Comparison

Tidal Watch vs Hydrawise

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

Head to head
About

Tidal Watch

This utility app provides a visual representation of coastal tide predictions. It allows users to set local high and low tide times, displaying predictions with a unique tide arrow clock hand. It's designed for anyone who needs to easily track coastal tide states at a glance.

Highlights
  • Visual tide prediction display
  • Set local high/low tide times
  • Tide arrow clock hand
  • Digital and analog tide times
  • Easy to read at a glance
  • Works anywhere with 6-hour tide cycles
Features
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Tidal Watch is a clock specifically designed to keep track of the coastal tides at a designated geographic coastal location, offering a simple and reliable way to keep track of local tides. Set the high or low tide time based upon your location, and Tidal Watch will continuously display tide predictions indicated by the tide arrow clock hand. Clearly tells the time of day and shows the hours to high and low tides as well as the digital and analog times of the High and Low tides. Perfect for swimmers, beachcombers, fishermen, mariners, surfers, boat owners, seaside property owners, or anyone who enjoys tracking the costal tides, it offers at a glance a simple and reliable way to grasp the states of the local tides. Much easier to read than tide tables or charts, Tidal Watch is easy to use; simply set Tidal Watch to align with your local beach's high and low tide times and you’ll always know the tide states with a simple glance. Track the tide where you actually are, not the nearest tide station. Forecasting tides on the Atlantic and Pacific Coasts, Tidal Watch works anywhere where the tides change every 6 hours and 12.5 minutes.

About

Hydrawise

Optimize your irrigation with intelligent watering schedules based on local weather forecasts. This app helps conserve water while ensuring your landscape stays healthy and vibrant. Manage your irrigation system remotely for ultimate convenience.

Highlights
  • Predictive Watering™
  • Local weather insights
  • Water savings optimization
  • Lush landscape creation
  • Remote irrigation management
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Elevate Your Irrigation Experience with Hydrawise! Discover the ultimate in irrigation control with the Hydrawise App. Harness the power of Predictive Watering™, fueled by local weather data, to optimise water usage and enhance your landscape's vitality. Key Features: Predictive Watering: Let advanced algorithms adjust schedules based on local weather forecasts, saving water and promoting a thriving landscape. Improved Local Weather Insights: Dive into weather data with enhanced icons and descriptors that make it easier to understand the forecast's impact on your irrigation schedule. Maximise Water Savings: Hydrawise intelligently adapts watering schedules, conserving water without compromising landscape health. Lush Landscapes: Create an environment of beauty and sustainability by tailoring irrigation to your landscape's unique needs. Stay Connected: Never lose touch with your irrigation system — manage it remotely and with ease. Experience the Future of Irrigation: Hydrawise empowers you to take command of your irrigation system like never before. • Embrace the power of Predictive Watering, seamlessly integrating local weather data to optimise water usage. • Cultivate a landscape that flourishes while saving water and effort. • Stay in touch with your irrigation, from anywhere, anytime. Download the app now and embark on a journey to transform your landscape into a masterpiece of efficiency and beauty!

Screenshots

Tidal Watch4 screens
Hydrawise4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hydrawise at 4.7 against Tidal Watch's 2.8. Hydrawise also leads on ratings volume (65K vs 5). Tidal Watch's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 39%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hydrawise holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hydrawise has 65K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Tidal Watch's written reviews are positive against 39% of Hydrawise's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tidal Watch versus Hydrawise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTidal WatchHydrawise
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (5 ratings)4.7 (65K ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better38.6% of reviews
Number of ratings565K — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNeumeric Systems, Inc.Hunter Industries

Customer experience

Tidal Watch

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative37.5%

Hydrawise

All ratings64,610 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral1.9%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews868 reviews
Positive38.6%
Neutral9.6%
Negative51.8%

Bugs and requests

Tidal Watch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Hydrawise

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Zones not starting as scheduled
  • Incorrect flow rate and water usage data

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to pause/resume programs
  • Customizable watering schedules
  • Improved reporting and historical data
  • Easier manual zone control

In-app purchases

None

Tidal Watch

No in-app purchases

None

Hydrawise

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tidal Watch free?
Tidal Watch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hydrawise free?
Hydrawise is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tidal Watch or Hydrawise?
Hydrawise is rated higher. Tidal Watch averages 2.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Hydrawise averages 4.7 from 65K ratings.
Do Tidal Watch or Hydrawise have ads?
Neither Tidal Watch nor Hydrawise shows ads.

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