Comparison

SurfTideWatch (Tide graph) vs 釣果ログ

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

釣果ログ

Features
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My Catch Log brings everything you need to log your fishing into one app. Easy logging - Record catches with a photo and a map pin (GPS or tap) - Auto-fills weather and tide (spring tide, etc.) alongside species, size, and notes - Tap to enter rod / reel / line / leader / hook / rig / bait from your saved tackle; barcode scanning supported - "Quick batch mode" to log multiple species from a single trip at once Map, tides, and sea temperature - See your catches as pins on the map; filter by period and species - Tide graphs for the nearest station show when the fish were biting - Sea-surface temperature for about 60 areas nationwide; save it to a catch and view a one-year trend - Tackle shops on the map with one-tap call and directions Make the most of your log - Stats dashboard (by month, by species, personal bests; switch between count and total size) - Share catches with photos to X, LINE, Instagram, and other apps Sign in - Sign in with email, Apple, or Google. Cloud sync keeps your data safe across devices Pricing - Core features are free. - Free plan: upload up to 10 photos per week (resets every Monday). - Premium (¥400/month or ¥3,800/year, auto-renewing): upload up to 100 photos per week. - Payment is charged to your App Store account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://stellular-sawine-a03782.netlify.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://stellular-sawine-a03782.netlify.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

SurfTideWatch (Tide graph)4 screens
釣果ログ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SurfTideWatch (Tide graph) at none against 釣果ログ's 2. SurfTideWatch (Tide graph) also leads on iOS requirement (13.2 vs 15.1). 釣果ログ's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price 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. 釣果ログ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. SurfTideWatch (Tide graph) asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SurfTideWatch (Tide graph) ships an update every 3 weeks, 釣果ログ every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SurfTideWatch (Tide graph) versus 釣果ログ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSurfTideWatch (Tide graph)釣果ログ
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews24.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.2 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMitsuhiro Shiraiyutaka kitagawa

In-app purchases

None

SurfTideWatch (Tide graph)

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

釣果ログ

Subscriptions2
  • プレミアム(月額)$1.991 Month
  • プレミアム(年額)$22.991 Year

Questions

Is SurfTideWatch (Tide graph) free?
SurfTideWatch (Tide graph) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 釣果ログ free?
釣果ログ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SurfTideWatch (Tide graph) or 釣果ログ have ads?
SurfTideWatch (Tide graph) shows ads; 釣果ログ does not.
Which is updated more often, SurfTideWatch (Tide graph) or 釣果ログ?
SurfTideWatch (Tide graph) ships an update every 3 weeks, and 釣果ログ every 2 days. Most recently, SurfTideWatch (Tide graph) was updated on October 20, 2026 and 釣果ログ on October 8, 2026.

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