Marea vs Tides & Tide Chart
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Marea
Check tide forecasts and moon phases with this app. Ideal for coastal areas or tidal rivers, it provides hour-by-hour tide information and allows for custom datum adjustments.
- Tide forecasts
- Moon phase tracking
- Hour-by-hour timeline navigation
- Customizable datums (in-app purchase)
- Suitable for coastal and tidal river locations
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Marea allows you to check the tides near you. Are you in a coastal area or near a tidal river like the Thames in London or the Brisbane in Australia? Now you can easily know when the next high or low tide will be with this app, and you can follow the tides hour by hour with the timeline navigation. Take this app with you on your next trip to the seaside and watch the natural spectacle of the tides unfold in front of you. Get even more precise and tailored information to your needs because Marea allows you to change the datums or references for the heights of the tides (available as an in-app purchase).
Tides & Tide Chart
This app provides real-time tide and weather information for coastal activities. It features a unique tide clock to easily understand tide movements and offers forecasts for waves, wind, and UV index. Plan your beach trips, fishing excursions, or surf sessions with comprehensive coastal data.
- Real-time tide clock
- Tide heights, wave swell, wind, UV index
- Accurate local weather forecasts
- Global coverage for over 20,000 locations
- Save favorite spots
- Detailed tide charts and forecasts
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Tide Flow – Tides, Weather & Waves Your essential tide & weather companion for beach lovers, surfers, swimmers, fishermen, and everyone enjoying the coast. Tide Flow features a unique and beautifully designed real-time tide clock—simple, intuitive, and visually stunning. Instantly see whether the tide is rising or falling, and how long until the next high or low tide, at a single glance. No need to interpret complex charts: with Tide Flow, understanding the tides has never been easier. Get fast access to wave heights, UV index, and accurate local weather forecasts, all in one easy-to-use app. Whether you’re fishing, surfing, swimming, or just relaxing seaside, Tide Flow gives you the info you need for a perfect day on the coast. Key Features Real-Time Tide Clock: Instantly know if the tide is coming in or going out, and how long until the next high or low tide—thanks to our unique, elegant clock interface. Tides, Weather & Waves: All coastal conditions in one place – tide heights, wave swell, wind, UV index, and weather forecasts. Powered by Apple WeatherKit and trusted marine sources. Global Coverage: Find tide predictions for over 20,000 coastal locations worldwide. Favorites: Track your favorite beaches, fishing spots, surf breaks, or coastal towns at a glance. Plan Ahead: View detailed tide charts and forecasts. The Premium version unlocks 10-day forecasts and even more detailed data to help you prepare your next fishing trip, surf session, swim, or seaside outing with confidence. Tide Flow combines essential functionality with an elegant, easy-to-use experience. Perfect for locals, tourists, water sports lovers, fishermen, and anyone who wants to enjoy the coast at its best. Note: Tide Flow is for recreational planning only and not for professional navigation. Apple EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Tides & Tide Chart at every 2 weeks against Marea's every 2 months. Tides & Tide Chart also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 50%). Marea's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Marea sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Tides & Tide Chart sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Marea ships an update every 2 months, Tides & Tide Chart every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Marea | Tides & Tide Chart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (58 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 64.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 58 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | App Bakery | Manomaya SA |
Customer experience
Marea
Tides & Tide Chart
In-app purchases
Marea
- 100 Datum Requests$0.99
- 250 Datum Requests$1.99
Tides & Tide Chart
- Pro Plan3 Days trial$5.997 Days
- Pro Plan$39.991 Year
- Lifetime access | one time payment$44.99
