# TideApp vs Tide Charts

The clearest difference is ads: TideApp at none against Tide Charts's shown. TideApp also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Tide Charts's advantage is review sentiment (69% vs 40%) and ratings volume (113K vs 8). On price, update cadence, 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 Tide Charts sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tide Charts holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tide Charts has 113K 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 69% of Tide Charts's.

TideApp ships an update every 2 weeks, Tide Charts every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TideApp | Tide Charts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tideapp/id288399415/reviews) | **[4.8 (113K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tide-charts/id957143504/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **113K** |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **68.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #199 | **#31** |
| Size | 49 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Forrest Grant](https://appshunter.io/developer/6804692355) | [7th Gear](https://appshunter.io/developer/321178305) |

## 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


### Tide Charts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tide-charts/id957143504)

**Currently charting:** #31 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Access worldwide tidal estimates, lunar data, and weather forecasts. Plan outdoor adventures with ease using current radar and offline predictions. Supports Apple Watch and includes a Today Extension for quick access.

**Highlights:** Worldwide tidal estimates, Lunar data, Weather forecast, Current radar, Offline predictions, Favorite station management, Apple Watch support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Clear tide information
- 👍 Useful for planning activities
- 💡 Comprehensive data including weather and moon phases
- 🤖 Accurate and reliable
- 🌟 Great app for Apple Watch

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate tide data in some locations
- 🙈 Intrusive and unskippable ads
- 🤯 Ads crashing the app
- 🤔 Confusing UI and navigation
- 🤖 Unreliable Apple Watch complications

**Reported bugs**

- Tide data off by several hours
- Tide graph not displaying correctly
- App crashing on ad dismissal
- Apple Watch complications freezing

**Requested features**

- Ability to set custom locations
- Improved accuracy and data sources
- Option to purchase ad-free version
- Landscape mode support
- More detailed tide height information


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TideApp free?

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

### Is Tide Charts free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TideApp or Tide Charts?

Tide Charts is rated higher. TideApp averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Tide Charts averages 4.8 from 113K ratings.

### Do TideApp or Tide Charts have ads?

Tide Charts shows ads; TideApp does not.

### Which is updated more often, TideApp or Tide Charts?

TideApp ships an update every 2 weeks, and Tide Charts every 3 weeks. Most recently, TideApp was updated on October 10, 2026 and Tide Charts on October 18, 2026.

### Which is more popular, TideApp or Tide Charts?

TideApp currently peaks at #199 in the App Store charts, and Tide Charts at #31. 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.*