# TIDE vs Eclipse Meditations

The clearest difference is monetization model: Eclipse Meditations at free with in-app purchases against TIDE's subscription. Eclipse Meditations also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 76%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). TIDE's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (8.3K vs 26). On price, rating and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TIDE sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Eclipse Meditations sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for TIDE against 4.8 for Eclipse Meditations. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TIDE has 8.3K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of TIDE's written reviews are positive against 88% of Eclipse Meditations's.

TIDE ships an update weekly, Eclipse Meditations fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TIDE | Eclipse Meditations |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (8.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tide-sleep-focus-meditation/id1077776989/reviews) | **[4.8 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eclipse-meditations/id1569660437/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.3K** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | 76.2% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 459 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Moreless, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1210071902) | [NDW Enterprises, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479650226) |

## What reviewers say

### TIDE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tide-sleep-focus-meditation/id1077776989)

This app offers a holistic approach to well-being by integrating sleep aids, guided meditations, focus timers, and breathing exercises. It provides a sanctuary from daily stress, promoting relaxation, improved sleep, and enhanced concentration through nature sounds and mindfulness practices.

**Highlights:** Sleep and nap modes with light alarms, Focus timer for work and immersion, Guided breathing exercises, Relaxation meditations, Nature soundscapes, Daily inspiring quotes, Sleep analysis

**Features:** Family Sharing, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Tide Membership | $1.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Tide Membership | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Tide Plus (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Tide Plus (Monthly) | $11.99 | per month |
| Tide Plus (Monthly) | $11.99 | per month |
| Yearly Tide Membership | $15.99 | per year |
| Tide Plus (Annual) | $54.99 | per year |
| Tide Plus (Annual) | $54.99 | per year |
| Tide Plus (Annual) | $59.99 | per year |
| Tide Plus (Annual) | $59.99 | per year |
| Sound - Stove Fire | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sound - Fire | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spring Rain | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for focus and productivity
- 🌳 Relaxing and soothing sounds
- 👍 Beautiful and minimalist design
- 🕰️ Customizable timers and intervals
- 💫 Inspiring daily quotes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes after updates
- 🔇 Limited free sound options
- 🔒 Paid subscription required for more features
- ⏱️ Alarm and timer issues
- 🌐 Lack of language support

**Reported bugs**

- Alarm not working properly
- Focus sessions stopping unexpectedly
- App crashing on older devices
- Incorrect language display
- Pause/resume issues with timers

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch app
- More free sleep and focus sounds
- Ability to mix sounds
- Statistics and tracking improvements
- Landscape mode for Pomodoro timer


### Eclipse Meditations

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eclipse-meditations/id1569660437)

This app offers guided healing meditations organized by moon phases to support personal growth and well-being. Explore a library of meditations, clearings, and affirmations for various topics like anxiety, sleep, and creativity. Access digital wisdom cards for daily insights and begin a journey towards lasting healing.

**Highlights:** Guided healing meditations, Moon phase organization, Topic-based library search, Meditations, clearings, and affirmations, Digital wisdom cards, Supports anxiety, sleep, creativity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Premium Access | $14.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Premium Access | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TIDE free?

TIDE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Eclipse Meditations free?

Eclipse Meditations is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TIDE or Eclipse Meditations?

Eclipse Meditations is rated higher. TIDE averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8.3K ratings, while Eclipse Meditations averages 4.8 from 26 ratings.

### Do TIDE or Eclipse Meditations have ads?

Eclipse Meditations shows ads; TIDE does not.

### Which is updated more often, TIDE or Eclipse Meditations?

TIDE ships an update weekly, and Eclipse Meditations fortnightly. Most recently, TIDE was updated on September 24, 2026 and Eclipse Meditations on June 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*