# Tide vs Shore TideChart

The clearest difference is ads: Tide at none against Shore TideChart's shown. Tide also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and ratings volume (242 vs 13). Shore TideChart's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.1). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tide sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Shore TideChart sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tide holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tide has 242 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 90% of Tide's written reviews are positive against 92% of Shore TideChart's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Tide ships an update every 3 months, Shore TideChart every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tide | Shore TideChart |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (242 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tide-forecastcom/id6499426171/reviews)** | [4.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shore-tidechart/id6742362878/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **242** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 221 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **12.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Meteo365 Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/661723505) | [Matthew Petrosky](https://appshunter.io/developer/1511039111) |

## What reviewers say

### Tide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tide-forecastcom/id6499426171)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Service (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Service (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |


### Shore TideChart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shore-tidechart/id6742362878)

This app provides comprehensive tide and marine weather forecasts for surfers, boaters, and anglers. It offers 7-day tide predictions, hourly marine weather, surf and boating condition ratings, and moon phase data. An offline mode is available for essential information.

**Highlights:** 7-Day Tide Forecasts, Hourly Marine Weather, Surf Ratings, Boating Conditions, Moon Phases & Fish Activity, Offline Mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - Marine & Hourly Data | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium - Detailed Data | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tide free?

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

### Is Shore TideChart free?

Shore TideChart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tide or Shore TideChart?

Tide is rated higher. Tide averages 4.9 out of 5 from 242 ratings, while Shore TideChart averages 4.7 from 13 ratings.

### Do Tide or Shore TideChart have ads?

Shore TideChart shows ads; Tide does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tide or Shore TideChart?

Tide ships an update every 3 months, and Shore TideChart every 9 days. Most recently, Tide was updated on October 20, 2026 and Shore TideChart on October 11, 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.*