Comparison

iCTides vs RedirectWeb

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

Head to head
About

iCTides

Access tide predictions for over 4400 US coastal locations, along with current time, sunrise/sunset, and moonrise/moonset. Enjoy customizable backgrounds and soothing ocean sounds for a tranquil experience.

Highlights
  • 4400+ US coastal tide predictions
  • Current time, sunrise, sunset, moonrise/moonset
  • Customizable backgrounds and slideshows
  • Soothing ocean sound effects
  • Watch app with complications
  • Offline tide calculations
Features
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iCTides for the iPhone and the iPod Touch provides predictions of times for high and low tides for over 4400 costal locations around the US, including Alaska, Hawaii and overseas US territories. Times are displayed with clocks that feature beautiful background images of tropical and ocean scenes. Soothing sounds of the ocean play in the background (can be disabled). Features: - High and low tide predictions for 4400 US costal locations. - Tide location can be selected from a list or via points on the map. - Also displays clocks for: - Current Time - Next Sunrise - Next Sunset - Next Moonrise - Next Moonset - Next Full Moon - 55 background images that can be shown individually or as a slide show. - Animated sweep second hand using a fishing pole and hook on the Current Time clock. - Plays soothing ocean sounds in the background (can be disabled). - Can be set to keep the iPhone on continuously for desk displays or to turn off automatically using the current iPhone settings. - Tide and other times are calculated locally (no net access required for predictions). - Watch app with complications available for most watch faces Special thanks to David Flater for developing the original XTide program and to Ann Rucker for porting XTide to Cocoa.

About

RedirectWeb

Automate your web browsing with custom URL redirects. This Safari extension lets you control how links open, from mapping apps to search engines and social media platforms, offering a cleaner, ad-free experience. It supports advanced rule creation and syncs across your Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Automatic URL redirection
  • Customizable rules
  • Smart Maps redirection
  • Privacy-focused search engines
  • Ad-free social media
  • iCloud Sync
  • Regex support
Features
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Tired of manually fixing URLs? RedirectWeb is a Safari extension that automatically redirects URLs based on your custom rules. Save time, protect your privacy, and browse the web your way. — TOP FEATURES & USE CASES — • Smart Maps Redirection: Automatically open Google Maps links in Apple Maps. • Search Your Way: Force Safari to use Kagi, Startpage, Brave Search, or any privacy-focused engine as your default. • Better Social Media: Redirect Twitter/X to Nitter, Reddit to Old Reddit, or YouTube to Invidious for a cleaner, ad-free experience. • Global Compatibility: Works seamlessly on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro. Also compatible with Chrome and Firefox on Mac. • Extensive Library: Don't know where to start? Browse our built-in library of popular, pre-made rules. — PRIVACY FIRST — • Zero Tracking: We do not collect any personal data. Your browsing habits stay on your device. • No Ads: Enjoy a distraction-free utility. — FOR POWER USERS — • Multiple Rule Formats: Support for Wildcards and full Regular Expressions (Regex). • Advanced Logic: Use exclusion patterns to prevent loops and capture groups ($1, $2) for complex URL rewriting. • Ultra-Fast DNR Rules: Leverage the modern Declarative Net Request API for lightning-fast, zero-latency redirections before network requests even start. Gain granular control by filtering resource types and HTTP methods. • Sync & Backup: iCloud Sync keeps your rules updated across all your devices. Export/Import JSON for easy backup. — FOR ENTERPRISES & IT ADMINS — • MDM Support: Centrally deploy and manage redirection rules across your organization's devices using Apple's Managed App Configuration (Jamf, Intune, Kandji, etc.). • Enforced Routing & Control: Seamlessly redirect employees during internal system migrations, set up intranet access, and lock down in-app settings to prevent user tampering. For Volume Purchase Program (VPP) customers, we also offer a Pro version with all features unlocked out-of-the-box, ideal for businesses, educational institutions, and organizations of all types. Search for "RedirectWeb Pro" on the App Store. — PRICING — • Start for Free: Enjoy 1 active rule forever. No ads, no time limits. • Pro Unlock: One-time purchase or low-cost subscription for unlimited rules and iCloud Sync. Universal Purchase included. Buy once, use on all devices. — HOW IT WORKS — 1. Install RedirectWeb and enable the extension in Safari. 2. Add a rule from the Library or create your own "From → To" flow. 3. Browse as usual. RedirectWeb handles the rest in the background! — SUPPORT — Questions or feedback? Go to Settings → "Send Feedback" within the app. We listen to our users! Take control of your web links today. Download RedirectWeb and skip the detours.

Screenshots

iCTides4 screens
RedirectWeb4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RedirectWeb at 93% against iCTides's 44%. RedirectWeb also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months). iCTides's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On ads and device support 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

RedirectWeb is free to download; iCTides costs $0.99 up front. RedirectWeb sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. iCTides asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iCTides holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RedirectWeb has 74 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of iCTides's written reviews are positive against 93% of RedirectWeb's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iCTides ships an update every 7 months, RedirectWeb fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
iCTides versus RedirectWeb: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriCTidesRedirectWeb
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.7 (74 ratings)
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews93.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings174 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeaside AppsManabu Nakazawa

Customer experience

iCTides

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative44.4%

RedirectWeb

All ratings74 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral1.4%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews76 reviews
Positive93.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.6%

Bugs and requests

iCTides

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

RedirectWeb

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App is too difficult to understand for non-coders
  • Redirection isn't smooth
  • Some users report it doesn't work at all
  • Extension doesn't open other apps as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Folders and search feature for created rules
  • More in-depth tutorial for complex redirects
  • Wildcard support in a future update
  • Ability to modify request headers
  • More examples in the help guide for wildcard redirects

In-app purchases

None

iCTides

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

RedirectWeb

Subscriptions1
  • Unlock all features (1 year)7 Days trial$1.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlock all features forever$3.99

Questions

Is iCTides free?
iCTides costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is RedirectWeb free?
RedirectWeb is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iCTides or RedirectWeb?
iCTides is rated higher. iCTides averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while RedirectWeb averages 4.7 from 74 ratings.
Do iCTides or RedirectWeb have ads?
Neither iCTides nor RedirectWeb shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iCTides or RedirectWeb?
iCTides ships an update every 7 months, and RedirectWeb fortnightly. Most recently, iCTides was updated on October 12, 2026 and RedirectWeb on October 25, 2026.

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