Comparison

Tide Graph vs Nautical Charts & Maps

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Tide Graph

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
Currently charting
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- Provided over 10 billion predictions - Supports iOS 11+, Watch OS 4.3+, iPhone 7+ Tide Graph uses the harmonic predictions from thousands of US coastal stations and presents them in a fun and interactive graph. And now, in version 2.0 you also get an intuitive graph that shows sunrise, sunset, moonrise, moonset, and moon phase at a glance. Save recent locations, find locations using GPS location, and save graphs for later. Tides have a great influence on the lives of boaters, fishermen, surfers, coastal communities, marine life, and vacationers just to name a few. Directly or indirectly, the great flow of our massive ocean bodies of water impact the daily lives of everyone on this planet. The cyclical movement of the Earth's tides are caused by a combination of the gravitational forces of the sun and moon as well as the shape of the costal region. Unlike simple tide clocks that you can buy in novelty stores, more accurate tide predictions use special data gathered by instruments located at each tide station. The data from these measurements are used to determine the harmonic components which then feed into the mathematical algorithms which predict tides for the future. The end results are tested for accuracy and adjustments are made as necessary. Tide Graph has US owned Tide Stations Only. An internet connection is required to get the latest tide graph. - See TideGraph.com for a complete list of stations.

About

Nautical Charts & Maps

Access NOAA Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC) for offline marine navigation. View detailed information like buoys, depths, and port features. Overlay NOAA weather maps including radar, sea temperature, and wind data.

Highlights
  • NOAA Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC)
  • Offline chart downloads
  • Detailed chart information
  • NOAA Weather Map Overlays
  • Weather radar
  • Sea surface temperature
  • Wind speed and direction
Features
Currently charting
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Main Features Include: + NOAA Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC) + NOAA Weather Map Overlays -- ELECTRONIC NAVIGATION CHARTS -- Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC) are vector data sets that support all types of marine navigation. + All charts are available to download for offline use + Chart format options include: NOAA, ECDIS ENC charts display the following information: + Buoys, Beacons, Lights, Fog Signals, Radar + Natural and Man-Made Features + Services and Small Craft Facilities + Seabed, Obstructions, Pipelines + Depths, Currents + Port Features + Traffic Routes + Special areas NOAA updates the ENCs for Notice to Mariners on a weekly basis. Timing of their availability is not guaranteed. The ENC charts displayed in this app does NOT meet federal chart carriage regulations for regulated vessels. Users should consult the Code of Federal Regulations for current federal chart carriage requirements. -- NOAA WEATHER MAP OVERLAYS -- + Weather Radar + Sea Surface Temperature + Significant Wave Height + Wind Speed & Direction + 12-Hour Rain Probability + Lightning Strike Density + Air Temperature If you have any questions, please email support@lwbrandsllc.com

Screenshots

Tide Graph4 screens
Nautical Charts & Maps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nautical Charts & Maps at none against Tide Graph's 12. Tide Graph's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $8.99) and review sentiment (70% vs 49%). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Tide Graph costs $1.99 and Nautical Charts & Maps $8.99 up front. Tide Graph sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Nautical Charts & Maps asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Tide Graph against 4.6 for Nautical Charts & Maps. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.6K and 3.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Tide Graph's written reviews are positive against 49% of Nautical Charts & Maps's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tide Graph ships an update every 6 weeks, Nautical Charts & Maps every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Tide Graph versus Nautical Charts & Maps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTide GraphNautical Charts & Maps
Price$1.99 — better$8.99
Rating4.8 (1.6K ratings) — better4.6 (3.8K ratings)
Positive reviews69.6% of reviews — better49.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1.6K3.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#17 — better#74
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB14 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBrainware LLCLW Brands, LLC

Customer experience

Tide Graph

All ratings1,563 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral2.0%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews92 reviews
Positive69.6%
Neutral8.7%
Negative21.7%

Nautical Charts & Maps

All ratings3,780 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral3.9%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews75 reviews
Positive49.3%
Neutral5.3%
Negative45.3%

User reviews

Tide Graph

From 1.6K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🌐 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

Nautical Charts & Maps

From 3.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Good performance
  • 💡 Useful for planning and navigation
  • 🗺️ Detailed charts
  • 💰 Good value for money

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 🗺️ Limited chart coverage
  • 🔍 Lack of advanced features (plotting, routing, etc.)
  • 🔍 Poor user interface and interactivity
  • 💰 Overpriced in some cases

Bugs and requests

Tide Graph

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Nautical Charts & Maps

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on launch or when downloading charts
  • Rendering issues when zooming or panning the map
  • Incorrect or missing chart data in certain areas

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more chart coverage, especially for inland waterways and Canadian regions
  • Implement advanced navigation tools like route planning, waypoints, and distance measurement
  • Improve user interface and add more customization options
  • Provide better support and responsiveness from the developer

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Tide Graph

One-time11
  • 2015 Tides and Currents$0.99
  • 2016 Tides and Currents$0.99
  • 2017 Tides and Currents$0.99
Show 8 more
  • 2018 Tides and Currents$0.99
  • 2019 Tides and Currents$0.99
  • 2020 Tides and Currents$0.99
  • 2021 Tides and Currents$0.99
  • 2022 Tides and Currents$0.99
  • 2023 Tides and Currents$0.99
  • 2024 Tides and Currents$0.99
  • 2026 Tides and Currents$0.99
None

Nautical Charts & Maps

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tide Graph free?
Tide Graph costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Nautical Charts & Maps free?
Nautical Charts & Maps costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tide Graph or Nautical Charts & Maps?
Tide Graph is rated higher. Tide Graph averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Nautical Charts & Maps averages 4.6 from 3.8K ratings.
Do Tide Graph or Nautical Charts & Maps have ads?
Neither Tide Graph nor Nautical Charts & Maps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tide Graph or Nautical Charts & Maps?
Tide Graph ships an update every 6 weeks, and Nautical Charts & Maps every 2 months. Most recently, Tide Graph was updated on October 29, 2026 and Nautical Charts & Maps on October 27, 2026.
Which is more popular, Tide Graph or Nautical Charts & Maps?
Tide Graph currently peaks at #17 in the App Store charts, and Nautical Charts & Maps at #74. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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