Comparison

Tide Chart USA vs Shore TideChart

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Tidal information display
  • Designed for fishing
  • Recreational use
  • No warranty provided
Features
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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.

About

Shore TideChart

This app provides comprehensive tide and marine weather forecasts for surfers, boaters, and anglers. It offers 7-day tide predictions, hourly marine weather, surf and boating condition ratings, and moon phase data. An offline mode is available for essential information.

Highlights
  • 7-Day Tide Forecasts
  • Hourly Marine Weather
  • Surf Ratings
  • Boating Conditions
  • Moon Phases & Fish Activity
  • Offline Mode
Features
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Shore TideChart - Complete Surfing, Boating, and Ocean Companion One app replaces four! Shore TideChart combines everything anglers, surfers, and boaters need in a single powerful tool. KEY FEATURES: 7-Day Tide Forecasts with visual tide graphs Hourly Marine Weather with detailed conditions Surf Ratings - Real-time surf quality assessments (Poor to Epic) Boating Conditions - Safety ratings with wind/swell analysis Moon Phases & Fish Activity - Best fishing times UV Index, sunrise/sunset, water temps OFFLINE MODE for Tides, Sunset, Moon Phases when out at sea "Use My Location" - Instantly finds nearest station 50+ Locations across US coastal states UNIQUE ADVANTAGES: Unlike basic tide apps, Shore Tide Chart calculates actual surf and boating conditions using real-time swell, wind, and wave data. Know instantly if it's worth heading out. PERFECT FOR: Surfers checking dawn patrol conditions Anglers timing the bite with tides and moon Boaters assessing safety before departing Beach-goers planning perfect days SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS: 14-day FREE trial, then choose: Monthly: $1.99 Annual: $9.99 (Save 58%!) Stop juggling multiple apps. Get complete ocean intelligence in one place. Key Features: * Tide Charts & Predictions – View real-time and future high/low tides with precise times. * Wave Heights & Swell Data – Know if the ocean is calm or surf-ready. * Wind Speed & Direction – Essential for sailing, fishing, and water sports. * Ocean Temperature – Plan for swimming, diving, and paddling. * Sunrise & Sunset Times – Know the best times to be on the water. * Favorite Locations – Save multiple tide stations for quick access. * Simple, Fast, & Accurate – No clutter, just the marine data you need. Who Is Shore Tide Chart For? Boaters & Sailors – Plan your next trip with accurate wind & tide forecasts. Surfers & Paddleboarders – Catch the perfect wave with wave height & wind direction data. Fishermen – Maximize your catch by knowing the best tide times & ocean conditions. Beachgoers & Swimmers – Stay informed about safe swimming conditions. Coverage: Tide and marine condition data is sourced from multiple places giving you a complete picture of the current forecast. Disclaimer: All forecasts and conditions are estimates only. Ocean conditions can change rapidly and unexpectedly. Always verify conditions personally and check official sources before any water activity. Not for navigation. User assumes all risk. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.shoreresolutions.com/app-development/tidechart/privacy-policy-for-shore-tide-chart/

Screenshots

Tide Chart USA4 screens
Shore TideChart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tide Chart USA at none against Shore TideChart's 2. Tide Chart USA also leads on ratings volume (8.2K vs 13). Shore TideChart's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (92% vs 68%). On price, rating, ads 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. Shore TideChart sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Tide Chart USA asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Tide Chart USA against 4.7 for Shore TideChart. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tide Chart USA has 8.2K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Tide Chart USA's written reviews are positive against 92% of Shore TideChart's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tide Chart USA ships an update every 5 months, Shore TideChart every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Tide Chart USA versus Shore TideChart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTide Chart USAShore TideChart
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (8.2K ratings) — better4.7 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews68.0% of reviews91.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8.2K — better13
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.612.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB221 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperhanitaroMatthew Petrosky

Customer experience

Tide Chart USA

All ratings7,745 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral2.3%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews103 reviews
Positive68.0%
Neutral7.8%
Negative24.3%

Shore TideChart

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%

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

Shore TideChart

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Tide Chart USA

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Shore TideChart

Subscriptions2
  • Premium - Marine & Hourly Data$1.991 Month
  • Annual Premium - Detailed Data$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Tide Chart USA free?
Tide Chart USA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shore TideChart free?
Shore TideChart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tide Chart USA or Shore TideChart?
Tide Chart USA is rated higher. Tide Chart USA averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8.2K ratings, while Shore TideChart averages 4.7 from 13 ratings.
Do Tide Chart USA or Shore TideChart have ads?
Both Tide Chart USA and Shore TideChart show ads.
Which is updated more often, Tide Chart USA or Shore TideChart?
Tide Chart USA ships an update every 5 months, and Shore TideChart every 9 days. Most recently, Tide Chart USA was updated on October 23, 2026 and Shore TideChart on October 11, 2026.

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