Comparison

TideWorld vs Tide

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

Tide

Get accurate 30-day tide predictions, moon phases, and sunrise/sunset times for any location worldwide. Includes local weather conditions, wave heights, and swell periods to help plan your outdoor activities.

Highlights
  • 30-day tide graphs and tables
  • Moon phases
  • Sunrise and sunset times
  • Local weather conditions
  • Wave heights and swell periods
  • Global location forecasting
Features
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The official app by Tide-Forecast.com: Your Go-To Tide Prediction Tool, Anywhere in the World. Tide-Forecast.com offers simple, accurate 30-day tide graphs and tables for any location across the globe. Whether you’re planning a beach day, fishing trip, or a day out on the boat, we’ve got you covered. Our free tide graphs and tables provide: - High and low tide forecasts - Detailed tide ranges - Moon phases - Sunrise and sunset times - Local weather conditions (wind, humidity, temperature, and rainfall) - Wave heights - Swell periods What makes us unique? Simple—TidePro users can generate 30-day tide forecasts for any coordinate worldwide. Experience the convenience of real-time, location-specific tide data at your fingertips with the official app by Tide-Forecast.com! For the full Terms and Conditions of this service, please visit: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TideWorld4 screens
Tide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tide at Free against TideWorld's $1.99. TideWorld's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). On 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

Tide is free to download; TideWorld costs $1.99 up front. Tide sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. TideWorld asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TideWorld ships an update every 4 weeks, Tide every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TideWorld versus Tide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTideWorldTide
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (206 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—90.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—206 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristian GuineMeteo365 Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

TideWorld

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Tide

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Service (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Premium Service (Yearly)$19.991 Year

Questions

Is TideWorld free?
TideWorld costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tide free?
Tide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TideWorld or Tide have ads?
Neither TideWorld nor Tide shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TideWorld or Tide?
TideWorld ships an update every 4 weeks, and Tide every 3 months. Most recently, TideWorld was updated on October 9, 2026 and Tide on October 12, 2026.

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