Comparison

Tide Tracking vs Shore TideChart

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

Head to head
About

Tide Tracking

Features
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Discover the best times for your beach plans, fishing trips, and water sports with Tide Tracker, the ultimate app for tide and marine forecasting. Accurately track real-time tides and conditions with an intuitive interface that makes planning your ocean adventures easier than ever.

About

Shore TideChart

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
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Shore TideChart - Complete Surfing, Boating, and Ocean Companion One app replaces four! Shore TideChart combines everything anglers, surfers, and boaters need in a single powerful tool. KEY FEATURES: 7-Day Tide Forecasts with visual tide graphs Hourly Marine Weather with detailed conditions Surf Ratings - Real-time surf quality assessments (Poor to Epic) Boating Conditions - Safety ratings with wind/swell analysis Moon Phases & Fish Activity - Best fishing times UV Index, sunrise/sunset, water temps OFFLINE MODE for Tides, Sunset, Moon Phases when out at sea "Use My Location" - Instantly finds nearest station 50+ Locations across US coastal states UNIQUE ADVANTAGES: Unlike basic tide apps, Shore Tide Chart calculates actual surf and boating conditions using real-time swell, wind, and wave data. Know instantly if it's worth heading out. PERFECT FOR: Surfers checking dawn patrol conditions Anglers timing the bite with tides and moon Boaters assessing safety before departing Beach-goers planning perfect days SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS: 14-day FREE trial, then choose: Monthly: $1.99 Annual: $9.99 (Save 58%!) Stop juggling multiple apps. Get complete ocean intelligence in one place. Key Features: * Tide Charts & Predictions – View real-time and future high/low tides with precise times. * Wave Heights & Swell Data – Know if the ocean is calm or surf-ready. * Wind Speed & Direction – Essential for sailing, fishing, and water sports. * Ocean Temperature – Plan for swimming, diving, and paddling. * Sunrise & Sunset Times – Know the best times to be on the water. * Favorite Locations – Save multiple tide stations for quick access. * Simple, Fast, & Accurate – No clutter, just the marine data you need. Who Is Shore Tide Chart For? Boaters & Sailors – Plan your next trip with accurate wind & tide forecasts. Surfers & Paddleboarders – Catch the perfect wave with wave height & wind direction data. Fishermen – Maximize your catch by knowing the best tide times & ocean conditions. Beachgoers & Swimmers – Stay informed about safe swimming conditions. Coverage: Tide and marine condition data is sourced from multiple places giving you a complete picture of the current forecast. Disclaimer: All forecasts and conditions are estimates only. Ocean conditions can change rapidly and unexpectedly. Always verify conditions personally and check official sources before any water activity. Not for navigation. User assumes all risk. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.shoreresolutions.com/app-development/tidechart/privacy-policy-for-shore-tide-chart/

Screenshots

Tide Tracking3 screens
Shore TideChart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tide Tracking at none against Shore TideChart's 2. Tide Tracking also leads on ads (none vs shown). Shore TideChart's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 18.0). On price 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. Shore TideChart sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Tide Tracking asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tide Tracking versus Shore TideChart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTide TrackingShore TideChart
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—91.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—13 — better
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.012.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB221 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUnbox Venture LLCMatthew Petrosky

In-app purchases

None

Tide Tracking

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Shore TideChart

Subscriptions2
  • Premium - Marine & Hourly Data$1.991 Month
  • Annual Premium - Detailed Data$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Tide Tracking free?
Tide Tracking is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shore TideChart free?
Shore TideChart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tide Tracking or Shore TideChart have ads?
Shore TideChart shows ads; Tide Tracking does not.

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