# TideApp vs Windfinder

TideApp and Windfinder both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Windfinder's written reviews are positive against 40% of TideApp's. Windfinder also leads on ratings volume (63K vs 19) and chart position (#49 vs unranked). TideApp's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TideApp sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Windfinder sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for TideApp against 4.8 for Windfinder. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Windfinder has 63K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of TideApp's written reviews are positive against 81% of Windfinder's.

TideApp ships an update every 2 weeks, Windfinder every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TideApp | Windfinder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tideapp/id288399415/reviews) | **[4.8 (63K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windfinder-wind-and-weather-map/id336829635/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **63K** |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **81.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#49** |
| Size | 49 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Forrest Grant](https://appshunter.io/developer/6804692355) | [Windfinder](https://appshunter.io/developer/336829638) |

## What reviewers say

### TideApp

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

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


### Windfinder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windfinder-wind-and-weather-map/id336829635)

**Currently charting:** #49 Top Free · Weather, #49 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Get detailed wind, wave, tide, and weather forecasts for over 160,000 locations worldwide. Access real-time measurements from thousands of weather stations and animated wind maps for a global overview. Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and professionals needing precise weather data.

**Highlights:** Detailed wind and weather forecasts, Real-time wind and weather measurements, Tide forecasts, Animated wind map, Severe weather warnings, Webcams

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Windfinder Plus monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| 3 month ad-free | $2.49 | per 3 months |
| 6 month ad-free | $3.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year ad free | $4.99 | per year |
| Windfinder Plus Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| Windfinder Plus Yearly | $12.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate wind and weather forecasts
- 🚀 Detailed and easy-to-use interface
- 💡 Helpful for planning outdoor activities and sports
- 👍 Reliable and consistent performance
- 💡 Includes tide information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional inaccuracies in wind/weather predictions
- 🔍 Limited information for some locations
- 💰 Ads can be intrusive in free version
- 🔍 Lack of advanced features like dark mode

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes on some devices
- Widget not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Hourly wind/weather updates
- Ability to add custom locations
- More detailed weather information (rain, humidity, etc.)
- Integration with other weather/outdoor apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TideApp free?

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

### Is Windfinder free?

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

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

Windfinder is rated higher. TideApp averages 4.7 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Windfinder averages 4.8 from 63K ratings.

### Do TideApp or Windfinder have ads?

Windfinder shows ads; TideApp does not.

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

TideApp ships an update every 2 weeks, and Windfinder every 4 weeks. Most recently, TideApp was updated on October 27, 2026 and Windfinder on October 27, 2026.

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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.*