# Tide Graph vs Pumpout Nav

The clearest difference is price: Pumpout Nav at Free against Tide Graph's $1.99. Pumpout Nav also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12). Tide Graph's advantage is review sentiment (70% vs 38%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On ads there is nothing between them.

Pumpout Nav is free to download; Tide Graph costs $1.99 up front. Tide Graph sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Pumpout Nav asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tide Graph holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tide Graph has 1.6K ratings behind it against 117, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Tide Graph's written reviews are positive against 38% of Pumpout Nav's.

Tide Graph ships an update every 6 weeks, Pumpout Nav every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tide Graph | Pumpout Nav |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tide-graph/id288420737/reviews)** | [4.5 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pumpout-nav/id1148752109/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 117 |
| Positive reviews | **70.3% of reviews** | 37.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#24** | — |
| Size | 29 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brainware LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/288420740) | [ecom enterprises, inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/576917120) |

## What reviewers say

### Tide Graph

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tide-graph/id288420737)

**Currently charting:** #24 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

This app provides interactive tide graphs with over 10 billion predictions for US coastal stations. It also displays sunrise, sunset, moonrise, moonset, and moon phases. Save locations and graphs for easy access.

**Highlights:** Interactive tide graphs, Sunrise, sunset, moonrise, moonset tracking, Moon phase display, Save recent locations, GPS location finder, Save graphs for later

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2015 Tides and Currents | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2016 Tides and Currents | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2017 Tides and Currents | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2018 Tides and Currents | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2019 Tides and Currents | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2020 Tides and Currents | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2021 Tides and Currents | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2022 Tides and Currents | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2023 Tides and Currents | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2024 Tides and Currents | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2026 Tides and Currents | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Accurate tide data
- 📊 Excellent visual representation of tides
- 🗓️ Detailed tide information including moon phases
- 🔍 Reliable for many locations
- 💰 Good value for the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🌐 Requires internet connection to function
- 🗺️ Limited to US and Alaska locations only
- 🔍 Difficult to find desired location
- 🕰️ Slow loading times in some cases
- 🔧 Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Reported bugs**

- Tide data inaccuracies reported in some locations
- Crashes and freezes when switching between stations
- Date/time display issues in certain cases

**Requested features**

- Offline mode for tide data
- Ability to save favorite locations
- Larger tide graph for better visibility
- Option to switch between metric and imperial units
- Automatic updates to latest tide information


### Pumpout Nav

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pumpout-nav/id1148752109)

Find nearby sewage pumpout stations, floating restrooms, and dump stations for your boat. View facility details, log your pumpouts, and learn about proper waste disposal to protect waterways. Available in select coastal and lake regions.

**Highlights:** Find nearby pumpout stations, Locate floating restrooms and dump stations, Real-time mobile pumpout tracking, View facility hours and contact info, Log pumpouts and favorite locations, Learn about sewage disposal regulations, Identify No Discharge Zones

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tide Graph free?

Tide Graph costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Pumpout Nav free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tide Graph or Pumpout Nav?

Tide Graph is rated higher. Tide Graph averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Pumpout Nav averages 4.5 from 117 ratings.

### Do Tide Graph or Pumpout Nav have ads?

Neither Tide Graph nor Pumpout Nav shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tide Graph or Pumpout Nav?

Tide Graph ships an update every 6 weeks, and Pumpout Nav every 4 months. Most recently, Tide Graph was updated on September 28, 2026 and Pumpout Nav on September 18, 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.*