Tide Graph vs Tides NZ
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.
Tides NZ
This app provides tide predictions for New Zealand, helping you find the optimal times for activities like boating, swimming, and beach walks. It features an interactive tide graph and works offline, making it ideal for remote coastal areas.
- Interactive tide graph
- 230+ New Zealand ports
- Offline functionality
- Tide data up to 2024
- Accurate tide predictions
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Tides NZ let's you figure out the best time to launch your boat, the best time for you to go swimming and the best time to walk your dog at your local beach! Using the interactive tide graph, you can see the current height of the tide at any time. Enjoyed by over 10,000 kiwi's, Tides NZ is the best tides app for your iOS device and has been a great success - check out the reviews by fellow app store users! The latest update brings a few new bits and bobs for you iOS 16 users that will make your life more enjoyable! A brand new release, ready for the next decade. Features: - Tide Graph - Around 230 ports across New Zealand - No internet required, perfect for remote locations at sea! - Data up to the end of 2024 Disclaimer: All precautions have been taken to ensure the data is as accurate as possible. The secondary port tide predictions have been calculated following the precise methods found on the LINZ website. We give no warranty in relation to the material shown including its accuracy, reliability and suitability and accept no liability to any loss, damage or other costs incurred relating to the use of any material shown.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tides NZ at none against Tide Graph's 12. Tide Graph's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 20) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). On rating 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 Tides NZ $3.99 up front. Tide Graph sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Tides NZ asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Tide Graph against 4.7 for Tides NZ. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tide Graph has 1.6K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Tide Graph's written reviews are positive against 61% of Tides NZ's.
Tide Graph ships an update every 6 weeks, Tides NZ every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tide Graph | Tides NZ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.6K ratings) — better | 4.7 (20 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 70.3% of reviews — better | 60.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K — better | 20 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #81 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brainware LLC | Loft Labs Interactive Inc |
Customer experience
Tide Graph
Tides NZ
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
Tides NZ
From 20 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🌊 Accurate tide data
- 🗺️ Covers all over NZ
- ✨ Simple and clear visuals
- 📱 Useful widget
Room to improve
- 🐛 App stalls/blank at year-end
- 📉 Data missing at year-end
- ⏳ Data not updated for new year
- 📉 Information stripped from chart
- ⚠️ Incorrect tide data reported
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
Tides NZ
Reported bugs
32 issues- App stalls and is blank waiting for new data
- No tides data provided
- 2026 data is missing
- App no longer shows any information
- App doesn't work
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- App not updated for 2023
- App stopped working in 2023
- App stopped working
- App no longer shows correct information
- Widget not great
- App keeps crashing
- Does not cover local beaches
- App failed to update after New Year 2022
- App won't launch since 31 Dec
- Won't work on iPhone 6S
- App crashes instantly
- App not working on iPhone 13 Pro
- App won't open
- App flashes briefly and screen goes blank
- App crashes on opening
- App closes as soon as I try to open
- Crash once launching in IOS 13.3
- App launches and blinks off as crushing
- App will not open up on iPad
- App not supported
- Data does not extend into 2020
- App crashes on opening (Jan 1)
- Questionable data
- Widget only displays port and current tide height
- Cannot drag line to adjust on widget
- Cannot see today's high tides on widget
- Cannot see tomorrow's high tides on widget
Requested features
11 requests- Add port for Paraparaumu Beach
- Add 2025 data
- Add 2026 data
- Add 2022 data
- Add 2023 data
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- Add 2020 tides
- Add Apple Watch app
- Add actual times for moon and sun rise/set times
- Add Half Moon Bay as a port
- Add 24hr option for time display
- Add am/pm indication
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
Tides NZ
No in-app purchases







