# TideApp vs Nautide

The clearest difference is ads: TideApp at none against Nautide's shown. TideApp also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Nautide's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 40%) and ratings volume (3.4K vs 8). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TideApp sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Nautide sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Nautide holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nautide has 3.4K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of TideApp's written reviews are positive against 67% of Nautide's.

TideApp ships an update every 2 weeks, Nautide every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TideApp | Nautide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tideapp/id288399415/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nautide-tides-wind-waves-plus/id1413108902/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **3.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **67.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #199 | **#58** |
| Size | 49 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Forrest Grant](https://appshunter.io/developer/6804692355) | [Igoox](https://appshunter.io/developer/1152673523) |

## What reviewers say

### TideApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tideapp/id288399415)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Access real-time tidal charts and data for over 4,000 locations globally. Plan trips with future tide information and view daily highs, lows, and sun/moon cycles.

**Highlights:** Global tidal charts, Daily tide highs and lows, Sun and moon cycles, Future tide graphs, Trip planning tool, Updated interface

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TideApp Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| TideApp Pro Annual | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Used to be great
- 👍 Phenomenal for timing slack tides
- 👍 Useful for planning activities
- 👍 Good free app
- 👍 Comprehensive location listings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 App is dead
- 😞 Stopped working
- 😞 Startup ad issues
- 😞 Now terrible
- 😞 Full screen ads

**Reported bugs**

- Startup ad forces browser launch
- Cannot get past opening ad
- Full screen ads that can't be closed
- Ads fill entire screen
- Full screen adds one after the other

**Requested features**

- Make a version I can buy and go ad free
- Bring back scrolling through chart waveform
- Bring back future date chart view
- Bring back ability to scroll waveform
- Add tide time offset feature


### Nautide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nautide-tides-wind-waves-plus/id1413108902)

**Currently charting:** #58 Top Grossing · Weather, #130 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Plan your maritime activities with comprehensive data on tides, waves, wind, and weather. Access detailed charts and forecasts for over 25,000 coastal stations worldwide, including fishing activity predictions and astronomical information.

**Highlights:** Tide charts and tables, Surf swell height and direction, Fish activity and solunar periods, Sunrise, sunset, and moon phases, Wind speed and direction, Coastal weather conditions, Marine open water forecast

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nautide PRO Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Nautide PRO Annual | $44.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate information
- 👍 Comprehensive data
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Helpful for fishing/boating
- 👍 Great app overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires paid subscription to access full features
- 💸 Expensive subscription fee
- 🔍 Confusing navigation
- 🐛 Inaccurate weather/tide data
- 🔋 Excessive ads in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Paid subscription issues (e.g. not working, no access to content)
- App freezing or crashing
- Incorrect data display (e.g. water temperature)

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode support for tablets
- Ability to link forecasts to specific weather stations
- Integration with Apple Watch
- Offline access to data


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TideApp free?

TideApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Nautide free?

Nautide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TideApp or Nautide?

Nautide is rated higher. TideApp averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Nautide averages 4.8 from 3.4K ratings.

### Do TideApp or Nautide have ads?

Nautide shows ads; TideApp does not.

### Which is updated more often, TideApp or Nautide?

TideApp ships an update every 2 weeks, and Nautide every 3 months. Most recently, TideApp was updated on October 10, 2026 and Nautide on October 17, 2026.

### Which is more popular, TideApp or Nautide?

TideApp currently peaks at #199 in the App Store charts, and Nautide at #58. 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.*