SAMUDRA vs Tide Time Checker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SAMUDRA
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“SAMUDRA” (Smart Access to Marine Users for Data Resources, and ocean Advisories) is envisaged to give an easy access for users to the ocean information and advisory services provided by The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) (under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government Of India). The app empowers users with real-time updates and critical alerts on oceanic disasters such as tsunamis, high waves, swell surge alerts, and ocean current alerts etc. ensuring that individuals and communities stay informed to take necessary precautions. The app also offers invaluable services to the fishing community, providing PFZ advisories that guide fishermen to the most probable fish aggregation locations thereby maximising catch rates, and improving livelihoods. Furthermore, the mobile app provides a five-day advanced OSF, predicted tides along the coast etc. enabling mariners, fishermen, and coastal communities to plan their activities in advance, mitigating risks and optimising operations based on predicted ocean conditions. The app has interactive maps, charts, and animations that enhance comprehension of complex oceanic phenomena. The application is now available in English, Hindi and Indian coastal languages (Gujarati, Marathi, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Odia, and Bengali).
Tide Time Checker
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Know the tide before you head out. Tide Checker covers 14,503 tide locations around the world, more than any other tide app, so wherever you're going your spot is almost certainly in here. Search for a spot, save the ones you check often, then glance at the tide height right now, when the next high and low are due, and how the rest of the day looks. Handy for surfing, fishing, paddleboarding, sailing, swimming, beach walks, harbour work, or any day the tide changes the plan. In the free app you get: - The tide height right now, and whether it's rising or falling - Today's high and low tide times - A tide curve that shows the whole day at a glance - Tide times for the next 7 days - Sea temperature near you, where we have it - Search 14,503 tide locations around the world - Find the nearest tide spot to where you are - Saved locations for the places you check most - Heights in metres or feet, your call - Sea temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit No account. No sign-up. No email. Open the app, pick a spot, check the tide. Tide Checker Pro adds more if you want it. - Save as many locations as you like - Tide alerts that ping you before a high or low - Plan up to 30 days ahead - Spring and neap tide tools for the big tides Tide data is great for planning, but it shouldn't be your only safety check. Always check local conditions, the weather, official notices, and use your own judgement before you go on or near the water. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SAMUDRA at none against Tide Time Checker's 3. Tide Time Checker's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Tide Time Checker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. SAMUDRA asks for nothing beyond the download.
SAMUDRA ships an update every 3 months, Tide Time Checker weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SAMUDRA | Tide Time Checker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | INCOIS | Iancredible Ltd |
In-app purchases
SAMUDRA
No in-app purchases
Tide Time Checker
- Tide Checker Pro$4.991 Month
- Tide Checker Pro$29.991 Year
- Tide Checker Pro Lifetime$59.99









