# Tide Chart USA vs Tide

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tide Chart USA at none against Tide's 2. Tide Chart USA also leads on ratings volume (8.2K vs 245). Tide's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (90% vs 68%). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tide sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Tide Chart USA asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tide holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tide Chart USA has 8.2K ratings behind it against 245, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Tide Chart USA's written reviews are positive against 90% of Tide's.

Tide Chart USA ships an update every 5 months, Tide every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tide Chart USA | Tide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (8.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tide-chart-usa/id593308377/reviews) | **[4.9 (245 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tide-forecastcom/id6499426171/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.2K** | 245 |
| Positive reviews | 68.0% of reviews | **90.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 9 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [hanitaro](https://appshunter.io/developer/500375118) | [Meteo365 Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/661723505) |

## 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tide-forecastcom/id6499426171)

Get accurate 30-day tide predictions, moon phases, and sunrise/sunset times for any location worldwide. Includes local weather conditions, wave heights, and swell periods to help plan your outdoor activities.

**Highlights:** 30-day tide graphs and tables, Moon phases, Sunrise and sunset times, Local weather conditions, Wave heights and swell periods, Global location forecasting

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Service (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Service (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tide Chart USA free?

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

### Is Tide free?

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

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

Tide is rated higher. Tide Chart USA averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8.2K ratings, while Tide averages 4.9 from 245 ratings.

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

Tide Chart USA shows ads; Tide does not.

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

Tide Chart USA ships an update every 5 months, and Tide every 3 months. Most recently, Tide Chart USA was updated on October 26, 2026 and Tide on October 25, 2026.

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