# Tides USA vs Tide Chart USA

Tides USA and Tide Chart USA both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 68% of Tide Chart USA's written reviews are positive against 17% of Tides USA's. Tide Chart USA also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (8.2K vs 202). Tides USA's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tides USA sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year. Tide Chart USA asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Tides USA against 4.8 for Tide Chart USA. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tide Chart USA has 8.2K ratings behind it against 202, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 17% of Tides USA's written reviews are positive against 68% of Tide Chart USA's.

Tides USA ships an update every 13 months, Tide Chart USA every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tides USA | Tide Chart USA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (202 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tides-usatide-predictions/id459418671/reviews) | **[4.8 (8.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tide-chart-usa/id593308377/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 202 | **8.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | **68.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 72 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wingism](https://appshunter.io/developer/413887857) | [hanitaro](https://appshunter.io/developer/500375118) |

## What reviewers say

### Tides USA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tides-usatide-predictions/id459418671)

Access tide predictions for over 2700 locations across the USA. This app provides current tide heights and times, with offline access and automatic lookup of nearby spots. Optimize your coastal adventures like fishing, surfing, or boating.

**Highlights:** 2700+ US locations, Offline tide data, Automatic nearest location lookup, Favorites list, Current tide height, Tide times and heights

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tide Access(annually) | $1.99 | per year |


### Tide Chart USA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tide-chart-usa/id593308377)

Access detailed tidal information for various locations. This app is designed for recreational fishing enthusiasts, providing essential data for planning your next outing. It is intended for personal use and not for commercial navigation.

**Highlights:** Tidal information display, Designed for fishing, Recreational use, No warranty provided

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent tide chart
- 👍 Easy to read and understand
- 👍 Useful for boating, fishing, and other activities
- 👍 Accurate and reliable
- 👍 Simple and visually appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Location issues - app defaults to wrong location
- 🐛 Inaccurate tide information in some areas
- 🐛 Unable to change or add locations
- 🐛 Daylight saving time not handled properly
- 🐛 Tide chart not detailed enough in some areas

**Reported bugs**

- Tide information off by an hour
- App gets stuck in wrong location
- Spelling errors in the app
- Incompatible with some devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to scroll backwards in time
- Extend timeline further into the future
- Add more location options
- Include current weather and conditions
- Provide a widget for the lock screen


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tides USA free?

Tides USA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tide Chart USA free?

Tide Chart USA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tides USA or Tide Chart USA?

Tide Chart USA is rated higher. Tides USA averages 4.7 out of 5 from 202 ratings, while Tide Chart USA averages 4.8 from 8.2K ratings.

### Do Tides USA or Tide Chart USA have ads?

Tide Chart USA shows ads; Tides USA does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tides USA or Tide Chart USA?

Tides USA ships an update every 13 months, and Tide Chart USA every 5 months. Most recently, Tides USA was updated on November 1, 2026 and Tide Chart USA on November 1, 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.*