# B.A.A. Racing App vs Tidal Labs

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: B.A.A. Racing App at none against Tidal Labs's 3. B.A.A. Racing App also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). Tidal Labs's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 12 months). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tidal Labs sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. B.A.A. Racing App asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for B.A.A. Racing App against 5.0 for Tidal Labs. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: B.A.A. Racing App has 1.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

B.A.A. Racing App ships an update every 12 months, Tidal Labs fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | B.A.A. Racing App | Tidal Labs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baa-racing-app/id6478899531/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tidal-labs/id6762887601/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 98.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dilltree Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/799017229) | [Micah Woodring](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832897427) |

## What reviewers say

### B.A.A. Racing App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baa-racing-app/id6478899531)

Track Boston Marathon and other B.A.A. races in real-time. View leaderboards, access course maps, and find essential race information.

**Highlights:** Race tracking, Leaderboards, Course maps, Race information, B.A.A. events

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly and easy to navigate
- 🚀 Provides real-time updates and tracking
- 💡 Comprehensive features for runners and spectators
- 🔍 Detailed course information and maps
- 🎉 Enhances the overall marathon experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches or lags in tracking
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🗺️ Route map feature not always reliable

**Reported bugs**

- Tracking issues for some runners
- Connectivity problems in certain areas

**Requested features**

- Option to track runners in kilometers as well as miles
- Ability to share updates and progress with friends and family
- More personalized notifications and alerts


### Tidal Labs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tidal-labs/id6762887601)

This app transforms your Apple Watch and iPhone into an automated surf filming system. Log wave rides with your watch and let the app automatically trim your footage into a highlight reel.

**Highlights:** Apple Watch wave timestamp logging, Automatic clip trimming, Surf spot detection, HealthKit workout tracking, Configurable clip length, Session library

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Wave Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Overhead tip | $14.99 | one-time |
| Double Overhead tip | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is B.A.A. Racing App free?

B.A.A. Racing App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tidal Labs free?

Tidal Labs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, B.A.A. Racing App or Tidal Labs?

Tidal Labs is rated higher. B.A.A. Racing App averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Tidal Labs averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do B.A.A. Racing App or Tidal Labs have ads?

Neither B.A.A. Racing App nor Tidal Labs shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, B.A.A. Racing App or Tidal Labs?

B.A.A. Racing App ships an update every 12 months, and Tidal Labs fortnightly. Most recently, B.A.A. Racing App was updated on October 23, 2026 and Tidal Labs on October 7, 2026.

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