iCTides vs HTTPS for Safari
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
HTTPS for Safari
Automatically switches insecure web pages to secure HTTPS connections, protecting your online privacy. You can also choose to block all HTTP connections for enhanced security.
- Automatic HTTPS upgrades
- Block insecure HTTP connections
- Seamless integration
- Enhanced online privacy
- Effortless security
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Make your web browsing experience safer and more secure with HTTPS for Safari – the must-have extension for your favorite browser. Say goodbye to unsecured connections and protect your online privacy effortlessly. Automatic Security: With HTTPS for Safari, you'll never have to worry about unsecured "HTTP" pages again. Our extension works silently in the background, automatically switching insecure pages to the secure "HTTPS" alternative whenever possible. Your data stays protected, and your browsing experience remains smooth. Block Insecure Connections: For the ultimate security, enable the option to block all insecure "HTTP" connections. When this feature is active, any "HTTP" URL is instantly blocked, preventing access to potentially unsafe websites. Your online safety is our top priority. Seamless Browsing: HTTPS for Safari integrates seamlessly into your browsing experience. You won't even notice it's there until it's keeping you safe from unsecured websites. It's a simple, yet powerful, way to fortify your online activities. Upgrade your Safari browser with HTTPS for Safari today and enjoy a more secure online world. Protect your data, block insecure connections, and browse with confidence. Download now!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: iCTides at 5.0 against HTTPS for Safari's 3.5. iCTides also leads on price ($0.99 vs $1.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On review sentiment, 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
iCTides costs $0.99 and HTTPS for Safari $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iCTides holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of iCTides's written reviews are positive against 50% of HTTPS for Safari's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
iCTides ships an update every 7 months, HTTPS for Safari every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iCTides | HTTPS for Safari |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 3.5 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Seaside Apps | 磊 汪 |
Customer experience
iCTides
HTTPS for Safari
In-app purchases
iCTides
No in-app purchases
HTTPS for Safari
No in-app purchases
Questions
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