Comparison

XTide vs WindHub

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

Head to head
About

XTide

Get tide and current predictions with this app. It offers information for your favorite tide stations and is based on the open-source XTide for Unix. Note: not for navigation and accuracy depends on harmonic data.

Highlights
  • Tide and current predictions
  • Apple Watch app and widget
  • Favorite tide station information
  • Based on open-source XTide
  • Supports custom harmonics files
Features
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XTide provides tide and current predictions. The Apple Watch app and Widget show information for the closest of your favorite tide stations. It is based on the popular open source XTide for Unix from http://www.flaterco.com/xtide/introduction.html XTide includes a harmonics file (tide data) for the United States only due to legal issues with the data from other countries, but supports custom harmonics files. See https://flaterco.com/xtide/faq.html#60 for more information. NOT FOR NAVIGATION This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. The author assumes no liability for damages arising from use of this program OR of any 'harmonics data' that might be distributed with it. For details, see the appended GNU General Public License. (Accurate tide predictions can only be made if the 'harmonics data' for the relevant location are good. Unfortunately, the only way the maintainer of those data has of knowing when they are bad is when someone with access to authoritative tide predictions or observations reports a problem. You should not use this program or any data files that might be distributed with it if anyone or anything could come to harm as a result of an incorrect tide prediction. NOAA and similar agencies in other countries can provide you with certified tide predictions if that is what you need.) XTide's predictions do not incorporate the effects of tropical storms, El Niño, seismic events, subsidence, uplift, or changes in global sea level.

About

WindHub

This app provides mariners with essential marine weather and tide information. It features detailed maps for planning, accurate forecasts including wind, waves, and tides, and real-time data from numerous weather stations. It also offers marina contact details and nautical charts for the US.

Highlights
  • Marine weather forecasts
  • Tide and current data
  • Wind and gust predictions
  • Rain radar and nowcast
  • Live wind station data
  • Marina contact information
  • Nautical charts (US)
Features
Currently charting
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Welcome on board to the WindHub app! Built for mariners by mariners, it displays necessary weather and marine info in a neat and simple way. The detailed map will help to plan cruises, races, or nice fishing. Accurate forecasts and real-time data includes: • atmospheric pressure map with marked highs and lows • weather fronts • wind and gust forecasts • waves info • tides and currents • rain radar and precise nowcast • live wind information from 30000+ weather stations Top-notch weather data is provided by professionals - official weather forecasting services: NOAA, Meteo-France, Deutscher Wetterdienst, ECMWF and others. High-resolution forecast for Europe and East Asia is calculated by our team. And it’s not just the weather - marinas have contact information so you can call or email the harbor master to book a berth or to ask about amenities. Special treat for sailors and boaters in the US is the option to display nautical charts. It shows water depths, dangers, anchorages, and other features. The provided nautical charts aren’t for navigation purposes. Using the app is easy. You can change units, wind speed display (animation or wind barbs), and weather data displayed on the map. Activate “Traffic Saver Mode” if you experience low reception signal. You can rely on Windhub to help you make the right decision. We are constantly improving the app and adding new features. We’d love to hear your feedback and ideas at windhub@windhub.com. Terms of Use: https://windhub.com/termsofuse.pdf

Screenshots

XTide2 screens
WindHub4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: XTide at 100% against WindHub's 30%. XTide also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and rating (4.7 vs 4.2). WindHub's advantage is ratings volume (253 vs 3) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price and ads 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. WindHub sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $15.99 per month. XTide asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

XTide holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WindHub has 253 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of XTide's written reviews are positive against 30% of WindHub's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XTide ships an update every 3 months, WindHub monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
XTide versus WindHub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXTideWindHub
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better4.2 (253 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better30.4% of reviews
Number of ratings3253 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#63 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB140 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLee Ann RuckerWindy Weather World Inc

Customer experience

XTide

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

WindHub

All ratings251 ratings
Positive79.3%
Neutral3.6%
Negative17.1%
Written reviews125 reviews
Positive30.4%
Neutral12.0%
Negative57.6%

In-app purchases

None

XTide

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

WindHub

Subscriptions10
  • Premium account1 Month trial$15.991 Month
  • Premium account$29.993 Months
  • Premium account$39.991 Year
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  • Premium account7 Days trial$58.991 Year
  • Premium account7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Premium account$59.991 Year
  • Premium account$79.991 Year
  • Premium account7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Premium account1 Month trial$79.991 Year
  • Premium account7 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is XTide free?
XTide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WindHub free?
WindHub is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, XTide or WindHub?
XTide is rated higher. XTide averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while WindHub averages 4.2 from 253 ratings.
Do XTide or WindHub have ads?
Neither XTide nor WindHub shows ads.
Which is updated more often, XTide or WindHub?
XTide ships an update every 3 months, and WindHub monthly. Most recently, XTide was updated on November 6, 2026 and WindHub on November 7, 2026.

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