Tides NZ vs Wind Wheel
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tides NZ
This app provides tide predictions for New Zealand, helping you find the optimal times for activities like boating, swimming, and beach walks. It features an interactive tide graph and works offline, making it ideal for remote coastal areas.
- Interactive tide graph
- 230+ New Zealand ports
- Offline functionality
- Tide data up to 2024
- Accurate tide predictions
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Tides NZ let's you figure out the best time to launch your boat, the best time for you to go swimming and the best time to walk your dog at your local beach! Using the interactive tide graph, you can see the current height of the tide at any time. Enjoyed by over 10,000 kiwi's, Tides NZ is the best tides app for your iOS device and has been a great success - check out the reviews by fellow app store users! The latest update brings a few new bits and bobs for you iOS 16 users that will make your life more enjoyable! A brand new release, ready for the next decade. Features: - Tide Graph - Around 230 ports across New Zealand - No internet required, perfect for remote locations at sea! - Data up to the end of 2024 Disclaimer: All precautions have been taken to ensure the data is as accurate as possible. The secondary port tide predictions have been calculated following the precise methods found on the LINZ website. We give no warranty in relation to the material shown including its accuracy, reliability and suitability and accept no liability to any loss, damage or other costs incurred relating to the use of any material shown.
Wind Wheel
This navigation app helps sailors and maritime enthusiasts understand wind dynamics. It calculates optimal courses and speeds based on desired wind conditions and forecasts relative wind shifts. Gauge wind intensity and anticipate conditions for precise navigation.
- Desired wind calculation
- True wind determination
- Relative wind forecasting
- Beaufort Wind Force Scale
- Course and speed optimization
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Navigate the vast oceans with precision and confidence using Wind Wheel, an indispensable tool for sailors and maritime enthusiasts alike. Delve into the complexities of wind dynamics with ease, allowing you to fine-tune your course and speed with unparalleled accuracy. - Desired Wind: Generate optimal course and speed solutions for your preferred relative winds - True Wind: Determine the true wind conditions based on your vessel's course, speed, and observed relative wind - Relative Wind: Forecast shifts in relative wind before making adjustments to your course or speed - Condition Determination: Gauge wind intensity and anticipate conditions using the Beaufort Wind Force Scale Whether a seasoned mariner or a budding sea explorer, Wind Wheel is the perfect companion to help you harness the power of the wind. Set sail with confidence, chart your course, and let Wind Wheel handle the complexities of wind dynamics for you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Tides NZ at 4.7 against Wind Wheel's 4.4. Tides NZ also leads on price ($3.99 vs $4.99). Wind Wheel's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Tides NZ costs $3.99 and Wind Wheel $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Tides NZ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 7 respectively.
| Parameter | Tides NZ | Wind Wheel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (20 ratings) — better | 4.4 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 60.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 20 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Loft Labs Interactive Inc | Universal Queue LLC |
Customer experience
Tides NZ
Wind Wheel
Bugs and requests
Tides NZ
Reported bugs
32 issues- App stalls and is blank waiting for new data
- No tides data provided
- 2026 data is missing
- App no longer shows any information
- App doesn't work
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- App not updated for 2023
- App stopped working in 2023
- App stopped working
- App no longer shows correct information
- Widget not great
- App keeps crashing
- Does not cover local beaches
- App failed to update after New Year 2022
- App won't launch since 31 Dec
- Won't work on iPhone 6S
- App crashes instantly
- App not working on iPhone 13 Pro
- App won't open
- App flashes briefly and screen goes blank
- App crashes on opening
- App closes as soon as I try to open
- Crash once launching in IOS 13.3
- App launches and blinks off as crushing
- App will not open up on iPad
- App not supported
- Data does not extend into 2020
- App crashes on opening (Jan 1)
- Questionable data
- Widget only displays port and current tide height
- Cannot drag line to adjust on widget
- Cannot see today's high tides on widget
- Cannot see tomorrow's high tides on widget
Requested features
11 requests- Add port for Paraparaumu Beach
- Add 2025 data
- Add 2026 data
- Add 2022 data
- Add 2023 data
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- Add 2020 tides
- Add Apple Watch app
- Add actual times for moon and sun rise/set times
- Add Half Moon Bay as a port
- Add 24hr option for time display
- Add am/pm indication
Wind Wheel
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Tides NZ
No in-app purchases
Wind Wheel
No in-app purchases
