Comparison

SwimSpot vs BeachDaze

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

Head to head
About

SwimSpot

Get real-time sea and ocean temperatures worldwide to plan your perfect beach day. Access up to a 10-day forecast, water clarity, and salinity data for over 20,000 locations. Save your favorite spots and view temperature history.

Highlights
  • Real-time water temperature updates
  • 10-Day forecast
  • Water clarity and salinity index
  • Global beach coverage
  • Monthly temperature averages
  • Favorites list
  • Temperature map
Features
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Is the water warm enough for a swim? With SwimSpot, you'll always know! SwimSpot provides real-time sea and ocean temperatures from over 20,000 locations worldwide, helping you plan the perfect beach day. KEY FEATURES: - Real-time water temperature updates - Up to 10-Day Forecast - Water Clarity and Salinity Index - Coverage of beaches worldwide, from popular destinations to hidden gems - Monthly temperature averages to help plan your trips - Favorites list for quick access to your preferred beaches - Easy-to-read temperature map with color overlays - Detailed beach information with temperature history - Temperature displayed in both Celsius and Fahrenheit PERFECT FOR: - Beach lovers and swimmers - Holiday planners - Water sports enthusiasts - Local beach-goers - Travelers exploring new coastal destinations Note: Data is sourced from reliable weather services and updated regularly to ensure accuracy.

About

BeachDaze

Features
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All core features work without an internet connection, so when you're off the grid, you're still informed. Tides are calculated using harmonic analysis from over 3,000 stations worldwide. Sun, moon, and UV data use proven astronomical algorithms - no API keys or complex configuration needed. View Your Day The classic card view for quick conditions at a glance, or the chronological Timeline view - every event from moonset to last tide, with a live UV intensity bar that changes colour as the day progresses. Features - Golden hour and blue hour times with calendar reminders - Sunrise, sunset, and daylight duration - Moon phase, illumination, moonrise and moonset - High and low tide predictions with interactive chart - Automatic tide station selection with manual override - Station timezone support for remote locations - Works at over 6,000 tide stations globally - UV Index with manual cloud cover adjustment and peak forecast - Astronomical events in tonights sky - Configurable notifications for beach events - Convergence finder - next Low Tide at Golden Hour - Customizable dashboard - show, hide, and reorder cards - AlarmKit countdown for golden hour and blue hour (iOS 26+)

Screenshots

SwimSpot4 screens
BeachDaze4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BeachDaze at none against SwimSpot's 1. BeachDaze also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SwimSpot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BeachDaze asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SwimSpot ships an update every 5 weeks, BeachDaze every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
SwimSpot versus BeachDaze: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwimSpotBeachDaze
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size115 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBYTES IN PARADISE LTDMonowai Pte. Ltd.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SwimSpot

One-time1
  • PRO Access$2.99
None

BeachDaze

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SwimSpot free?
SwimSpot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BeachDaze free?
BeachDaze is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SwimSpot or BeachDaze have ads?
SwimSpot shows ads; BeachDaze does not.
Which is updated more often, SwimSpot or BeachDaze?
SwimSpot ships an update every 5 weeks, and BeachDaze every 5 days. Most recently, SwimSpot was updated on October 8, 2026 and BeachDaze on October 1, 2026.

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