# TideWorld vs METEO CONSULT

The clearest difference is price: METEO CONSULT at Free against TideWorld's $1.99. TideWorld's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

METEO CONSULT is free to download; TideWorld costs $1.99 up front. METEO CONSULT sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. TideWorld asks for nothing beyond the download.

TideWorld ships an update every 4 weeks, METEO CONSULT monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TideWorld | METEO CONSULT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Positive reviews | — | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christian Guine](https://appshunter.io/developer/1636112507) | [METEO CONSULT](https://appshunter.io/developer/324565017) |

## What reviewers say

### TideWorld

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tideworld/id6443661001)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### METEO CONSULT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meteo-consult/id6741209467)

Get ultra-detailed 15-day weather forecasts prepared by experienced meteorologists. Access live bulletins, interactive maps with rain radar, and save favorite locations for quick access. Unlock full forecasts with a subscription.

**Highlights:** 15-day detailed forecasts, Live bulletins updated every 5 minutes, Interactive weather map, Rain radar and satellite view, Save favorite locations, Multiple weather models

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WEATHER Xpert Subscription | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TideWorld free?

TideWorld costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is METEO CONSULT free?

METEO CONSULT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do TideWorld or METEO CONSULT have ads?

METEO CONSULT shows ads; TideWorld does not.

### Which is updated more often, TideWorld or METEO CONSULT?

TideWorld ships an update every 4 weeks, and METEO CONSULT monthly. Most recently, TideWorld was updated on October 9, 2026 and METEO CONSULT on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*