Comparison

Tide Pro vs Tide Chart Master

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

Head to head
About

Tide Pro

This app provides high-precision forecasts for ocean weather, including astronomical tides, storm surges, and merged ocean currents. It offers detailed data on wave conditions, ocean currents at various depths, and marine bio-chemistry. Users can also access seabed elevation and field water/soil temperatures.

Highlights
  • Astronomical tide and currents forecast
  • 6-Day storm surge forecast
  • Merged ocean-currents approach
  • Ocean wave forecast
  • Ocean currents forecast
  • Ocean bio-chemistry forecast
  • Seabed elevation data
Read full description

Tide Pro was developed by www.9oc.net and published in September 2020. If you are into fishing, beach combing, surfing, sailing, or wild fishing, this app provides high-precision ocean weather forecasts. Main benefits: 1. Astronomical tide and currents forecast: The tide model algorithm was upgraded in January 2021, and grid precision was significantly improved compared with the previous model. Supports offline access to real-time tide and moon phase data for favorite sites. 2. 6-day storm surge forecast: Storm surge is the rise in seawater level caused solely by a storm. It is measured as the height of the water above the normal predicted astronomical tide. This model output is not total water level guidance. Total tide results from the combination of storm surge and astronomical tide. Actual water levels can be significantly higher than forecast due to waves, steric effects, and other components not currently included in this model. 3. Merged ocean currents provide a practical estimate of sea-surface velocity. The total current is obtained by adding contributions from general ocean circulation, waves such as Stokes drift, and tides, including exchange between the coast and the open sea. Supports access to the speed and direction of merged ocean currents, oceanic general circulation, sea surface height, and sea surface temperature. 4. Ocean wave forecast: Supports access to wave height, wave period, wave direction, and three categories of wave data. 5. Ocean currents forecast: Supports access to current speed, direction, temperature, and salinity data for both surface currents and currents at 50 different depths. 6. Ocean biochemistry forecast: Supports access to 10 marine biochemistry indicators, including chlorophyll, phytoplankton, pH value, and gross primary productivity. 7. Seabed elevation: Supports access to seabed elevation data. Grid precision is less than 0.5 km. 8. Weather data including water temperature and soil temperature: Supports access to water temperature and soil temperature at four different depths. Please note: We cannot guarantee the accuracy of numerical forecasts and provide this information for reference only.

About

Tide Chart Master

Access global tide charts with intuitive line graphs and 7-day weather forecasts. Includes tools for temperature, humidity, air quality, decibel detection, and a compass for navigation.

Highlights
  • Global tide chart viewing
  • 7-day weather forecast
  • Sunrise/sunset times
  • Temperature and humidity measurement
  • Air quality and decibel detection
  • Compass for direction
Features
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The Tide Chart supports viewing tides in multiple regions around the world. Through a clear and easy-to-understand line chart, you can intuitively check the changing trend of tides. While checking the tides, it also supports viewing the 7-day weather forecast and sunrise/sunset times. It provides a variety of practical tools, including temperature measurement, humidity measurement, air quality measurement, and decibel detection. The compass helps you clearly distinguish directions and avoid getting lost when checking the tides. Subscription Instructions: -- Subscription Types: Monthly Subscription, Semi-annual Subscription, Weekly Subscription, Quarterly Subscription. -- Subscription Price: Please refer to the subscription page within the app for specific subscription prices. -- Subscription Payment: When you confirm the purchase of a subscription, the payment will be deducted and charged to your iTunes account. -- Subscription Renewal: The subscription will be automatically renewed and charged within 24 hours before the current period expires. After the charge is successful, the subscription period will be extended to the next cycle. -- Subscription Cancellation: If you need to cancel the renewal service, you must do so at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. The specific steps are: open your mobile phone → enter Settings → click "Apple ID" → select the "Subscriptions" page → choose the subscription you want to cancel. Privacy Policy: https://www.yuque.com/jiangdiwangjide/iwnktm/wys3zw46efxxixfb?singleDoc# Terms of Service: https://www.yuque.com/jiangdiwangjide/iwnktm/fgfc5ghovdgo9he4?singleDoc#

Screenshots

Tide Pro4 screens
Tide Chart Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tide Pro at 5.0 against Tide Chart Master's 4.4. Tide Pro also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). Tide Chart Master's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, 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. Tide Pro sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Tide Chart Master sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tide Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 7 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tide Pro ships an update every 2 months, Tide Chart Master every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tide Pro versus Tide Chart Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTide ProTide Chart Master
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.4 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings37 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer娜 金苗 何

Customer experience

Tide Pro

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral8.3%
Negative54.2%

Tide Chart Master

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Tide Pro

One-time2
  • 1 Month VIP$14.99
  • 1 Year VIP$49.99
8 purchases

Tide Chart Master

Subscriptions8
  • 誉贺全球潮汐:订阅月度专业版高级服务3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Tide Chart: Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • 誉贺全球潮汐:订阅月度高级专业版服务3 Days trial$2.991 Month
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  • 誉贺全球潮汐:订阅半年专业版高级服务3 Days trial$3.996 Months
  • Tide Chart: Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • 潮汐表:高级权限季度订阅3 Days trial$9.993 Months
  • 誉贺全球潮汐:订阅半年高级专业版服务3 Days trial$14.996 Months
  • Tide Chart: Quarterly Subscription3 Days trial$24.993 Months

Questions

Is Tide Pro free?
Tide Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tide Chart Master free?
Tide Chart Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tide Pro or Tide Chart Master?
Tide Pro is rated higher. Tide Pro averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Tide Chart Master averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.
Do Tide Pro or Tide Chart Master have ads?
Tide Pro shows ads; Tide Chart Master does not.
Which is updated more often, Tide Pro or Tide Chart Master?
Tide Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Tide Chart Master every 4 months. Most recently, Tide Pro was updated on October 6, 2026 and Tide Chart Master on September 24, 2026.

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