Pacific Tides vs VMGD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pacific Tides
This app provides tide prediction calendars for the Pacific region, generated with data from Australian-funded programs and regional organizations. It utilizes information from sea level monitoring stations and tide gauges for accurate calculations.
- Tide prediction calendars
- Pacific region coverage
- Data from climate and ocean programs
- Sea level monitoring data
- Tide gauge information
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Pacific Tide Prediction Calendars are generated by the Australian-funded Climate and Oceans Support Program in the Pacific (COSPPac) and are now being designed and produced in the region by the Pacific Community (SPC)’s Ocean and Tides Knowledge Unit. The calendar predictions are calculated by the Australian Bureau of Meteorology’s Tidal Unit with information from the Pacific Sea Level Monitoring stations and a few additional tide gauges around the region.
VMGD
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Stay informed and prepared with the VMGD app, your essential companion for real-time weather updates and geo-hazard alerts in Vanuatu. Designed to support the Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-Hazards Department (VMGD), our app ensures you have access to accurate and timely information to keep us and our community safe. Key Features: Real-Time Weather Updates: Receive the latest forecasts and weather conditions across Vanuatu. Geo-Hazard Alerts: Stay informed about volcanic activity, earthquakes, tsunamis, and other natural hazards. User-Friendly Interface: Navigate effortlessly through comprehensive data tailored for both residents and visitors. Offline Access: Access critical information even without an internet connection. Empower yourself with reliable information—download the VMGD app today and stay ahead of the elements.
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Verdict
Pacific Tides and VMGD are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Pacific Tides ships an update monthly, VMGD every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pacific Tides | VMGD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pacific Community | WebTec Solutions |
In-app purchases
Pacific Tides
No in-app purchases
VMGD
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Pacific Tides free?
Is VMGD free?
Do Pacific Tides or VMGD have ads?
Which is updated more often, Pacific Tides or VMGD?
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