Tide Chart USA vs WeatherLink
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tide Chart USA
Access detailed tidal information for various locations. This app is designed for recreational fishing enthusiasts, providing essential data for planning your next outing. It is intended for personal use and not for commercial navigation.
- Tidal information display
- Designed for fishing
- Recreational use
- No warranty provided
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"Tide Chart USA" is an application to display tidal information. I made for fun fishing. This program is not available for commercial purposes, and navigation. THERE IS NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND.
WeatherLink
Access real-time weather data from personal weather stations and explore a global network of shared weather information. View local forecasts, interactive charts, and historical data from businesses, schools, and hobbyists worldwide.
- Access Davis Instruments weather station data
- Explore global weather stations
- View local forecasts
- Real-time data
- Interactive charts
- Weather data sharing network
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The WeatherLink app brings the Davis WeatherLink Network to your phone. Join the worldwide network of businesses, schools and hobbyists who have chosen to share their weather data with the world. WeatherLink lets you see your personal Davis Instruments weather station data and local forecasts, as well as explore other stations from around the world. Enjoy real time data, forecasts and interactive charts.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tide Chart USA at 67% against WeatherLink's 22%. Tide Chart USA also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.7) and ratings volume (8.2K vs 221). WeatherLink's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and chart position (#124 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Tide Chart USA holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tide Chart USA has 8.2K ratings behind it against 221, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Tide Chart USA's written reviews are positive against 22% of WeatherLink's.
Tide Chart USA ships an update every 5 months, WeatherLink every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.
| Parameter | Tide Chart USA | WeatherLink |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (8.2K ratings) — better | 2.7 (221 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 67.3% of reviews — better | 22.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8.2K — better | 221 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | — | #124 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 98 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | hanitaro | Davis Instruments Corp. |
Customer experience
Tide Chart USA
WeatherLink
User reviews
Tide Chart USA
From 8.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Excellent tide chart
- 👍 Easy to read and understand
- 👍 Useful for boating, fishing, and other activities
- 👍 Accurate and reliable
- 👍 Simple and visually appealing
Room to improve
- 🐛 Location issues - app defaults to wrong location
- 🐛 Inaccurate tide information in some areas
- 🐛 Unable to change or add locations
- 🐛 Daylight saving time not handled properly
- 🐛 Tide chart not detailed enough in some areas
WeatherLink
From 221 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and reliable
- 💡 Useful for monitoring local weather stations
- 👍 Provides detailed weather data
- 🚀 Works seamlessly with weather stations
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Inaccurate weather forecasts
- 🔍 Unreliable data updates
- 👎 Lacking key features like landscape mode on iPad
- 💸 Subscription model not worth the value
Bugs and requests
Tide Chart USA
Reported bugs
4 issues- Tide information off by an hour
- App gets stuck in wrong location
- Spelling errors in the app
- Incompatible with some devices
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to scroll backwards in time
- Extend timeline further into the future
- Add more location options
- Include current weather and conditions
- Provide a widget for the lock screen
WeatherLink
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login issues and lost station data
- Incorrect temperature and rainfall data
- Frequent crashes and app not loading
- Live data not updating properly
Requested features
5 requests- Add landscape mode support for iPad
- Improve weather forecast accuracy
- Provide more customization options
- Implement weather alerts and notifications
- Add support for Apple Watch
In-app purchases
Tide Chart USA
No in-app purchases
WeatherLink
No in-app purchases
