USA Tides Data vs Tide Times US
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
USA Tides Data
Access detailed marine tide information for all US tide stations. View tide events, sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and moonset in an easy-to-read format. Select any station and date, with offline functionality for predictions computed on your device.
- Marine tide information
- Sunrise/sunset, moonrise/moonset
- Tidal current predictions
- Favorite stations
- Station map and distance
- Offline functionality
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USA Tides provides marine tide information for all tide stations in the US. Information is displayed in an easy to read format that gives you tide events as well as sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and moonset. You can choose tides for any stations and any date. Tide stations include primary as well as sub-stations. Application includes: * Tide data * Tide graph * Tidal current predictions * Favorite stations * Station distance from your location * Station map * Works offline - predictions are computed on your device
Tide Times US
Access tide times and heights for over 3200 US locations, including coastal and island regions. Features include local time display, daylight saving adjustments, and sunrise/sunset information. View data offline and manage favorite locations easily.
- Tide times and heights for 3200+ US locations
- Local time and daylight saving adjustments
- Sunrise/sunset and moon phase data
- Offline data access
- Favorite locations management
- Intuitive user interface
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Shows tide times and heights for over 3200 locations across the USA; West Coast, East Coast, Gulf Coast, Pacific, and Caribbean Islands. ------------------ Features ------------------ All times are displayed in the local time at the tide location and are adjusted for daylight saving if applicable. Heights can be shown in metres of feet. First/last light times, sunrise/sunset times, moon phases. Select locations from favourites, nearest, map, or list. Uses offline data so an internet connection is not required and you can view data anywhere. An intuitive interface that is a pleasure to use.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Tide Times US at 4.8 against USA Tides Data's 3.0. Tide Times US also leads on ratings volume (587 vs 35) and review sentiment (77% vs 64%). USA Tides Data's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Tide Times US sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. USA Tides Data asks for nothing beyond the download.
Tide Times US holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tide Times US has 587 ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of USA Tides Data's written reviews are positive against 77% of Tide Times US's.
USA Tides Data ships an update every 3 weeks, Tide Times US every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | USA Tides Data | Tide Times US |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (35 ratings) | 4.8 (587 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 63.8% of reviews | 76.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 35 | 587 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Verona Solutions, LLC | VERVE TECHNOLOGIES PTY. LTD. |
Customer experience
USA Tides Data
Tide Times US
Bugs and requests
USA Tides Data
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Tide Times US
Reported bugs
2 issues- 🚫 Cannot see future dates beyond 7 days
- 💸 Potential for feeling ripped off after tipping
Requested features
2 requests- Add missing ports (e.g., Fort Bragg)
- Improve usability/reduce tediousness
In-app purchases
USA Tides Data
No in-app purchases
Tide Times US
- Generous Tip$2.99
- Massive Tip$2.99
- Amazing Tip$4.99
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