Comparison

Tides USA vs LBIBeachDay

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

Head to head
About

Tides USA

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
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Tide Predictions for the USA Features: :: 2700+ Locations. :: Offline access, no connection needed :: Automatically looks up nearest locations. :: Favorites List :: Current Tide Height Recreational adventures involving the coastal waters in the USA are something most people enjoy. In order to make the most out of those moments by the coast you need to use the Tides USA app. It will tell you the information you need to know in order to fish better, catch ideal surf waves, enjoy some boating, or walk along the beach. In the app, you will have access to the times and heights of the tides for many locations around the USA. An exciting feature of this app is the “Near Me” search screen, which will show your current location, as well as tide information for available nearby locations. It’s a one stop resource for ensuring you can optimise your outdoor experience for what you enjoy doing most. Without a doubt, all American will be putting this app on their Favourites list. Tides USA is free to download and all users can access current day's tide info. Subscribers get full access to all days tide info Subscription: Annually Subscription - Access all tide data for $1.99 per year. Cancel anytime. Your payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period, and your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can turn off auto-renew at any time from your iTunes account settings.Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. As stated in the iTunes Terms of Services, there are no refunds and you may cancel auto-renewal at any time. All sales are final. Privacy Policy: http://www.wingism.com/doc/policy_us.html Term of Use: http://www.wingism.com/doc/term_us.html

About

LBIBeachDay

This app helps you determine if it's a good beach day by providing real-time beach conditions, surf safety information, and tide charts. Plan your shore excursions with ease, knowing current water temperature, wave height, and UV index. It also includes a season countdown and bridge traffic updates for Long Beach Island, NJ.

Highlights
  • Real-time beach conditions
  • Water temperature and UV index
  • Rip current warnings
  • Hourly tide charts
  • Sunrise/sunset times
  • Bridge traffic updates
Features
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It's the app that answers 'is today a good beach day?' - so you don't have to figure it out yourself." LBI Beach Day is the essential companion for your time on Long Beach Island, NJ. Whether you're a summer regular or planning your first trip to the shore, get everything you need before you hit the sand. BEACH CONDITIONS AT A GLANCE Check current water temperature, wave height, wind speed, and UV index so you know exactly what to expect before you leave the house. SURF SAFETY Real-time rip current warnings and surf conditions help you make smart decisions at the water's edge — especially important for families with kids. TIDES & SUNRISE Hourly tide charts, high and low tide times, and sunrise/sunset times so you can plan your day around the beach, not the other way around. SEASON COUNTDOWN Count down the days to Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day weekend — because the anticipation is half the fun. BRIDGE TRAFFIC Heading on or off the island? Check the Route 72 causeway in Apple Maps with one tap.

Screenshots

Tides USA4 screens
LBIBeachDay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LBIBeachDay at none against Tides USA's 1. LBIBeachDay also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 13 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Tides USA's advantage is ratings volume (202 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LBIBeachDay holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tides USA has 202 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tides USA ships an update every 13 months, LBIBeachDay monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Tides USA versus LBIBeachDay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTides USALBIBeachDay
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (202 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings202 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWingismJessica Kerchner

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Tides USA

Subscriptions1
  • Tide Access(annually)7 Days trial$1.991 Year
None

LBIBeachDay

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tides USA free?
Tides USA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LBIBeachDay free?
LBIBeachDay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tides USA or LBIBeachDay?
LBIBeachDay is rated higher. Tides USA averages 4.7 out of 5 from 202 ratings, while LBIBeachDay averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Tides USA or LBIBeachDay have ads?
Neither Tides USA nor LBIBeachDay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tides USA or LBIBeachDay?
Tides USA ships an update every 13 months, and LBIBeachDay monthly. Most recently, Tides USA was updated on November 1, 2026 and LBIBeachDay on November 5, 2026.

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