# iCTides vs Connect PBC

The clearest difference is price: Connect PBC at Free against iCTides's $0.99. Connect PBC also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). iCTides's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Connect PBC is free to download; iCTides costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for iCTides against 5.0 for Connect PBC. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

iCTides ships an update every 7 months, Connect PBC every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iCTides | Connect PBC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ictides/id367253245/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-pbc/id1608027572/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 7 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 30 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Seaside Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/349891547) | [County of Palm Beach](https://appshunter.io/developer/1520530049) |

## What reviewers say

### iCTides

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ictides/id367253245)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Connect PBC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-pbc/id1608027572)

This app allows residents to directly communicate with Palm Beach County Government for various services. Submit requests for trash collection or road repair, and receive GEO-targeted information relevant to your location. It facilitates two-way communication for community needs.

**Highlights:** Direct 2-way communication with government, Submit service requests (trash, road repair), Receive GEO-targeted information, Report neighborhood information, Location-based relevance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iCTides free?

iCTides costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Connect PBC free?

Connect PBC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iCTides or Connect PBC?

iCTides and Connect PBC are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do iCTides or Connect PBC have ads?

Neither iCTides nor Connect PBC shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iCTides or Connect PBC?

iCTides ships an update every 7 months, and Connect PBC every 9 months. Most recently, iCTides was updated on September 2, 2026 and Connect PBC on September 16, 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.*