Comparison

Tide Graph vs Tide Graph Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Interactive tide graphs
  • Sunrise, sunset, moonrise, moonset tracking
  • Moon phase display
  • Save recent locations
  • GPS location finder
  • Save graphs for later
Features
Currently charting
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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.

About

Tide Graph Pro

Access up-to-date and historical tide and water current predictions for over 9000 US locations offline. Visualize data with daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly graphs, and receive customizable alerts for high and low tides.

Highlights
  • Offline tide and water current predictions
  • Over 9000 US locations
  • Daily/Weekly/Monthly/Yearly tide graphs
  • High/Low tide alert notifications
  • Apple Watch integration
  • GPS/Map/Search tides
Features
Currently charting
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Tide Graph Pro universal app provides over 9000 up to date and historical US tide and water current predictions without the need for an internet connection. The scrolling design and the optimized prediction engine was developed from the ground up based on formulas and data provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Additional Features of Pro version - Daily/Weekly/Monthly/Yearly tides graphs - Multiple Stations - High/Low tide Alert Notifications - Apple Watch Integration - Designed for iPad/iPhone and iPhoneX - Moon Chart - GPS/Map/Search Tides - Barometric Pressure calibration - Time offset calibration

Screenshots

Tide Graph4 screens
Tide Graph Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tide Graph Pro at none against Tide Graph's 12. Tide Graph Pro also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 70%). Tide Graph's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $5.99) and chart position (#32 vs #125). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Tide Graph costs $1.99 and Tide Graph Pro $5.99 up front. Tide Graph sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Tide Graph Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Tide Graph against 4.8 for Tide Graph Pro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.6K and 3.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Tide Graph's written reviews are positive against 84% of Tide Graph Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tide Graph ships an update every 6 weeks, Tide Graph Pro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Tide Graph versus Tide Graph Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTide GraphTide Graph Pro
Price$1.99 — better$5.99
Rating4.8 (1.6K ratings)4.8 (3.6K ratings)
Positive reviews70.3% of reviews84.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.6K3.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#32 — better#125
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS11.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrainware LLCBrainware LLC

Customer experience

Tide Graph

All ratings1,552 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral2.1%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews91 reviews
Positive70.3%
Neutral8.8%
Negative20.9%

Tide Graph Pro

All ratings3,605 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral1.7%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews96 reviews
Positive84.4%
Neutral5.2%
Negative10.4%

User reviews

Tide Graph

From 1.6K App Store ratings

What 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

Tide Graph Pro

From 3.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Accurate tide predictions
  • 💡 Helpful moon phase and sun rise/set info
  • 🤙 Essential tool for water activities
  • 👌 Great visual layout and interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 🔍 Limited tide station coverage in some areas
  • 🤔 Discrepancies between free and paid versions
  • 📱 Apple Watch app issues

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

Tide Graph Pro

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on startup for some users
  • Saved locations disappearing after updates
  • Apple Watch app not refreshing properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Current and current predictions
  • Ability to quickly jump to current time
  • More customization options
  • Expanded coverage for additional regions

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Tide Graph

One-time11
  • 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
None

Tide Graph Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tide Graph free?
Tide Graph costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Tide Graph Pro free?
Tide Graph Pro costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tide Graph or Tide Graph Pro?
Tide Graph and Tide Graph Pro are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.6K and 3.6K ratings respectively.
Do Tide Graph or Tide Graph Pro have ads?
Neither Tide Graph nor Tide Graph Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tide Graph or Tide Graph Pro?
Tide Graph ships an update every 6 weeks, and Tide Graph Pro every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tide Graph was updated on September 22, 2026 and Tide Graph Pro on September 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, Tide Graph or Tide Graph Pro?
Tide Graph currently peaks at #32 in the App Store charts, and Tide Graph Pro at #125. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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