# Tide Graph vs Ditch

The clearest difference is price: Ditch at Free against Tide Graph's $1.99. Tide Graph's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 22). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Ditch is free to download; Tide Graph costs $1.99 up front. Tide Graph sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Ditch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tide Graph holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tide Graph has 1.6K ratings behind it against 22, 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 64% of Ditch's.

Tide Graph ships an update every 6 weeks, Ditch monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and August 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tide Graph | Ditch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tide-graph/id288420737/reviews)** | [3.9 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ditch-boat-navigation/id1667064532/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | **70.3% of reviews** | 64.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#32** | #189 |
| Size | 29 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brainware LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/288420740) | [Extent Devices LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1665685027) |

## What reviewers say

### Tide Graph

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

**Currently charting:** #32 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


### Ditch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ditch-boat-navigation/id1667064532)

**Currently charting:** #189 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

Enhance your boating experience with intelligent routing and accurate arrival time predictions. Visualize historical vessel traffic and customize charts for a personalized view of waterways, ensuring safer and more confident journeys on the water.

**Highlights:** AI-powered smart routing, Accurate ETA predictions, Historical AIS data visualization, Customizable marine charts, Live navigation view, Up-to-date waterway information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ditch Student Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Ditch Annual iOS Subscription | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tide Graph free?

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

### Is Ditch free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tide Graph or Ditch?

Tide Graph is rated higher. Tide Graph averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Ditch averages 3.9 from 22 ratings.

### Do Tide Graph or Ditch have ads?

Neither Tide Graph nor Ditch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tide Graph or Ditch?

Tide Graph ships an update every 6 weeks, and Ditch monthly. Most recently, Tide Graph was updated on September 30, 2026 and Ditch on August 4, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Tide Graph or Ditch?

Tide Graph currently peaks at #32 in the App Store charts, and Ditch at #189. 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.*