide to Cocoa.

## Key features

- 4400+ US coastal tide predictions
- Current time, sunrise, sunset, moonrise/moonset
- Customizable backgrounds and slideshows
- Soothing ocean sound effects
- Watch app with complications
- Offline tide calculations

## Recent user reviews (9 of 9)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ictides/id367253245/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great App! Love the Watch Support!

*2016-08-17*

This is a great app for finding out when low tide is coming up in my area.  It lets me know when I can ride my bicycle on the beach.  The predictions have been very accurate so far.  The new Apple Watch support is very handy and makes it even easier to use!

Update:  Thanks for the tide chart on the iPhone - it makes it easier to plan my trips to the beach!

### 5/5 — Exclent great app tide clock 👍👍👍👍👍

*2016-02-26*

Great clock time tide great looking accurate 5 stars just what I was looking for 😀

### 5/5 — Watch App works great! 🌊 🌊

*2015-10-16*

I've been using this app for many years now to plan my walks on the beach.  It's always been accurate and easy to use.  On many occasions I've used it when taking a day trip to another beach location.  I recently got my Apple Watch and to my surprise this little hidden gem is awesome for having the high and low tides right on my wrist at a glance.  No crashing and it starts faster than other watch apps I use.  I recommend this to all my beach walking friends.

### 3/5 — Could be better

*2015-09-23*

It's nice to be able to have a tide clock on my watch now. I can even put it in glances for quick access. Unfortunately, I had to only give it three stars because the information about times, sunrise/set, moonrise/set and any other print is smashed together and cannot be read. I'd love this app if it was fixed, and it'd be perfect if they come out with a complication to add to the main watch face.

### 1/5 — Too many bugs

*2013-08-24*

Got the update on iPhone and now I can't even use it. The information for all the clocks is wrong: sun, tide and moon data. Only click that seems to work is the actual time. Very disappointing since I have used this app, nearly everyday for a long time.

### 5/5 — Beautiful!

*2013-06-24*

Love it! One of my favorite apps.

### 1/5 — misleading!!

*2012-06-04*

THis is the stupidest app ITunes tries to sell. We DESPERATELY needed the tide information so we could get out of a port and my IPhone's web browser wasn't co operating so in desperation i bought this App. It told me NOTHING, isn't user friendly.. the only nice thing is you can listen to calming faux ocean waves!! I WANT MY MONEY BACK..

### 2/5 — iCtides

*2011-06-04*

Tides for Point Ybel, FL are way off.  Tide is going out and software says tide is rising???

### 2/5 — More Locations Please

*2010-07-01*

Please add more California coastline spots...You are missing some of the best beaches in the USA.

## Frequently asked questions about iCTides

### What is iCTides?

iCTides provides tide predictions for over 4400 US coastal locations. It also displays current time, sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and moonset times, along with customizable backgrounds and optional ocean sounds.

### How many locations does iCTides cover?

iCTides offers tide predictions for more than 4400 coastal locations across the United States, including Alaska, Hawaii, and overseas US territories.

### Does iCTides require an internet connection?

No, tide and other time predictions are calculated locally, meaning no internet access is required for predictions once the app is downloaded.

### What devices is iCTides compatible with?

iCTides is available for iPhone, iPod Touch, and Apple Watch, with complications available for most watch faces.

### What is the age rating for iCTides?

iCTides has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### How often is iCTides updated?

The latest version of iCTides is 4.3, which was last updated on August 23, 2023. This indicates regular updates to maintain functionality and add features.

### What is the price of iCTides?

iCTides is a paid application, priced at $0.99. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements.

### Does iCTides have ads?

No, iCTides is ad-free. Users can enjoy the application without any advertisements interrupting their experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.3 — 2023-08-23

New in Version 4.3:

 - Updated tide tables

### 4.2 — 2020-07-02

New in Version 4.2:

 - New tide complications for nearly all watch faces
 - Update for new iOS version
 - Updated tide tables
 - Bug fixes

### 4.1 — 2020-06-29

New in Version 4.1:

 - New tide complications for nearly all watch faces
 - Update for new iOS version
 - Updated tide tables
 - Bug fixes

### 4.0.1 — 2016-08-17

New in Version 4.0.1:

 - Fixed bug that caused the app to crash after the previous update

### 4.0 — 2016-08-09

New in Version 4.0:

 - Tide charts for your location are now available on the iPhone!
 - Updated tide prediction data
 - Minor bug fixes

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