# 天气预报 vs Global tide

The clearest difference is rating: 天气预报 at 4.6 against Global tide's 3.9. 天气预报 also leads on ratings volume (2.3K vs 32). Global tide's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 天气预报 sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and Global tide sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

天气预报 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 天气预报 has 2.3K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of 天气预报's written reviews are positive against 74% of Global tide's.

天气预报 ships an update fortnightly, Global tide monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 天气预报 | Global tide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/15/id455611831/reviews)** | [3.9 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-tide/id876345983/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | **78.9% of reviews** | 73.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 199 MB | 207 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chongqing Caochen Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1227265173) | [Solot Information Technology Jiangsu Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1039746032) |

## What reviewers say

### 天气预报

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/15/id455611831)

Get accurate, detailed weather forecasts for over 30,000 cities and attractions worldwide. Features include hourly and 15-day forecasts, air quality index, and radar precipitation maps. Offers voice broadcasts, a weather calendar, and tide forecasts for various activities.

**Highlights:** 24-hour and 15-day weather forecasts, Street-level precipitation prediction, Air quality index (AQI) and PM2.5, Voice weather broadcasts, Weather calendar with almanac, Tide forecasts for global ports, Life advice for outdoor activities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 会员连续包月 | $0.49 | per month |
| 国内版订阅连续包年 | $0.49 | per year |
| 国内版订阅连续包月 | $0.49 | per month |
| 国内版订阅连续包季 | $0.99 | per 3 months |
| Pro Features(Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Features(Year) | $35.99 | per year |
| 打赏天气预报去广告 | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate weather forecasts
- 🌟 Helpful weather information
- ⏱️ Timely updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Excessive advertisements
- 🔍 Difficulty finding/closing ads
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to close advertisements
- Crashes and freezes when opening the app
- Inaccurate or inconsistent weather data

**Requested features**

- Reduce advertisements
- Improve user interface and experience
- Add more weather data and features


### Global tide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-tide/id876345983)

Access offline tide forecasts for harbors, islands, and tide stations worldwide. Get weather predictions and fishing insights to plan your best trips. Supports over 170 countries and 30 languages.

**Highlights:** Offline tide forecasts, Weather and fishing predictions, Customizable spot creation, Global coverage (170+ countries), Multi-language support (30 languages), Integrated Google and Amap maps

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1个月VIP会员 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 月会员 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 季度会员 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime VIP fee | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 天气预报 free?

天气预报 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Global tide free?

Global tide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 天气预报 or Global tide?

天气预报 is rated higher. 天气预报 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Global tide averages 3.9 from 32 ratings.

### Do 天气预报 or Global tide have ads?

天气预报 shows ads; Global tide does not.

### Which is updated more often, 天气预报 or Global tide?

天气预报 ships an update fortnightly, and Global tide monthly. Most recently, 天气预报 was updated on October 17, 2026 and Global tide on October 16, 2026.

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