# Real Tides & Currents Graph HD vs Tide Graph Pro

Real Tides & Currents Graph HD and Tide Graph Pro both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of Tide Graph Pro's written reviews are positive against 39% of Real Tides & Currents Graph HD's. Tide Graph Pro also leads on ratings volume (3.6K vs 503) and chart position (#11 vs #80). Real Tides & Currents Graph HD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On rating, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Real Tides & Currents Graph HD costs $6.99 and Tide Graph Pro $5.99 up front. Tide Graph Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Real Tides & Currents Graph HD asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tide Graph Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tide Graph Pro has 3.6K ratings behind it against 503, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Real Tides & Currents Graph HD's written reviews are positive against 84% of Tide Graph Pro's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Real Tides & Currents Graph HD | Tide Graph Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **$5.99** |
| Rating | [4.7 (503 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-tides-and-currents-graph-hd/id489534088/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tide-graph-pro/id721000562/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 503 | **3.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 39.3% of reviews | **83.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #80 | **#11** |
| Size | 13 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Flytomap](https://appshunter.io/developer/297575434) | [Brainware LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/288420740) |

## What reviewers say

### Real Tides & Currents Graph HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-tides-and-currents-graph-hd/id489534088)

**Currently charting:** #80 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

Access worldwide tide and current data with real-time calculations based on your GPS location. This app provides comprehensive marine charts and works offline, making it ideal for maritime navigation.

**Highlights:** Real-time tide calculation at GPS position, Worldwide marine charts, Offline functionality, 15000+ tide and current spots, Global coverage

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎯 Highly accurate tide and current predictions
- 📍 GPS-based tide adjustment for precise location data
- 📱 Works offline without internet connection
- 🗺️ Detailed nautical charts and mapping
- ⚡ Professional-grade accuracy for commercial use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🌍 Limited current data coverage outside Alaska
- 🐛 Crashes on iOS 13 and later versions
- ⚠️ Inaccurate depth readings in some locations
- 🗺️ Maps load slowly and incompletely
- 🚫 App fails to launch on recent iOS updates

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and won't open on iOS 13 and later
- Incompatible with iPhone XS and newer devices
- Text formatting jumbled in landscape mode on iPad
- Maps fail to load completely
- Depth readings overstated by up to 10x in some areas

**Requested features**

- Expand current data coverage to more regions globally
- Fix iOS 13+ compatibility issues
- Improve map loading speed and completeness
- Add offline map functionality for location selection
- Remove or speed up splash screen delays


### Tide Graph Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tide-graph-pro/id721000562)

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

Access up-to-date and historical tide and water current predictions for over 9000 US locations offline. Visualize data with daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly graphs, and receive customizable alerts for high and low tides.

**Highlights:** Offline tide and water current predictions, Over 9000 US locations, Daily/Weekly/Monthly/Yearly tide graphs, High/Low tide alert notifications, Apple Watch integration, GPS/Map/Search tides

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate tide predictions
- 💡 Helpful moon phase and sun rise/set info
- 🤙 Essential tool for water activities
- 👌 Great visual layout and interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Limited tide station coverage in some areas
- 🤔 Discrepancies between free and paid versions
- 📱 Apple Watch app issues

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup for some users
- Saved locations disappearing after updates
- Apple Watch app not refreshing properly

**Requested features**

- Current and current predictions
- Ability to quickly jump to current time
- More customization options
- Expanded coverage for additional regions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Real Tides & Currents Graph HD free?

Real Tides & Currents Graph HD costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tide Graph Pro free?

Tide Graph Pro costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Real Tides & Currents Graph HD or Tide Graph Pro?

Tide Graph Pro is rated higher. Real Tides & Currents Graph HD averages 4.7 out of 5 from 503 ratings, while Tide Graph Pro averages 4.8 from 3.6K ratings.

### Do Real Tides & Currents Graph HD or Tide Graph Pro have ads?

Neither Real Tides & Currents Graph HD nor Tide Graph Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Real Tides & Currents Graph HD or Tide Graph Pro?

Real Tides & Currents Graph HD ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tide Graph Pro every 3 weeks. Most recently, Real Tides & Currents Graph HD was updated on October 26, 2026 and Tide Graph Pro on October 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Real Tides & Currents Graph HD or Tide Graph Pro?

Real Tides & Currents Graph HD currently peaks at #80 in the App Store charts, and Tide Graph Pro at #11. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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