# Tides Near Me vs SurfMatch

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Tides Near Me at 164K against SurfMatch's 1. Tides Near Me also leads on chart position (#52 vs unranked). SurfMatch's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 79%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tides Near Me sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and SurfMatch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SurfMatch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tides Near Me has 164K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Tides Near Me's written reviews are positive against 100% of SurfMatch's.

Tides Near Me ships an update every 2 weeks, SurfMatch every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tides Near Me | SurfMatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (164K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tides-near-me/id585223877/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surfmatch/id6776884752/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **164K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 79.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#52** | — |
| Size | 83 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shelter Island Mapping Company, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/579300323) | [Cory King](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776884754) |

## What reviewers say

### Tides Near Me

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

**Currently charting:** #52 Top Free · Weather, #71 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


### SurfMatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surfmatch/id6776884752)

This app provides advanced surf forecasting by combining premium weather data, wave modeling, and community input. It offers a clean interface with essential surf conditions, helping users find better waves and avoid disappointing sessions.

**Highlights:** AI-driven surf forecasting, 325+ curated surf breaks, SurfMatch Score (0-5 rating), Dynamic strike zones, Live telemetry and buoy data, 3-day hyper-local forecasts, Interactive map cues

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SurfMatch Pro Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| SurfMatch Pro Annual Subscription | $44.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tides Near Me free?

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

### Is SurfMatch free?

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

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

SurfMatch is rated higher. Tides Near Me averages 4.8 out of 5 from 164K ratings, while SurfMatch averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither Tides Near Me nor SurfMatch shows ads.

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

Tides Near Me ships an update every 2 weeks, and SurfMatch every 5 days. Most recently, Tides Near Me was updated on November 7, 2026 and SurfMatch on November 5, 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.*