# Tides US vs AnchorQueen

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tides US | AnchorQueen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tides-us/id590041098/reviews) | **[4.5 (164 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anchorqueen/id1225033114/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **164** |
| Positive reviews | **37.5% of reviews** | 27.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 267 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Loft Labs Interactive Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/482491153) | [Barkin Takmaz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225033113) |

## What reviewers say

### Tides US

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tides-us/id590041098)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### AnchorQueen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anchorqueen/id1225033114)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Oceanic Tides | $4.99 | per year |
| Mexico — Gulf & Caribbean | $7.99 | per year |
| AnchorQueen AIS Network | $9.99 | per year |
| Mexico — Sea of Cortez | $9.99 | per year |
| Mexico — Pacific | $9.99 | per year |
| Anchor Remote | $9.99 | per year |
| Swiss Lakes | $14.99 | per year |
| US East | $14.99 | per year |
| US South & Gulf | $14.99 | per year |
| Pro | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*