# TideApp vs WindWise

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WindWise at none against TideApp's 2. WindWise also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). TideApp's advantage is ratings volume (21 vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model 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. WindWise asks for nothing beyond the download.

WindWise holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TideApp has 21 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | TideApp | WindWise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tideapp/id288399415/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windwise/id6740798026/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 49 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Forrest Grant](https://appshunter.io/developer/6804692355) | [久元 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/474536152) |

## 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


### WindWise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windwise/id6740798026)

This application visualizes real-time wind speed and direction with a unique home screen widget. It offers detailed 24-hour and 7-day wind forecasts for any location, making it ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and those curious about weather patterns.

**Highlights:** Real-time wind visualization widget, 24-hour and 7-day wind forecasts, Global location support, Multiple location management, Customizable themes, Ideal for outdoor activities

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TideApp free?

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

### Is WindWise free?

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

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

WindWise is rated higher. TideApp averages 4.7 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while WindWise averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TideApp or WindWise have ads?

Neither TideApp nor WindWise 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.*