# Swift Tides vs Tides Explorer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Swift Tides at none against Tides Explorer's 1. Swift Tides also leads on iOS requirement (11.3 vs 17.6). Tides Explorer's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tides Explorer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Swift Tides asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tides Explorer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 25 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Swift Tides's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tides Explorer's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Swift Tides | Tides Explorer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swift-tides/id1437418089/reviews) | **[5.0 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tides-explorer/id6446066346/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **25** |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.3** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Todd Williams](https://appshunter.io/developer/1025940589) | [Lonnie Millett](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620072866) |

## What reviewers say

### Swift Tides

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swift-tides/id1437418089)

Get accurate tide predictions for surfing, fishing, or boating. Access NOAA data for your favorite coastal locations.

**Highlights:** Tide prediction data, NOAA data source, Supports surfing, Supports fishing, Supports sailing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tides Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tides-explorer/id6446066346)

This app provides accurate tide, current, and weather predictions using official NOAA data for thousands of stations. Plan your water activities with clear charts, sun/moon information, and customizable widgets.

**Highlights:** Accurate tide and current predictions, Fast station search, Favorites for quick access, Interactive charts, Weather data at stations, Sun, moon, and twilight info, Home and Lock Screen widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime purchase | $3.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Swift Tides free?

Swift Tides is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tides Explorer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Swift Tides or Tides Explorer?

Tides Explorer is rated higher. Swift Tides averages 4.6 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Tides Explorer averages 5.0 from 25 ratings.

### Do Swift Tides or Tides Explorer have ads?

Neither Swift Tides nor Tides Explorer shows ads.

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