Comparison

TidesTable_SD vs CATALINA

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

Head to head
About

TidesTable_SD

Provides detailed tide predictions for San Diego, CA, including high and low tide times, swell height, and lunar influence. Features a zoomable map, GPS directions, and event links for Fiesta Island. Offers graphical and textual data for the entire month, working offline.

Highlights
  • High & Low Tide Estimates
  • Ocean Swell Height Data
  • Lunar Influence Chart
  • Zoomable Map of Mission Bay Park
  • GPS Driving Directions
  • Upcoming Event Links
  • Offline Tidal Information
Features
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-TidesTable_SD provides the Best Estimates of HIGH & LOW Tide in San Diego, CA in the WORLD! **2 HIGH Tides + 2 LOW Tides per Day combined with ~9 FEET of OCEAN Swell = Better Check the TIDES TABLE before Setting up your Fiesta Island Seaside Campsite!~ -TidesTable_SD is Loaded with Tidal Data.....Date / Time / Ocean Swell Height / Charted Lunar Influence on Ocean Height by Rolling Month 2025 & 2026 TIDES DATA Included!! You won't need an update until 2027!!   *No signal or updates necessary for the Tidal Information Table & Graph! Prepare for your Annual Softball Tourney the Best Way.   TidesTable_SD provides a Zoomable Map of Mission Bay Park & Links to City Information Use the included GPS Links to get Driving Directions & even review the Current Fireworks Schedule!! Using the Most Accurate Lunar Forecasts of HIGH & LOW Tide Available from the US Government, TidesTable_SD provides a graphical picture of the HIGH & LOW Tides for the Entire Month for San Diego, CA. Go to Fiesta Island Prepared for Maximum Enjoyment!! TidesTable_SD displays the Current Time Until Next High/Low Tide....the Relative Size of the Tide (centimeters & Feet) In San Diego, High Tide - Low Tide = Up to ~10 Feet of Water!! (~5 Feet Avg) Swipe Right to Check the Previous 2 Tides (now you can make sense of that Dark Waterline in the Sand) (blue text) Swipe Left to Check Current Impending Tides. (golden text) The Fat Blue Line reveals the Expected Water Height at Tide Tilt your Phone to Landscape to reveal a Graph of the Next 120 High & LowTides Tilt you Phone to Portrait to display a Table Listing the next 120 High & Low Tides (an Entire Month!) Use the "GPS" button to open Apple Maps for Directions Use the "SD" button to open San Diego's Fiesta Island Upcoming Event Page and City Links Tap the TritiumSoft button for a Fast Link to our other offerings on the App Store. Each Day there are approximately 2 sets of High / Low Tide.   Normally One Set of Tides is Very Large, Impacting Enjoyment of the Beach on Fiesta Island. Now you can see what is going on with the Tides in San Diego!   Accurate Tidal Data Any Time of Day, Any Day of the Year!! With Up-to-the-Minute Graphical and Textual Tidal Data, you can Park and Setup your Rig on the Beach like a PRO!! *works on iPhone & iPad

About

CATALINA

Your pocket guide to Catalina Island, offering discovery, maps, and real-time event information. Plan your perfect island getaway by browsing experiences and saving favorites to your profile.

Highlights
  • Island discovery guide
  • Interactive maps of Avalon and Two Harbors
  • Real-time event listings
  • Adventure booking
  • Personalized itinerary planning
  • Save favorite experiences
Features
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It's Catalina in your pocket—everything you need for the perfect island getaway, right at your fingertips. GUIDE: Discover the magic of Catalina Island, one unforgettable experience at a time. MAP: Explore the charming streets of Avalon and the rustic village of Two Harbors. TODAY: See what’s happening now, book adventures, and craft your ideal itinerary. PROFILE: Browse and save your favorite experiences on your personal profile.

Screenshots

TidesTable_SD4 screens
CATALINA3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CATALINA at Free against TidesTable_SD's $0.99. CATALINA also leads on ratings volume (9 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CATALINA is free to download; TidesTable_SD costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for TidesTable_SD against 5.0 for CATALINA. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CATALINA has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TidesTable_SD ships an update every 3 months, CATALINA every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TidesTable_SD versus CATALINA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTidesTable_SDCATALINA
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings19 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB132 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJack McCormackCatalina Island Company

Customer experience

TidesTable_SD

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

CATALINA

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

TidesTable_SD

No in-app purchases

None

CATALINA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TidesTable_SD free?
TidesTable_SD costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CATALINA free?
CATALINA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TidesTable_SD or CATALINA?
TidesTable_SD and CATALINA are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 9 ratings respectively.
Do TidesTable_SD or CATALINA have ads?
Neither TidesTable_SD nor CATALINA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TidesTable_SD or CATALINA?
TidesTable_SD ships an update every 3 months, and CATALINA every 4 months. Most recently, TidesTable_SD was updated on October 19, 2026 and CATALINA on October 5, 2026.

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