Comparison

My Tides vs MyTide

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

MyTide

Features
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Make every trip to the coast easier to plan. MyTide brings tide predictions, weather context, and practical timing together for shore foraging and fishing. Choose a coast and date to see the day’s tide curve, predicted low tide, suggested activity window, and when to start heading back. PLAN AROUND THE TIDE • View seven days of tide predictions • See predicted low-tide times and heights • Understand the day through a clear tide curve • Switch between shore foraging and shore fishing CHECK THE CONDITIONS • Combine tide information with local weather forecasts • Review wind, rainfall, and daily conditions when available • See a simple activity score with the factors behind it FIND YOUR NEXT COAST • Explore supported coastal spots on a map • Search and sort nearby coasts • View practical details, local notes, and facilities • Save favorite places on your iPhone BUILT FOR QUICK DECISIONS • Available in English and Simplified Chinese • Saved places and forecast caches are stored on your device • Clear data source and freshness labels • No account or sign-in required MyTide provides planning guidance based on tide predictions and available weather forecasts. Coastal conditions can change quickly. Always check official local advisories, access restrictions, on-site signs, and current conditions before setting out. MyTide is not intended for navigation, emergency use, or safety-critical decisions.

Screenshots

My Tides4 screens
MyTide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MyTide at none against My Tides's 2. My Tides's advantage is device support (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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. MyTide asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Tides ships an update every 3 days, MyTide weekly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
My Tides versus MyTide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy TidesMyTide
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews23.5% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAgustin PratsJun Wang

In-app purchases

2 purchases

My Tides

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

MyTide

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My Tides free?
My Tides is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MyTide free?
MyTide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do My Tides or MyTide have ads?
Neither My Tides nor MyTide shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My Tides or MyTide?
My Tides ships an update every 3 days, and MyTide weekly. Most recently, My Tides was updated on October 29, 2026 and MyTide on October 29, 2026.

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