# Tide Graph vs Tides NZ

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tide Graph | Tides NZ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $3.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tide-graph/id288420737/reviews)** | [4.7 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tides-nz/id521561961/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | **70.3% of reviews** | 60.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#43** | — |
| Size | 29 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brainware LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/288420740) | [Loft Labs Interactive Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/482491153) |

## What reviewers say

### Tide Graph

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

**Currently charting:** #43 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


### Tides NZ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tides-nz/id521561961)

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.

**Highlights:** Interactive tide graph, 230+ New Zealand ports, Offline functionality, Tide data up to 2024, Accurate tide predictions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🌊 Accurate tide data
- 🗺️ Covers all over NZ
- ✨ Simple and clear visuals
- 📱 Useful widget

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Add port for Paraparaumu Beach
- Add 2025 data
- Add 2026 data
- Add 2022 data
- Add 2023 data


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tide Graph free?

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

### Is Tides NZ free?

Tides NZ costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tide Graph or Tides NZ?

Tide Graph is rated higher. Tide Graph averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Tides NZ averages 4.7 from 20 ratings.

### Do Tide Graph or Tides NZ have ads?

Neither Tide Graph nor Tides NZ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tide Graph or Tides NZ?

Tide Graph ships an update every 6 weeks, and Tides NZ every 4 months. Most recently, Tide Graph was updated on September 25, 2026 and Tides NZ on September 22, 2026.

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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.*