# Boat Beacon vs Tide Graph Pro

The clearest difference is price: Tide Graph Pro at $5.99 against Boat Beacon's $14.99. Tide Graph Pro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and review sentiment (84% vs 61%). On ads, chart position, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Boat Beacon costs $14.99 and Tide Graph Pro $5.99 up front. Boat Beacon sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Tide Graph Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tide Graph Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 868 and 3.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Boat Beacon's written reviews are positive against 84% of Tide Graph Pro's.

Boat Beacon ships an update every 2 months, Tide Graph Pro every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boat Beacon | Tide Graph Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **$5.99** |
| Rating | [4.6 (868 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boat-beacon/id494877039/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tide-graph-pro/id721000562/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 868 | **3.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 61.1% of reviews | **83.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#70** | #99 |
| Size | 152 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pocket Mariner Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/719592131) | [Brainware LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/288420740) |

## What reviewers say

### Boat Beacon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boat-beacon/id494877039)

**Currently charting:** #70 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

This marine navigation app provides real-time AIS data for collision avoidance and position sharing. It offers over-the-horizon warnings, background operation, and a user-friendly interface for boaters.

**Highlights:** Collision warnings with CPA calculations, Real-time AIS ship tracking, Background operation for continuous alerts, Position sharing with other users, Augmented Reality view (IAP), Man Overboard and Anchor Watch alarms (IAP)

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AIS Share | $5.99 | per month |
| AIS Share | $16.49 | per year |
| Anchor Watch and Man Overboard | $4.99 | one-time |
| Live View Upgrade | $7.99 | one-time |
| NOAA US Marine Charts | $9.99 | one-time |
| UK & IE Marine Charts | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works great
- 🚀 Excellent app
- 🔒 Fantastic app
- 💡 Useful navigation aid
- 👍 Handy app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes constantly
- 🐛 Unreliable
- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🐛 Useless
- 🐛 Clunky UI

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when panning or changing settings
- Phantom ships not disappearing
- Inaccurate position data
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add marine charts
- Improve search functionality
- Offline mode
- Integrate with other navigation apps


### Tide Graph Pro

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

**Currently charting:** #99 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:** none

**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 Boat Beacon free?

Boat Beacon costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Tide Graph Pro free?

Tide Graph Pro costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Boat Beacon or Tide Graph Pro?

Tide Graph Pro is rated higher. Boat Beacon averages 4.6 out of 5 from 868 ratings, while Tide Graph Pro averages 4.8 from 3.6K ratings.

### Do Boat Beacon or Tide Graph Pro have ads?

Neither Boat Beacon nor Tide Graph Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Boat Beacon or Tide Graph Pro?

Boat Beacon ships an update every 2 months, and Tide Graph Pro every 3 weeks. Most recently, Boat Beacon was updated on October 17, 2026 and Tide Graph Pro on October 17, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Boat Beacon or Tide Graph Pro?

Boat Beacon currently peaks at #70 in the App Store charts, and Tide Graph Pro at #99. 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.*