# Tide Chart USA vs Tide Charts

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tide Chart USA at none against Tide Charts's 1. Tide Charts's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (115K vs 8.2K). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tide Charts sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 Charts. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tide Charts has 115K ratings behind it against 8.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 68% and 69% positive.

Tide Chart USA ships an update every 5 months, Tide Charts every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tide Chart USA | Tide Charts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (8.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tide-chart-usa/id593308377/reviews) | **[4.8 (115K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tide-charts/id957143504/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8.2K | **115K** |
| Positive reviews | 68.0% of reviews | **68.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#33** |
| Size | 9 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [hanitaro](https://appshunter.io/developer/500375118) | [7th Gear](https://appshunter.io/developer/321178305) |

## 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 Charts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tide-charts/id957143504)

**Currently charting:** #33 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Access worldwide tidal estimates, lunar data, and weather forecasts. Plan outdoor adventures with ease using current radar and offline predictions. Supports Apple Watch and includes a Today Extension for quick access.

**Highlights:** Worldwide tidal estimates, Lunar data, Weather forecast, Current radar, Offline predictions, Favorite station management, Apple Watch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Clear tide information
- 👍 Useful for planning activities
- 💡 Comprehensive data including weather and moon phases
- 🤖 Accurate and reliable
- 🌟 Great app for Apple Watch

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate tide data in some locations
- 🙈 Intrusive and unskippable ads
- 🤯 Ads crashing the app
- 🤔 Confusing UI and navigation
- 🤖 Unreliable Apple Watch complications

**Reported bugs**

- Tide data off by several hours
- Tide graph not displaying correctly
- App crashing on ad dismissal
- Apple Watch complications freezing

**Requested features**

- Ability to set custom locations
- Improved accuracy and data sources
- Option to purchase ad-free version
- Landscape mode support
- More detailed tide height information


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tide Chart USA free?

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

### Is Tide Charts free?

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

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

Tide Charts is rated higher. Tide Chart USA averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8.2K ratings, while Tide Charts averages 4.8 from 115K ratings.

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

Both Tide Chart USA and Tide Charts show ads.

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

Tide Chart USA ships an update every 5 months, and Tide Charts every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tide Chart USA was updated on November 1, 2026 and Tide Charts on November 1, 2026.

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