# Tide Graph vs Wavve Boating

The clearest difference is price: Wavve Boating at Free against Tide Graph's $1.99. Wavve Boating also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (6.5K vs 1.6K). Tide Graph's advantage is review sentiment (70% vs 51%) and device support (5 vs 3). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Wavve Boating is free to download; Tide Graph costs $1.99 up front. Tide Graph sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Wavve Boating sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 — 4.8 for Tide Graph against 4.7 for Wavve Boating. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.6K and 6.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Tide Graph's written reviews are positive against 51% of Wavve Boating's.

Tide Graph ships an update every 6 weeks, Wavve Boating weekly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tide Graph | Wavve Boating |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tide-graph/id288420737/reviews)** | [4.7 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavve-boating-gps-map-chart/id1241140495/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K | **6.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **70.3% of reviews** | 51.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #51 | **#16** |
| Size | 29 MB | 201 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brainware LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/288420740) | [Wavve Boating INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1241140494) |

## What reviewers say

### Tide Graph

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

**Currently charting:** #51 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


### Wavve Boating

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavve-boating-gps-map-chart/id1241140495)

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Grossing · Navigation, #119 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

Navigate waterways with detailed nautical charts, tide predictions, and weather forecasts. Connect with a community of boaters to share points of interest and track friends on the water. Enjoy simplified GPS navigation tailored to your boat's draft.

**Highlights:** Simple GPS navigation, Customizable nautical charts, Community points of interest, Tide predictions, 7-day weather forecasts, Friend tracking (Fleets)

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription (No Data) | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Best Value - Wavve Boating | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription (No Data) | $69.99 | per year |
| Best Value - Wavve Boating | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate navigation
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Helpful features like weather and wave data
- 🚢 Great for new and experienced boaters
- 🤝 Good customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate depth charts
- 🚫 Limited coverage for certain areas
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Forced to sign up before trying
- 🤯 Confusing login/account issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when accessing depth data
- Logged out unexpectedly, unable to log back in
- Subscription charges despite cancellation

**Requested features**

- Add more inland lake and river coverage
- Improve auto-routing capabilities
- Allow editing of saved routes
- Integrate with more boat displays
- Add social features to share trips with friends


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tide Graph free?

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

### Is Wavve Boating free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tide Graph or Wavve Boating?

Tide Graph is rated higher. Tide Graph averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Wavve Boating averages 4.7 from 6.5K ratings.

### Do Tide Graph or Wavve Boating have ads?

Neither Tide Graph nor Wavve Boating shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tide Graph or Wavve Boating?

Tide Graph ships an update every 6 weeks, and Wavve Boating weekly. Most recently, Tide Graph was updated on September 25, 2026 and Wavve Boating on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Tide Graph or Wavve Boating?

Tide Graph currently peaks at #51 in the App Store charts, and Wavve Boating at #16. 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.*