Comparison

TideWorld vs Tides & Tide Chart

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

Head to head
About

TideWorld

Features
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Times, heights over 800 ports in the world. The list is given to http://christian-guine.fr:8082/TideWorld.html Application made from the harmonic constants provided by BODC or calculated from water level histories All displayed local time, are in the summer and winter hours. No use of geolocation data outside the application and only to locate the nearest port. The menu is used to calculate the tides and to give specifics on a day or month. Choose your own threshold (minimum height for sailing or fishing for maximum distance). Enter a head of water and set schedules for which it will be reached or for such time before any water depth. Thank you to share your comments to further improve the application.

About

Tides & Tide Chart

This app provides real-time tide and weather information for coastal activities. It features a unique tide clock to easily understand tide movements and offers forecasts for waves, wind, and UV index. Plan your beach trips, fishing excursions, or surf sessions with comprehensive coastal data.

Highlights
  • Real-time tide clock
  • Tide heights, wave swell, wind, UV index
  • Accurate local weather forecasts
  • Global coverage for over 20,000 locations
  • Save favorite spots
  • Detailed tide charts and forecasts
Features
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Tide Flow – Tides, Weather & Waves Your essential tide & weather companion for beach lovers, surfers, swimmers, fishermen, and everyone enjoying the coast. Tide Flow features a unique and beautifully designed real-time tide clock—simple, intuitive, and visually stunning. Instantly see whether the tide is rising or falling, and how long until the next high or low tide, at a single glance. No need to interpret complex charts: with Tide Flow, understanding the tides has never been easier. Get fast access to wave heights, UV index, and accurate local weather forecasts, all in one easy-to-use app. Whether you’re fishing, surfing, swimming, or just relaxing seaside, Tide Flow gives you the info you need for a perfect day on the coast. Key Features Real-Time Tide Clock: Instantly know if the tide is coming in or going out, and how long until the next high or low tide—thanks to our unique, elegant clock interface. Tides, Weather & Waves: All coastal conditions in one place – tide heights, wave swell, wind, UV index, and weather forecasts. Powered by Apple WeatherKit and trusted marine sources. Global Coverage: Find tide predictions for over 20,000 coastal locations worldwide. Favorites: Track your favorite beaches, fishing spots, surf breaks, or coastal towns at a glance. Plan Ahead: View detailed tide charts and forecasts. The Premium version unlocks 10-day forecasts and even more detailed data to help you prepare your next fishing trip, surf session, swim, or seaside outing with confidence. Tide Flow combines essential functionality with an elegant, easy-to-use experience. Perfect for locals, tourists, water sports lovers, fishermen, and anyone who wants to enjoy the coast at its best. Note: Tide Flow is for recreational planning only and not for professional navigation. Apple EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TideWorld4 screens
Tides & Tide Chart3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tides & Tide Chart at Free against TideWorld's $1.99. Tides & Tide Chart also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks). TideWorld's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads 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

Tides & Tide Chart is free to download; TideWorld costs $1.99 up front. Tides & Tide Chart sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. TideWorld asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TideWorld ships an update every 4 weeks, Tides & Tide Chart every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TideWorld versus Tides & Tide Chart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTideWorldTides & Tide Chart
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—4.5 (58 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—64.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—58 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristian GuineManomaya SA

In-app purchases

None

TideWorld

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Tides & Tide Chart

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Plan3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Pro Plan$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime access | one time payment$44.99

Questions

Is TideWorld free?
TideWorld costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tides & Tide Chart free?
Tides & Tide Chart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TideWorld or Tides & Tide Chart have ads?
Neither TideWorld nor Tides & Tide Chart shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TideWorld or Tides & Tide Chart?
TideWorld ships an update every 4 weeks, and Tides & Tide Chart every 2 weeks. Most recently, TideWorld was updated on October 30, 2026 and Tides & Tide Chart on October 30, 2026.

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