Comparison

Marea vs Tide forecast

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Tide forecasts
  • Moon phase tracking
  • Hour-by-hour timeline navigation
  • Customizable datums (in-app purchase)
  • Suitable for coastal and tidal river locations
Features
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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).

About

Tide forecast

This marine guide provides a 5-day forecast for tides, waves, and wind, along with water and air temperatures. It offers localized data for your nearest city, including moon and sun times, to help plan aquatic activities.

Highlights
  • 5-day marine forecast
  • Tidal movements
  • Wave heights
  • Wind direction and speed
  • Water and air temperature
  • Moon and sun times
  • Localized data
Features
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Tides is your complete marine forecast app for surfing, fishing, boating, and beach activities. Get accurate 5-day predictions for tide times, wave conditions, wind speed, and solunar periods - all in one simple app. **TIDE PREDICTIONS YOU CAN TRUST** View precise high tide and low tide times with height data for thousands of coastal locations worldwide. Plan your activities around the ocean's natural rhythm. **COMPLETE WAVE & SURF FORECAST** Check wave height, swell direction, and wave period before your surf session. Find the perfect conditions for your skill level and favorite breaks. **DETAILED WIND CONDITIONS** Monitor wind speed, gusts, and direction with hourly forecasts. Essential data for sailing, kitesurfing, windsurfing, and any wind-dependent activity. **SOLUNAR FISHING CHARTS** Identify the best fishing times using solunar theory. See major and minor feeding periods to maximize your catch rate on every trip. **TEMPERATURE DATA** Check both water temperature and air temperature forecasts. Know whether you need a wetsuit or if conditions are perfect for a swim. **SUN & MOON TIMES** Plan golden hour photography or early morning fishing with accurate sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and moonset times for your location. **AUTOMATIC LOCATION** Open the app and instantly see forecasts for your nearest coastal area. No manual searching - get relevant local data immediately. **MODERN, CLEAN INTERFACE** Access all information quickly with an intuitive design. Perfect for a quick glance before heading out or detailed trip planning. **IDEAL FOR:** - Surfers tracking waves and tides - Anglers using solunar charts for fishing times - Sailors and boaters checking wind and tide conditions - Beach visitors monitoring water temperature - Coastal photographers planning tide levels - Kayakers and paddleboarders checking conditions Download Tides today for free and make smarter decisions about your ocean activities.

Screenshots

Marea3 screens
Tide forecast3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tide forecast at 100% against Marea's 50%. Marea's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Marea sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Tide forecast sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Marea ships an update every 2 months, Tide forecast monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Marea versus Tide forecast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMareaTide forecast
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApp BakeryOleksandr Kondenko

Customer experience

Marea

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Tide forecast

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral7.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Marea

One-time2
  • 100 Datum Requests$0.99
  • 250 Datum Requests$1.99
1 purchases

Tide forecast

One-time1
  • Ad-Free experience$9.99

Questions

Is Marea free?
Marea is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tide forecast free?
Tide forecast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Marea or Tide forecast have ads?
Tide forecast shows ads; Marea does not.
Which is updated more often, Marea or Tide forecast?
Marea ships an update every 2 months, and Tide forecast monthly. Most recently, Marea was updated on October 13, 2026 and Tide forecast on October 21, 2026.

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