# Tide Chart USA vs Florida Tides

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tide Chart USA at none against Florida Tides's 1. Tide Chart USA also leads on ratings volume (8.2K vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). Florida Tides's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Florida Tides sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tide Chart USA asks for nothing beyond the download.

Florida Tides holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tide Chart USA has 8.2K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Tide Chart USA ships an update every 5 months, Florida Tides every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tide Chart USA | Florida Tides |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (8.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tide-chart-usa/id593308377/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/florida-tides/id6805300305/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.2K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 68.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [hanitaro](https://appshunter.io/developer/500375118) | [Chad Robillard](https://appshunter.io/developer/6805300307) |

## 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


### Florida Tides

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/florida-tides/id6805300305)

Get detailed tide charts and real-time beach weather for all of Florida's coastlines. View tide stations on an interactive map, check highs and lows, and see current weather conditions. Widgets provide quick access to your favorite stations.

**Highlights:** 187 NOAA tide stations, Interactive tide curve, High and low tide times/heights, Bay-side station tagging, Home/Lock Screen widgets, Current weather conditions, Statewide Florida coverage

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tide Chart USA free?

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

### Is Florida Tides free?

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

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

Florida Tides is rated higher. Tide Chart USA averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8.2K ratings, while Florida Tides averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

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

Both Tide Chart USA and Florida Tides show ads.

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

Tide Chart USA ships an update every 5 months, and Florida Tides every 2 days. Most recently, Tide Chart USA was updated on October 26, 2026 and Florida Tides on October 14, 2026.

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