Comparison

My Tides vs PH TIDES

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

Head to head
About

My Tides

Get precise tidal predictions for over 6,000 stations worldwide, entirely offline. Access live tide charts, detailed tables, moon phases, and sun events. Plan your outdoor activities with home screen widgets and Apple Watch support.

Highlights
  • Offline tide predictions
  • Live tide charts
  • Detailed tide tables
  • Moon phases and sun events
  • Home screen widgets
  • Apple Watch app
  • Siri and Shortcuts support
Features
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Know the tides before you go. Whether you're fishing, surfing, sailing, or exploring the coast, MyTides gives you precise tidal predictions for 6,000+ stations worldwide — entirely offline, right on your device. No internet required. Works anywhere, anytime. LIVE TIDE CHART See today's tide curve at a glance. A live marker tracks the current water level, while high and low tide times are clearly labeled. Scroll through days to plan ahead without ever needing a connection. DAILY CALENDAR Swipe through any date to see the full tidal picture. Each day shows the tidal range with high and low extremes. Moon phase icons mark new moons, full moons, and quarter phases. Tap any day to jump to its tide chart. DETAILED TIDE TABLES Browse tide data in a beautiful card-based layout. Every card includes a mini tide chart, all high and low tides with exact times and heights, tide coefficients, sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and moonset times. FIND ANY STATION Search by name, region, or country, or explore the interactive map. With 6,000+ stations spanning every ocean and coastline, your favorite spot is covered. Recent stations are saved for quick access. 100% OFFLINE All tide calculations happen on-device using harmonic analysis. No internet required. Open the app anywhere — on the boat, at the beach, or off the grid — and get accurate predictions instantly. MOON PHASES & SUN EVENTS Every screen includes moon phase, illumination percentage, sunrise, and sunset times. Plan around daylight and lunar cycles for the best fishing, diving, or photography conditions. TIDE COEFFICIENTS Understand the strength of each tide. Coefficients help anglers, sailors, and coastal explorers pick the best days for their activities. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS See tide info without opening the app. Small, medium, large, and extra large widgets show the next high or low tide, the current water level, and a live countdown right on your Home Screen. APPLE WATCH Check tides from your wrist. The companion app and complications keep tide times accessible when you're on the water. SIRI & SHORTCUTS Ask Siri "What's the tide?" or build custom automations with the Shortcuts app. Hands-free tide info when you need it most. WHY USERS LOVE MYTIDES • 6,000+ tide stations worldwide • Works offline — all data computed on your device • No tracking — your data stays on your device • Live tide chart with current water level • Daily calendar with tidal range overview • Detailed tide tables with heights and times • Tide coefficients for every extreme • Moon phases with illumination percentage • Sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and moonset • Interactive station map • Home Screen widgets in four sizes • Apple Watch app with complications • Siri voice queries and Shortcuts support • Designed for iOS 26 with Liquid Glass Privacy first: MyTides does not collect any personal data. All computations are performed locally on your device.

About

PH TIDES

Features
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PH TIDES is an initiative to provide a portable and citizen-centric platform for the public to access the tidal information of the National Mapping and Resource Information Authority. The mobile application provides annual predicted tidal data for the current year. All tidal information in this application can also be found in the annual Tides and Current Tables Publication available in NAMRIA Map Sales Offices nationwide. Data is provided by the Hydrography Branch - Physical Oceanography Division of the country's central mapping agency, the National Mapping and Resource Information Authority (NAMRIA). #Online Preview of Tidal Data Use the location and date picker to browse through the various tide-related information such as Sunrise and Sunset Data, High and Low Waters, Graphical Hourly Heights, and Tide Station Information. #Downloadable PDF files For offline access to tidal data, be able to download PDF files of Hourly Heights, High and Low Waters, and Astronomical Data.

Screenshots

My Tides4 screens
PH TIDES4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PH TIDES at none against My Tides's 2. PH TIDES also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 18.0). My Tides's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, 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. My Tides sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per year. PH TIDES asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Tides ships an update every 3 days, PH TIDES fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
My Tides versus PH TIDES: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy TidesPH TIDES
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews23.5% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.012.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAgustin PratsMark Allan Jay Jumeras

In-app purchases

2 purchases

My Tides

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly Subscription$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$24.99
None

PH TIDES

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My Tides free?
My Tides is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PH TIDES free?
PH TIDES is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do My Tides or PH TIDES have ads?
Neither My Tides nor PH TIDES shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My Tides or PH TIDES?
My Tides ships an update every 3 days, and PH TIDES fortnightly. Most recently, My Tides was updated on October 27, 2026 and PH TIDES on October 25, 2026.

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