# Tide Chart USA vs Shore TideChart

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 15). 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.

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.

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 15, 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.

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 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tide Chart USA | Shore TideChart |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (8.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tide-chart-usa/id593308377/reviews)** | [4.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shore-tidechart/id6742362878/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.2K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 68.0% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 221 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [hanitaro](https://appshunter.io/developer/500375118) | [Matthew Petrosky](https://appshunter.io/developer/1511039111) |

## 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


### Shore TideChart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shore-tidechart/id6742362878)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - Marine & Hourly Data | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium - Detailed Data | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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 15 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 24, 2026.

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