Tide Graph vs Nautical Charts & Maps
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Interactive tide graphs
- Sunrise, sunset, moonrise, moonset tracking
- Moon phase display
- Save recent locations
- GPS location finder
- Save graphs for later
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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.
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.
- NOAA Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC)
- Offline chart downloads
- Detailed chart information
- NOAA Weather Map Overlays
- Weather radar
- Sea surface temperature
- Wind speed and direction
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Tide Graph | Nautical Charts & Maps |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $8.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.6K ratings) — better | 4.6 (3.8K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 69.6% of reviews — better | 49.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K | 3.8K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #17 — better | #74 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Brainware LLC | LW Brands, LLC |
Customer experience
Tide Graph
Nautical Charts & Maps
User reviews
Tide Graph
From 1.6K App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
Tide Graph
- 2015 Tides and Currents$0.99
- 2016 Tides and Currents$0.99
- 2017 Tides and Currents$0.99
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- 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
Nautical Charts & Maps
No in-app purchases
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