Comparison

The Retreat Programs vs Tide

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

Head to head
About

The Retreat Programs

Features
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The The Retreat Programs app is designed for clients of trainers who have enrolled in the The Retreat Programs program. The app will send push notifications and prompt clients to answer yes/no question in regards to comply with healthy habits sent by your coach. WHO CAN USE THE APP Clients can only use the app if they are working with a The Retreat Programs coach. If you are a The Retreat Programs client, please contact your coach to receive your invite and login credentials to be able to use this app. The The Retreat Programs app allows access to HealthKit, allowing clients to automatically pull in their activity and steps data from Apple Health to their app.

About

Tide

Features
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Understand your daily energy highs and lows with Tide — the fast, beautiful energy and mood tracker for iPhone and iPad. Log how you feel in seconds throughout the day and discover what lifts you up or drains you. Tide turns quick check-ins into clear weekly patterns, mood trends, and sleep correlations — all stored privately on your device. KEY FEATURES: • 5-second check-ins: Energy level (1–5) plus mood and optional note • Daily timeline: Morning, afternoon, and evening at a glance • Streak tracking: Build a consistent self-awareness habit • Sleep correlation: Connect Apple Health to see how rest affects your energy • Mood distribution: Spot patterns across days and weeks • Total privacy: No account, no cloud — your data stays on your iPhone WHY TIDE: • Faster than a full journal — log in under five seconds • Designed for burnout awareness and fatigue tracking, not clinical diagnosis • Calm, distraction-free interface with light and dark mode • Works on iPhone and iPad with a consistent experience TIDE PRO: • Unlimited check-ins (free tier: 2 per day) • Full history beyond 14 days • Advanced insights and mood distribution charts • Weekly averages and best-day patterns • Sleep and energy analysis via HealthKit PERFECT FOR: • Professionals tracking burnout and afternoon energy crashes • Students noticing how sleep affects focus and mood • Anyone building a daily wellness habit without complexity • People who want private, on-device health journaling Start tracking your energy today and see what your week reveals. ACCESSIBILITY: VoiceOver labels on main actions; Dynamic Type support for readable check-ins. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

The Retreat Programs4 screens
Tide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Retreat Programs at none against Tide's 2. The Retreat Programs also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). Tide's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Tide sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. The Retreat Programs asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Retreat Programs ships an update every 2 months, Tide monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
The Retreat Programs versus Tide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Retreat ProgramsTide
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Retreat Strength GymAna Escorcio

In-app purchases

None

The Retreat Programs

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Tide

Subscriptions2
  • Tide Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Tide Pro Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is The Retreat Programs free?
The Retreat Programs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tide free?
Tide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The Retreat Programs or Tide have ads?
Neither The Retreat Programs nor Tide shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Retreat Programs or Tide?
The Retreat Programs ships an update every 2 months, and Tide monthly. Most recently, The Retreat Programs was updated on October 24, 2026 and Tide on October 12, 2026.

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