Comparison

Tides US vs AnchorQueen

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Tides US

Plan your outdoor activities with real-time tide information. Discover the best times for boating, swimming, or beach walks. Access data for over 1870 stations across the US and Canada, even offline.

Highlights
  • Live tide information
  • Moon phase tracking
  • Sunrise and sunset times
  • Sun position estimate
  • Offline tide data
  • Map view of tide stations
Features
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Want to know the best time to launch your boat? The best time to go swimming, or even for a walk at your local beach? Not a problem! With Tides US you can see all live tide information you need to plan that perfect time. Now Free! View all the ports on a handy map so you can easily see which tide stations/ports are nearby using your current location; or search for a specific location in the port list. No need now to browse a massive list of ~1870 ports or navigate on a map to find one of your favorite locations; all recently viewed ports are added to the side menu for quick and easy access. Want to go out fishing during a full moon? With the new moon phase icon, you can see what phase the moon is any day. -- Features -- ** Tide Graph ** Moon Phases ** Sunrise and Sunset times ** 12 Hour or 24 Hour time ** Live estimate of sun position relative to the horizon ** 1870 Stations all over the US and Canada! ** No internet required, perfect for remote locations at sea! (The map view is the only exception, unless the maps have been cached) And just cause we have to: Disclaimer: All precautions have been taken to ensure the data is as accurate as possible. 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.

About

AnchorQueen

This navigation app offers comprehensive tools for water sports enthusiasts, including offline charts, AI-powered anchor watch, and detailed marine weather analysis. Track your sea sports, plan safe routes, and share your adventures in 3D.

Highlights
  • Offline S-52 marine charts
  • AI anchor alarm
  • Sea sports tracking (17+ sports)
  • Depth-safe routing
  • Marine weather forecasts
  • 3D track replay and sharing
  • Live AIS with warnings
Features
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Plan a Route. Analyze Marine Weather.Ride it. Replay it. Set Anchor Alarm at anchorages. Explore and Discover awesome Bays and hidden secrets. AnchorQueen is built for the whole day on the water — Sea Sports on iPhone and Apple Watch, offline S-52 charts when you cruise, and an AI co-captain that keeps anchor watch while you rest. One app from the first jump to the last swing at anchor. SEA SPORTS THAT FEEL ALIVE Press and hold Voyage. Pick jet ski, kitesurf, wingfoil, surf, dinghy, kayak, SUP, canoe, rowing, swimming, freediving — 17 sports in all. Live numbers on the chart. Every jump, wave, tack, and stroke. Personal bests. Wind at the moment it happened. Then a 3D Trackcam replay you can orbit like a film set. Start from your wrist; Apple Watch sessions are saved to the Apple Health app as workouts and sync back into your passages. SHARE THE DAY IN 3D Turn a sport session, a coastal hop, or a quiet anchorage into a cinematic 9:16 reel on device. Sunny day or miniature tilt-shift. Share to Instagram, WhatsApp, YouTube, or Photos — with a link friends can spin in 3D. CHARTS YOU CAN TRUST OFFSHORE Nautica Day and Nautica Night S-52 IHO vector charts: soundings, buoys, lights, hazards, six day/night depth palettes. Download a region once and keep sailing when the cell signal dies. Charts refresh on Wi‑Fi only — never over mobile data, and never while anchor watch or guidance is running. ROUTE SMART. PADDLE SAFE. Long-press a destination for depth-safe routing matched to your draft. Live bearing, SOG, XTE, and fuel burn by vessel class. Shore-hugging paddle routes for kayak, SUP, canoe, and rowing keep you out of shipping lanes. AIS, WEATHER, AND THE SHIP'S JOURNAL Live AIS with COLREGS-aware warnings. Blended marine forecasts — wind, gusts, waves, tides, 7-day meteograms — with shoreline-aware pins. Your Ship's Journal sketches the day: distance made good, track, key moments, jump to any date. JULES STANDS THE WATCH Drop the hook. Jules separates normal swing from real drag and only wakes you for danger. An OS-level geofence keeps guard even if iOS closes the app. Ask Jules in plain language for tide windows, anchorage ratings, and route briefings — it already sees your wind, depth, and position. CHARTER WITHOUT LEAVING THE CHART Browse charter fleets on the map, compare boats, and watch 30-day price trends before you commit. FOLLOW THE RACE Regatta follows the big offshore races for free: live standings by line honours or corrected time, race news, split times at every mark, and the official course drawn on the chart. Tap a yacht to ride along in Live 3D with a chase camera, every boat drawn as its class in team colours. Your area's chart is free too: the first download brings 14 days of full access. WHY BOATERS SWITCH • Sea Sports + Watch recording most chart apps never touch • True offline S-52 navigation and depth-aware routing • AI anchor alarm that respects your sleep • 3D reels and sea state that make the day shareable Unlike typical chartplotter apps, AnchorQueen is built for both the adrenaline run and the quiet night on the hook. PLANS • Free — Anchor alarm, offline navigation, standard marine weather • PRO — Jules, 3D sea state, passage reels, Sea Sports tools, advanced charts (1-month free trial) • MAX — Unlimited offline regions, maximum Jules capacity Monthly or discounted annual. Price shown before you buy. — Subscriptions renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. Manage or cancel in App Store Account Settings anytime. Terms of Service: https://anchorqueen.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://anchorqueen.com/privacy

Screenshots

Tides US4 screens
AnchorQueen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AnchorQueen at 4.5 against Tides US's 2.8. AnchorQueen also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (164 vs 20). Tides US's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AnchorQueen sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Tides US asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AnchorQueen holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AnchorQueen has 164 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of Tides US's written reviews are positive against 28% of AnchorQueen's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tides US ships an update every 8 months, AnchorQueen every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Tides US versus AnchorQueen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTides USAnchorQueen
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (20 ratings)4.5 (164 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews — better27.6% of reviews
Number of ratings20164 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS7.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB267 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLoft Labs Interactive IncBarkin Takmaz

Customer experience

Tides US

All ratings20 ratings
Positive30.0%
Neutral30.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral15.6%
Negative46.9%

AnchorQueen

All ratings164 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral1.8%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive27.6%
Neutral13.8%
Negative58.6%

In-app purchases

None

Tides US

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

AnchorQueen

Subscriptions10
  • Oceanic Tides$4.991 Year
  • Mexico — Gulf & Caribbean$7.991 Year
  • AnchorQueen AIS Network$9.991 Year
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  • Mexico — Sea of Cortez$9.991 Year
  • Mexico — Pacific$9.991 Year
  • Anchor Remote$9.991 Year
  • Swiss Lakes$14.991 Year
  • US East$14.991 Year
  • US South & Gulf$14.991 Year
  • Pro1 Month trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Tides US free?
Tides US is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AnchorQueen free?
AnchorQueen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tides US or AnchorQueen?
AnchorQueen is rated higher. Tides US averages 2.8 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while AnchorQueen averages 4.5 from 164 ratings.
Do Tides US or AnchorQueen have ads?
AnchorQueen shows ads; Tides US does not.
Which is updated more often, Tides US or AnchorQueen?
Tides US ships an update every 8 months, and AnchorQueen every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tides US was updated on November 1, 2026 and AnchorQueen on November 6, 2026.

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