Comparison

iCTides vs HTTPS for Safari

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

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.

Highlights
  • Automatic HTTPS upgrades
  • Block insecure HTTP connections
  • Seamless integration
  • Enhanced online privacy
  • Effortless security
Features
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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!

Screenshots

iCTides4 screens
HTTPS for Safari2 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iCTides versus HTTPS for Safari: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriCTidesHTTPS for Safari
Price$0.99 — better$1.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeaside Apps磊 汪

Customer experience

iCTides

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

HTTPS for Safari

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

iCTides

No in-app purchases

None

HTTPS for Safari

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iCTides free?
iCTides costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is HTTPS for Safari free?
HTTPS for Safari costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iCTides or HTTPS for Safari?
iCTides is rated higher. iCTides averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while HTTPS for Safari averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.
Do iCTides or HTTPS for Safari have ads?
Neither iCTides nor HTTPS for Safari shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iCTides or HTTPS for Safari?
iCTides ships an update every 7 months, and HTTPS for Safari every 5 months. Most recently, iCTides was updated on September 27, 2026 and HTTPS for Safari on September 30, 2026.

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