Comparison

SurfTideWatch (Tide graph) vs 釣果記録FishRanker

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

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About

SurfTideWatch (Tide graph)

Visualize tide graphs and astronomical events for marine sports. Select from thousands of global tide points and synchronize data to your Apple Watch. Customize place names and utilize complications for quick access to tide information.

Highlights
  • Tide graph visualization
  • Global tide point selection (10,000+)
  • Synchronization with Apple Watch
  • Customizable place names
  • Astronomical event display (sunrise, sunset)
  • Apple Watch complications support
Features
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"SurfTideWatch" is an app that show a tide graph on Apple Watch. It can be able to select the places to use from about 10,000 tide points around the world on iPhone and synchronize with Apple Watch. You can select from the map a tide place. Also you can change the place name to make it easier to understand. It can store up to 5 places on Apple Watch. It can be saved is for 2 weeks of tide data, but it can be updated from your iPhone at any time. It can be shown graphically and you can check astronomical events such as sunrise, sunset, high tide, low tide and more infomation. It also supports watch's complications. Some complications can display the next tide event information. The following is a simple method for creating tide data on your iPhone. For details, check to "Help & Support" from "Settings" in the app. ----- 1, Tap the "+" button at the bottom right of the main screen 2, Select which area tide places will be shown on the map You can choose from the following 7 areas. - U.S. Upper East Coast (Maine through Virginia) - U.S. Lower East Coast (North Carolina through Florida Keys) - U.S. Gulf Coast (East to West) - U.S. West Coast (North to South) - Northern sites outside contiguous U.S. (except Japan) - Southern sites outside contiguous U.S. - Japan and nearby sites When the selection is over, it will be the map screen It takes some time to process the first time. 3, Tap the map pin shown on the map and select the place to register Places that are close together are clustered. Clustering is released when you zoom the map. You can select multiple places. 4, Tap the "+" navigation button at the top right of the map screen and to return to the main screen 5, Tap "Update All" on the right side of the screen to get tide data This takes a little time. The operation up to this point , the preparation of tide data is complete. Finally, send the tide data to your Apple Watch. If Apple Watch is connected to iPhone, tap "≪" at the top center of the screen to synchronize. If it is not connected, tap "Save to iCloud". In this case, Apple Watch will automatically sync when it comes online. ----- Note: This app is an app for showing a tide information on Apple Watch. It cannot show tide data on the iPhone alone. This app can be used for marine sports such as surfing and fishing, but please do not use it for nautical purposes. To use iCloud, you must be signed in to iCloud on your iPhone.

About

釣果記録FishRanker

Effortlessly log your fishing catches in seconds, automatically recording details like weather and tide information. Share your results, connect with other anglers, and level up your fishing rank for exclusive rewards. Supports private logging and aims to promote sustainable fishing.

