# AyeTides vs Tide Graph

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AyeTides at none against Tide Graph's 12. AyeTides also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 70%) and ratings volume (4.9K vs 1.6K). Tide Graph's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $7.99) and device support (5 vs 3). On rating, update cadence, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

AyeTides costs $7.99 and Tide Graph $1.99 up front. Tide Graph sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. AyeTides asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for AyeTides against 4.8 for Tide Graph. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.9K and 1.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of AyeTides's written reviews are positive against 70% of Tide Graph's.

AyeTides ships an update every 3 weeks, Tide Graph every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AyeTides | Tide Graph |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [4.8 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ayetides/id287316432/reviews) | [4.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tide-graph/id288420737/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.9K** | 1.6K |
| Positive reviews | **87.0% of reviews** | 70.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #66 | **#24** |
| Size | 27 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hahn Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/287316437) | [Brainware LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/288420740) |

## What reviewers say

### AyeTides

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ayetides/id287316432)

**Currently charting:** #66 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

Access tide and current data for over 13,400 global locations without an internet connection. Plan your coastal activities with detailed daily events, interactive graphs, and station search options.

**Highlights:** Offline tide and current data, 13,400+ global locations, Interactive tide graphs, Station search by map, name, or location, Daily events in tabular form, Regular updates with new stations

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate and reliable
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🌊 Comprehensive tide and current data
- 🔍 Offline functionality
- 🌙 Includes moon and sunrise/sunset data

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔄 Issues with updating favorites or station list
- 📱 Limited Apple Watch integration
- 🔍 Difficulty finding some locations

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on latest iOS versions
- Incorrect tide data for some locations
- Landscape mode issues on iPad

**Requested features**

- Add more detailed current/flow data
- Improve graphical tide charts
- Integrate with weather/marine forecasts
- Enhance Apple Watch app functionality


### Tide Graph

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tide-graph/id288420737)

**Currently charting:** #24 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

This app provides interactive tide graphs with over 10 billion predictions for US coastal stations. It also displays sunrise, sunset, moonrise, moonset, and moon phases. Save locations and graphs for easy access.

**Highlights:** Interactive tide graphs, Sunrise, sunset, moonrise, moonset tracking, Moon phase display, Save recent locations, GPS location finder, Save graphs for later

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2015 Tides and Currents | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2016 Tides and Currents | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2017 Tides and Currents | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2018 Tides and Currents | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2019 Tides and Currents | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2020 Tides and Currents | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2021 Tides and Currents | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2022 Tides and Currents | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2023 Tides and Currents | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2024 Tides and Currents | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2026 Tides and Currents | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Accurate tide data
- 📊 Excellent visual representation of tides
- 🗓️ Detailed tide information including moon phases
- 🔍 Reliable for many locations
- 💰 Good value for the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🌐 Requires internet connection to function
- 🗺️ Limited to US and Alaska locations only
- 🔍 Difficult to find desired location
- 🕰️ Slow loading times in some cases
- 🔧 Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Reported bugs**

- Tide data inaccuracies reported in some locations
- Crashes and freezes when switching between stations
- Date/time display issues in certain cases

**Requested features**

- Offline mode for tide data
- Ability to save favorite locations
- Larger tide graph for better visibility
- Option to switch between metric and imperial units
- Automatic updates to latest tide information


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AyeTides free?

AyeTides costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tide Graph free?

Tide Graph costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AyeTides or Tide Graph?

AyeTides and Tide Graph are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4.9K and 1.6K ratings respectively.

### Do AyeTides or Tide Graph have ads?

Neither AyeTides nor Tide Graph shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AyeTides or Tide Graph?

AyeTides ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tide Graph every 6 weeks. Most recently, AyeTides was updated on September 28, 2026 and Tide Graph on September 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, AyeTides or Tide Graph?

AyeTides currently peaks at #66 in the App Store charts, and Tide Graph at #24. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*