# Yr vs Tides Near Me

The clearest difference is rating: Tides Near Me at 4.8 against Yr's 4.3. Tides Near Me also leads on ratings volume (164K vs 202) and review sentiment (79% vs 61%). Yr's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tides Near Me sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Yr asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tides Near Me holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tides Near Me has 164K ratings behind it against 202, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Yr's written reviews are positive against 79% of Tides Near Me's.

Yr ships an update every 10 days, Tides Near Me every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yr | Tides Near Me |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (202 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yr/id490989206/reviews) | **[4.8 (164K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tides-near-me/id585223877/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 202 | **164K** |
| Positive reviews | 60.5% of reviews | **79.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #117 | **#43** |
| Size | 130 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NRK](https://appshunter.io/developer/385114901) | [Shelter Island Mapping Company, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/579300323) |

## What reviewers say

### Yr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yr/id490989206)

**Currently charting:** #117 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

This weather app offers a visually engaging way to check forecasts with animated skies and detailed hourly breakdowns. It provides real-time air pollution, pollen, and UV data, along with immediate rainfall alerts. Forecasts are delivered by a reputable meteorological institute.

**Highlights:** Animated weather visualization, Hourly and daily forecasts, Now-cast rainfall alerts, Air pollution, pollen, and UV data, Weather observations, Long-term forecast graphs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🔍 Accurate forecasts
- 📊 Detailed weather information
- 🌄 Intuitive and visually appealing interface
- 🌎 Reliable for various locations (UK, Norway, Australia, etc.)
- ⏱️ Helpful hourly/daily breakdown

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔄 Inconsistent or inaccurate weather data
- 🔍 Difficulty finding or changing locations
- 🔧 Lack of customization options (units, layout, etc.)
- 🗺️ Limited coverage in some regions

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on iOS 11 and newer
- Location tracking issues
- Widget not working as expected
- Inability to delete or reorder saved locations

**Requested features**

- Add humidity data
- Provide offline caching of weather data
- Implement Apple Watch support
- Allow changing between Celsius and Fahrenheit
- Bring back previous graph/chart layouts


### Tides Near Me

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tides-near-me/id585223877)

**Currently charting:** #43 Top Free · Weather, #70 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Get tide charts and current predictions worldwide. See water levels, high/low tide times, and sun/moon data at a glance. Plan your outdoor activities with ease.

**Highlights:** Nearby tide and current stations, Graphical tide charts, Readable tide tables, Current direction and timing, Sun and moon information, Home Screen widgets, Apple Watch support

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tides Near Me Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Go Mode | $2.99 | per month |
| Tides Near Me Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| Go Mode | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simplicity, no ads or unnecessary information
- 👍 Accurate tide and location information
- 👍 Useful for various activities like fishing, swimming, beach walks
- 👍 Convenient and easy to use
- 👍 Reliable and dependable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate tide times in some locations
- 🔍 Limited location coverage in some areas
- 🔍 Difficulty finding and accessing certain locations
- 🔍 Lack of visual tide charts or graphs

**Reported bugs**

- Connection errors and inability to load tide data
- Incompatibility issues in certain regions

**Requested features**

- Ability to view tide information further in advance
- Integration with weather/wind data
- Customizable home screen and favorite locations
- Tide height information on main screen
- Alerts or notifications for ideal conditions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yr free?

Yr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tides Near Me free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Yr or Tides Near Me?

Tides Near Me is rated higher. Yr averages 4.3 out of 5 from 202 ratings, while Tides Near Me averages 4.8 from 164K ratings.

### Do Yr or Tides Near Me have ads?

Neither Yr nor Tides Near Me shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Yr or Tides Near Me?

Yr ships an update every 10 days, and Tides Near Me every 2 weeks. Most recently, Yr was updated on November 10, 2026 and Tides Near Me on November 12, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Yr or Tides Near Me?

Yr currently peaks at #117 in the App Store charts, and Tides Near Me at #43. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*