Comparison

SurfTideWatch (Tide graph) vs コレクトサーフアプリ

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

Head to head
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
Read full description

"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

コレクトサーフアプリ

Features
Read full description

- オンラインのコミュニティで、同じ志を持ったメンバーと交流ができる - サーフィンの知識が学べて、上達の為の近道を得ることができる - 学んだことは記録して、海に入る前に復習できる - いつでも、どこからでも、直接プロへ相談ができる - ライブに参加して、プロの授業や相談会へ参加ができる - 初心者から上級者までのコレクトメンバーのライディングと、それに対するアドバイスを見て参考にできる Terms of Service - https://correct-surf.com/terms-of-service/

Screenshots

SurfTideWatch (Tide graph)4 screens
コレクトサーフアプリ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: コレクトサーフアプリ at 100% against SurfTideWatch (Tide graph)'s 24%. SurfTideWatch (Tide graph)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (13.2 vs 15.5). On price, update cadence, ads 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. コレクトサーフアプリ sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. SurfTideWatch (Tide graph) asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SurfTideWatch (Tide graph) ships an update every 3 weeks, コレクトサーフアプリ every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SurfTideWatch (Tide graph) versus コレクトサーフアプリ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSurfTideWatch (Tide graph)コレクトサーフアプリ
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews24.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.2 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB103 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMitsuhiro ShiraiGene,Inc.

Customer experience

SurfTideWatch (Tide graph)

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

コレクトサーフアプリ

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SurfTideWatch (Tide graph)

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

コレクトサーフアプリ

Subscriptions2
  • Lite Foundation$5.991 Month
  • 初心者脱却コース$12.991 Month
One-time5
  • 平面でのサーフスケート練習$9.99
  • 斜面でのサーフスケート練習$9.99
  • 段ボールトレーニング$9.99
Show 2 more
  • 陸で学ぶ”テイクオフマスター”$69.99
  • Surf Start – ビギナープログラム$249.99

Questions

Is SurfTideWatch (Tide graph) free?
SurfTideWatch (Tide graph) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is コレクトサーフアプリ free?
コレクトサーフアプリ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SurfTideWatch (Tide graph) or コレクトサーフアプリ have ads?
Both SurfTideWatch (Tide graph) and コレクトサーフアプリ show ads.
Which is updated more often, SurfTideWatch (Tide graph) or コレクトサーフアプリ?
SurfTideWatch (Tide graph) ships an update every 3 weeks, and コレクトサーフアプリ every 2 weeks. Most recently, SurfTideWatch (Tide graph) was updated on September 23, 2026 and コレクトサーフアプリ on September 23, 2026.

Other comparisons