# Tide Chart USA vs Tide Times US

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tide Chart USA at none against Tide Times US's 3. Tide Chart USA also leads on ratings volume (8.2K vs 587). Tide Times US's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (77% vs 67%). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tide Times US sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Tide Chart USA asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Tide Chart USA against 4.8 for Tide Times US. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tide Chart USA has 8.2K ratings behind it against 587, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Tide Chart USA's written reviews are positive against 77% of Tide Times US's.

Tide Chart USA ships an update every 5 months, Tide Times US every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tide Chart USA | Tide Times US |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (8.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tide-chart-usa/id593308377/reviews) | **[4.8 (587 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tide-times-us/id1319722849/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.2K** | 587 |
| Positive reviews | 67.3% of reviews | **76.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [hanitaro](https://appshunter.io/developer/500375118) | [VERVE TECHNOLOGIES PTY. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/582523354) |

## What reviewers say

### Tide Chart USA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tide-chart-usa/id593308377)

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.

**Highlights:** Tidal information display, Designed for fishing, Recreational use, No warranty provided

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent tide chart
- 👍 Easy to read and understand
- 👍 Useful for boating, fishing, and other activities
- 👍 Accurate and reliable
- 👍 Simple and visually appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- Tide information off by an hour
- App gets stuck in wrong location
- Spelling errors in the app
- Incompatible with some devices

**Requested features**

- 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


### Tide Times US

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tide-times-us/id1319722849)

Access tide times and heights for over 3200 US locations, including coastal and island regions. Features include local time display, daylight saving adjustments, and sunrise/sunset information. View data offline and manage favorite locations easily.

**Highlights:** Tide times and heights for 3200+ US locations, Local time and daylight saving adjustments, Sunrise/sunset and moon phase data, Offline data access, Favorite locations management, Intuitive user interface

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Generous Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Massive Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Amazing Tip | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to understand information
- 🎯 Very accurate and reliable predictions
- ⏱️ Ability to slide time and date bar
- ⭐ Favorite rivers for easy switching
- 💬 Friendly and responsive creator/programmer

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❓ Missing desired port (Fort Bragg)
- 🐌 Tedious to use despite great data

**Reported bugs**

- 🚫 Cannot see future dates beyond 7 days
- 💸 Potential for feeling ripped off after tipping

**Requested features**

- Add missing ports (e.g., Fort Bragg)
- Improve usability/reduce tediousness


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tide Chart USA free?

Tide Chart USA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tide Times US free?

Tide Times US is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tide Chart USA or Tide Times US?

Tide Times US is rated higher. Tide Chart USA averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8.2K ratings, while Tide Times US averages 4.8 from 587 ratings.

### Do Tide Chart USA or Tide Times US have ads?

Both Tide Chart USA and Tide Times US show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tide Chart USA or Tide Times US?

Tide Chart USA ships an update every 5 months, and Tide Times US every 2 months. Most recently, Tide Chart USA was updated on November 6, 2026 and Tide Times US on November 2, 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.*