# TideApp vs Swift Tides

TideApp and Swift Tides both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Swift Tides's written reviews are positive against 40% of TideApp's. Swift Tides also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.3 vs 16.4). TideApp's advantage is chart position (#199 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TideApp sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Swift Tides asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for TideApp against 4.6 for Swift Tides. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 17 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of TideApp's written reviews are positive against 88% of Swift Tides's.

## The numbers

| Metric | TideApp | Swift Tides |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tideapp/id288399415/reviews) | **[4.6 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swift-tides/id1437418089/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **17** |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#199** | — |
| Size | 49 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **11.3** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Forrest Grant](https://appshunter.io/developer/6804692355) | [Todd Williams](https://appshunter.io/developer/1025940589) |

## 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


### Swift Tides

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swift-tides/id1437418089)

Get accurate tide predictions for surfing, fishing, or boating. Access NOAA data for your favorite coastal locations.

**Highlights:** Tide prediction data, NOAA data source, Supports surfing, Supports fishing, Supports sailing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TideApp free?

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

### Is Swift Tides free?

Swift Tides is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TideApp or Swift Tides?

Swift Tides is rated higher. TideApp averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Swift Tides averages 4.6 from 17 ratings.

### Do TideApp or Swift Tides have ads?

Neither TideApp nor Swift Tides shows ads.

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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.*