Highlights
  • Automatic data entry
  • Weather and tide recording
  • Private fishing logs
  • Angler communication
  • Real-time catch sharing
  • Player rank progression
Features
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【FishRankerとは】 基本機能無料、広告フリーで快適にご利用いただける釣果記録アプリです。 AIカメラを搭載し、釣果にまつわるあらゆる情報を自動で入力、天候や潮汐情報、海面水温も手間なく記録できます。 釣り場の非公開や、タイムラインに掲載しない投稿も可能であり、自己記録や釣果の分析を目的としている釣り人にも最適な釣果記録アプリです。 【FishRankerの特徴】 ■AIカメラが魚種を判別 搭載されているAIカメラが魚種を判別してアプリに自動で入力します。 入力の作業を省略し、スムーズに記録することができます。 分からない魚が釣れた時も、AIカメラを向けると魚の名前が分かります。 ■分析機能で釣果UP! AIカメラのシャッターを押した瞬間の日時や、釣果写真に紐づいている日時から、「潮汐」「潮位」「風向き」「海面水温」「気温」「気圧」を自動で取得し、釣果データとして記録することができます。 分析機能で釣れた時の傾向やパターンを分析し、釣行の参考にすることで更なる釣果を目指すことができます。 ■複雑な分析も可能! 「釣果タグ」を使用することで釣果をグループ分けでき、より複雑な分析も可能になります。 釣果タグは自分の好きなものを設定できます。ルアーや釣り場、そのときのベイトなど…可能性は無限大! ■タイムラインに流さず記録 こっそり投稿を使用すると人目につかずに投稿できます。 なるべく見られたくない釣果や、過去の釣果をたくさん記録したいとき、SNSのような使い方を避けたい釣り人にオススメの機能です。 ■誰にも見られない秘密のメモ 釣果にヒットパターンなどを記録しておきたいけど、人には見せたくない方は必見!秘密のメモ機能で誰にも見られない自分だけの記録を残せます。 ■ゲーム要素が満載! 釣果を記録するたびにプレイヤーランクが上がる!ランクを上げて限定グッズをGETしましょう。期間限定のユーザー協力イベントや、クエスト、バッジの獲得など、リアルな釣りを通したゲーム体験ができます。 自分のプレイヤーランクを上げて、特別な限定アイテムもGETしましょう! ■釣り人同士のコミュニケーション機能 個性豊かなプロフィールカードの作成や、釣果へのコメント、応援などを通し、みんなでFishRankerを楽しむことができます。リアルタイムで釣果情報を共有することもできます。 ■釣果情報をチェック みんなの釣果を検索することができます。最近釣れている魚や、みんなが使用している釣り具を参考に、釣行の計画を立ててみましょう! 【こんな方にオススメ】 ・釣りが好きな方 ・これから釣りを始めたい方 ・もっと魚を釣りたい方 ・かっこよくスマートに釣りを楽しみたい方 ・最近の釣りがマンネリしている方 ・潮汐情報や天気、水温なども記録したい方 ・釣りのプロを目指している方 ・釣りのプロや釣り具の開発に携わっている方 ・釣果情報をノートなどに記録している方 ・釣果写真をたくさん撮る方 ・釣果写真がフォルダに埋もれている方 ・SNSにちょっと疲れてきている方 ・自分の釣りのレベルを試したい方 ・日本記録級の魚を釣り上げたい方 ・釣り場を守りながら釣りを楽しみたい方 ・魚や環境に配慮しながら釣りを楽しみたい方 ・広告に煩わしさを感じている方 【サービスについて】 ◆基本利用料無料 無料会員様も釣果情報をみたり、記録することが可能です。十分にお楽しみいただけます。 ※一部の機能はFishRankerプレミアムへ加入することでご利用いただけます。 ◆FishRankerプレミアム 釣りのエキスパートに向けのプレミアムな機能をお楽しみください。 初月は無料でお試しいただけます。 価格:月額680円(税込) 期間:1か月間(申し込み日から起算)/月額自動更新 ◎FishRankerは、持続可能な釣り文化の存続を目指しています

Screenshots

SurfTideWatch (Tide graph)4 screens
釣果記録FishRanker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 釣果記録FishRanker at 4.6 against SurfTideWatch (Tide graph)'s 3.6. 釣果記録FishRanker also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (54% vs 24%). SurfTideWatch (Tide graph)'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.2 vs 15.5). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

釣果記録FishRanker holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 釣果記録FishRanker has 902 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of SurfTideWatch (Tide graph)'s written reviews are positive against 54% of 釣果記録FishRanker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SurfTideWatch (Tide graph) ships an update every 3 weeks, 釣果記録FishRanker every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
SurfTideWatch (Tide graph) versus 釣果記録FishRanker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSurfTideWatch (Tide graph)釣果記録FishRanker
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (8 ratings)4.6 (902 ratings) — better
Positive reviews24.4% of reviews54.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8902 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.2 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB252 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMitsuhiro ShiraiSIIG Inc.(Japan)

Customer experience

SurfTideWatch (Tide graph)

All ratings8 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive24.4%
Neutral12.2%
Negative63.4%

釣果記録FishRanker

Written reviews24 reviews
Positive54.2%
Neutral20.8%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

SurfTideWatch (Tide graph)

No in-app purchases

None

釣果記録FishRanker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SurfTideWatch (Tide graph) free?
SurfTideWatch (Tide graph) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 釣果記録FishRanker free?
釣果記録FishRanker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SurfTideWatch (Tide graph) or 釣果記録FishRanker?
釣果記録FishRanker is rated higher. SurfTideWatch (Tide graph) averages 3.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while 釣果記録FishRanker averages 4.6 from 902 ratings.
Do SurfTideWatch (Tide graph) or 釣果記録FishRanker have ads?
SurfTideWatch (Tide graph) shows ads; 釣果記録FishRanker does not.
Which is updated more often, SurfTideWatch (Tide graph) or 釣果記録FishRanker?
SurfTideWatch (Tide graph) ships an update every 3 weeks, and 釣果記録FishRanker every 3 days. Most recently, SurfTideWatch (Tide graph) was updated on October 20, 2026 and 釣果記録FishRanker on October 27, 2026.

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