# Tidevann vs Coastal Wind

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Coastal Wind at none against Tidevann's 3. Coastal Wind also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Tidevann's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 27.0). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tidevann sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Coastal Wind asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tidevann ships an update every 2 weeks, Coastal Wind weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tidevann | Coastal Wind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 11 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 27.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ScratchMyTail](https://appshunter.io/developer/358139314) | [Ragnar Henriksen](https://appshunter.io/developer/343403258) |

## What reviewers say

### Tidevann

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tidevann/id564181094)

Get accurate tide and ocean condition information for the Norwegian coast. Track tides, moon phases, and weather forecasts. Enhance your experience with premium features for extended forecasts and detailed ocean data.

**Highlights:** Real-time tide times, Ocean condition forecasts, Moon phase tracking, Location-based data, Extended forecasts (premium), Detailed water level data (premium), Fishing and surfing conditions (premium)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tidevann+ Månedlig | $3.99 | per month |
| Tidevann+ Årlig | $14.99 | per year |
| Full versjon uten reklame | $39.99 | one-time |


### Coastal Wind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coastal-wind/id6748434267)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tidevann free?

Tidevann is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Coastal Wind free?

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

### Do Tidevann or Coastal Wind have ads?

Neither Tidevann nor Coastal Wind shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tidevann or Coastal Wind?

Tidevann ships an update every 2 weeks, and Coastal Wind weekly. Most recently, Tidevann was updated on October 10, 2026 and Coastal Wind on October 22, 2026.

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