# Tides Near Me vs iGetwind

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iGetwind at none against Tides Near Me's 4. iGetwind also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 79%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). Tides Near Me's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 10 months). On price, rating, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Tides Near Me against 4.9 for iGetwind. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tides Near Me has 164K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Tides Near Me's written reviews are positive against 100% of iGetwind's.

Tides Near Me ships an update every 2 weeks, iGetwind every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tides Near Me | iGetwind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (164K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tides-near-me/id585223877/reviews) | **[4.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/igetwind/id1616401849/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **164K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 79.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#44** | — |
| Size | 83 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shelter Island Mapping Company, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/579300323) | [Gregoire Lafortune](https://appshunter.io/developer/1616401851) |

## What reviewers say

### Tides Near Me

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

**Currently charting:** #44 Top Free · Weather, #62 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


### iGetwind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/igetwind/id1616401849)

Access global wind and surf forecasts with multiple models and real-time data. Save and compare up to eight forecasts to find optimal conditions for watersports. Includes wave and tide information.

**Highlights:** Global wind forecasts, Multiple forecast models (GFS, HRRR, ICON, etc.), Real-time wind readings, Wave forecasts, Tide information, Save and compare multiple forecasts

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tides Near Me free?

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

### Is iGetwind free?

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

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

iGetwind is rated higher. Tides Near Me averages 4.8 out of 5 from 164K ratings, while iGetwind averages 4.9 from 15 ratings.

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

iGetwind shows ads; Tides Near Me does not.

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

Tides Near Me ships an update every 2 weeks, and iGetwind every 10 months. Most recently, Tides Near Me was updated on November 12, 2026 and iGetwind on November 3, 2026.

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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.*