Comparison

Tide Times vs My Tides

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

Head to head
About

Tide Times

Get a 7-day tidal forecast for hundreds of UK coastal locations. This app provides clear visual tide patterns and current tide heights, ideal for surfers, boaters, and beach visitors. It supports offline viewing of previously retrieved data and offers Apple Watch integration.

Highlights
  • 7-day UK tidal forecast
  • Hundreds of UK coastal locations
  • Clear visual tide pattern plots
  • Current tide height indicator
  • Online and offline use
  • Favorite locations
  • Apple Watch support
Features
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Tide Times offers a simple and accurate 7-day forecast for UK tidal time. It is designed to be simple yet comprehensive, with hundreds of locations on the UK coastline. Whether you are surfing, kayaking, boating, fishing, or simply visiting the beach, remember to stay safe by checking the water conditions with Tide Times. Now with Apple Watch support - get a quick view of today's tide times for each of your saved locations. Features: - Hundreds of locations around the UK coastline, covering all regions including England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Guernsey, Jersey, Isle of Wight and more! - 7 day forecast with clear visual plot of tidal pattern. - Current tide height is shown on the visual plot by green marker. - Support for Online and Offline use - Store all your favourite locations for quick review by swiping across - Simple and intuitive design that shows you the important information quickly - Universal App designed for both iPhone and iPad Please note that a network connection is required to retrieve new data (data can then be viewed in offline mode if there is no signal at the beach!) Thank you very much for downloading Tide Times, it is greatly appreciated and I hope you find the app useful. Please remember to check out my other apps that may also be useful.

About

My Tides

Get precise tidal predictions for over 6,000 stations worldwide, entirely offline. Access live tide charts, detailed tables, moon phases, and sun events. Plan your outdoor activities with home screen widgets and Apple Watch support.

Highlights
  • Offline tide predictions
  • Live tide charts
  • Detailed tide tables
  • Moon phases and sun events
  • Home screen widgets
  • Apple Watch app
  • Siri and Shortcuts support
Features
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Know the tides before you go. Whether you're fishing, surfing, sailing, or exploring the coast, MyTides gives you precise tidal predictions for 6,000+ stations worldwide — entirely offline, right on your device. No internet required. Works anywhere, anytime. LIVE TIDE CHART See today's tide curve at a glance. A live marker tracks the current water level, while high and low tide times are clearly labeled. Scroll through days to plan ahead without ever needing a connection. DAILY CALENDAR Swipe through any date to see the full tidal picture. Each day shows the tidal range with high and low extremes. Moon phase icons mark new moons, full moons, and quarter phases. Tap any day to jump to its tide chart. DETAILED TIDE TABLES Browse tide data in a beautiful card-based layout. Every card includes a mini tide chart, all high and low tides with exact times and heights, tide coefficients, sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and moonset times. FIND ANY STATION Search by name, region, or country, or explore the interactive map. With 6,000+ stations spanning every ocean and coastline, your favorite spot is covered. Recent stations are saved for quick access. 100% OFFLINE All tide calculations happen on-device using harmonic analysis. No internet required. Open the app anywhere — on the boat, at the beach, or off the grid — and get accurate predictions instantly. MOON PHASES & SUN EVENTS Every screen includes moon phase, illumination percentage, sunrise, and sunset times. Plan around daylight and lunar cycles for the best fishing, diving, or photography conditions. TIDE COEFFICIENTS Understand the strength of each tide. Coefficients help anglers, sailors, and coastal explorers pick the best days for their activities. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS See tide info without opening the app. Small, medium, large, and extra large widgets show the next high or low tide, the current water level, and a live countdown right on your Home Screen. APPLE WATCH Check tides from your wrist. The companion app and complications keep tide times accessible when you're on the water. SIRI & SHORTCUTS Ask Siri "What's the tide?" or build custom automations with the Shortcuts app. Hands-free tide info when you need it most. WHY USERS LOVE MYTIDES • 6,000+ tide stations worldwide • Works offline — all data computed on your device • No tracking — your data stays on your device • Live tide chart with current water level • Daily calendar with tidal range overview • Detailed tide tables with heights and times • Tide coefficients for every extreme • Moon phases with illumination percentage • Sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and moonset • Interactive station map • Home Screen widgets in four sizes • Apple Watch app with complications • Siri voice queries and Shortcuts support • Designed for iOS 26 with Liquid Glass Privacy first: MyTides does not collect any personal data. All computations are performed locally on your device.

Screenshots

Tide Times4 screens
My Tides4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tide Times at 71% against My Tides's 24%. Tide Times also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#52 vs unranked). My Tides's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

My Tides is free to download; Tide Times costs $0.99 up front. My Tides sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per year. Tide Times asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tide Times ships an update monthly, My Tides every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 3 level
Tide Times versus My Tides: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTide TimesMy Tides
Price$0.99Free — better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews — better23.5% of reviews
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#52 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.618.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB122 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhil LeggAgustin Prats

Customer experience

Tide Times

Written reviews21 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%

My Tides

Written reviews17 reviews
Positive23.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative76.5%

In-app purchases

None

Tide Times

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

My Tides

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly Subscription$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$24.99

Questions

Is Tide Times free?
Tide Times costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is My Tides free?
My Tides is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tide Times or My Tides have ads?
Neither Tide Times nor My Tides shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tide Times or My Tides?
Tide Times ships an update monthly, and My Tides every 3 days. Most recently, Tide Times was updated on November 10, 2026 and My Tides on November 7, 2026.

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