# Tide Graph vs Nautical Charts & Maps

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nautical Charts & Maps at none against Tide Graph's 12. Nautical Charts & Maps also leads on chart position (#19 vs #61). 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.

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. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tide Graph | Nautical Charts & Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $8.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tide-graph/id288420737/reviews)** | [4.6 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nautical-charts-and-maps/id1420774597/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K | **3.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **69.6% of reviews** | 49.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #61 | **#19** |
| Size | 30 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Brainware LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/288420740) | [LW Brands, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/963599018) |

## What reviewers say

### Tide Graph

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

**Currently charting:** #61 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


### Nautical Charts & Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nautical-charts-and-maps/id1420774597)

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Tide Graph or Nautical Charts & Maps?

Tide Graph currently peaks at #61 in the App Store charts, and Nautical Charts & Maps at #19. 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.*