# Tide Alert (NOAA) vs Surf Report

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tide Alert (NOAA) at 75% against Surf Report's 25%. Tide Alert (NOAA) also leads on ratings volume (45K vs 4) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Surf Report's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tide Alert (NOAA) sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 3 months and Surf Report sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Surf Report holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tide Alert (NOAA) has 45K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Tide Alert (NOAA)'s written reviews are positive against 25% of Surf Report's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Tide Alert (NOAA) ships an update every 3 weeks, Surf Report every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tide Alert (NOAA) | Surf Report |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tide-alert-noaa-tide-chart/id1352211125/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surf-report/id1671403708/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **45K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#47** | — |
| Size | 36 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rivolu LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1086229238) | [雪平 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1045915049) |

## What reviewers say

### Tide Alert (NOAA)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tide-alert-noaa-tide-chart/id1352211125)

**Currently charting:** #47 Top Grossing · Weather, #98 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Get accurate tide predictions, lunar phases, and weather data with personalized alerts. Features offline access, customizable charts, and Apple Watch integration. Ideal for anyone who enjoys coastal activities.

**Highlights:** Personalized high and low tide alerts, Offline tide information, Lunar phase calendar, Swell chart with height, period, and direction, Compare tide charts across multiple stations, Customizable tide charts and alerts, Apple Watch integration

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Months Full Access | $6.99 | per 3 months |
| Tide Alert 1 Year Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Tide Alert Gold | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate and easy to use
- 👍 Straightforward and intuitive interface
- 💡 Useful tide and moon phase information
- 🚀 Convenient widget and alerts
- 👍 Reliable and consistent performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and sync issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Subscription requirement for full features

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch after iOS updates
- Tide data not syncing correctly with visual indicators

**Requested features**

- Add support for negative tide levels
- Improve sync between app and Apple Watch
- Implement family sharing for subscription


### Surf Report

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surf-report/id1671403708)

Access detailed surf forecasts for over 6,000 global surf spots. Filter conditions like swell height, direction, and wind speed to find the optimal time for your next session. Offers a 7-day forecast and wave map for pro users.

**Highlights:** Global surf spot forecasts, Advanced filtering options, 7-day surf forecast, 7-day wave map, Swell height, period, and direction, Wind speed and direction

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Pro | $17.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tide Alert (NOAA) free?

Tide Alert (NOAA) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Surf Report free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tide Alert (NOAA) or Surf Report?

Surf Report is rated higher. Tide Alert (NOAA) averages 4.8 out of 5 from 45K ratings, while Surf Report averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Tide Alert (NOAA) or Surf Report have ads?

Neither Tide Alert (NOAA) nor Surf Report shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tide Alert (NOAA) or Surf Report?

Tide Alert (NOAA) ships an update every 3 weeks, and Surf Report every 2 months. Most recently, Tide Alert (NOAA) was updated on October 2, 2026 and Surf Report on October 1, 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.*