Comparison

Tide Times Global vs TideCheck

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

Head to head
About

Tide Times Global

Access detailed tide information for over 20,000 global locations. View tide times, heights, sunrise/sunset, and moon phases. Data is displayed in local time and can be adjusted for daylight saving.

Highlights
  • Worldwide tide data
  • Tide heights and times
  • Sunrise/sunset and moon phases
  • Local time display
  • Metric/imperial units
  • Offline access after data download
Features
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The USA is a great place for ocean activities. Every coastal USA town, or city, has a range of ocean activities available including fishing, surfing, boating, sailing, and diving. Often knowing what the tides are doing is critical for getting the most out of these activities. Tide Times Near Me shows tide times, tide heights, first/last light times, sunrise/sunset times, and moon phases for over 20,000 locations across the USA (and worldwide) including the states of Alabama, Alaska, American Samoa, Bahamas, Bermuda Islands, California, Connecticut, Cook Islands, Cuba, Delaware, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Florida, French Polynesia, Georgia, Haiti & Dominican Republic, Hawaii, Jamaica, Kiribati, Lesser Antilles & Virgin Islands, Louisiana, Maine, Marshall Islands, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Northern Marianas Islands, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Tokelau, Virginia, Washington, and Washington DC. ------------------ Features ------------------ Select tides from favourites, nearest, map, or list. All tide times are displayed in the local time at the tide location and are adjusted for daylight saving if applicable. Tide heights & distances can be shown in metric or imperial units. Shows statistics on tide times and tide heights such as the highest tide for each year, the lowest tide for each year, the largest spring tide for each year, and the smallest neap tide for each year. Once the initial data file is downloaded & cached, an internet connection is no longer required so you can view tides anywhere.

About

TideCheck

Features
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TideCheck gives you fast, accurate tide predictions for 20,112 coastal stations across 204 countries — calculated with harmonic analysis, the same proven method used by hydrographic agencies worldwide. Whether you fish, surf, boat, dive, or just love the coast, TideCheck shows what the tide is doing right now and what's coming next. FEATURES • Nearest station automatically — tides for the closest station to you • Search 20,000+ stations by name, region, or place • Clear tide chart for any day, with high/low times and heights • Live next-tide countdown and a rising/falling gauge • Solunar fishing times — major & minor feeding periods with a daily rating • Sunrise, sunset, and moon phase • Tide alerts — get notified before each high or low tide at your saved stations • Save favorite stations for quick access • Works offline — your saved tides are cached • Switch between LAT, MLLW, and MSL datums (international & US standards) • Choose meters or feet Predictions use harmonic constituent analysis from NOAA, TICON-4, and FES2022. IMPORTANT Tide predictions are for informational purposes only and are not suitable for navigation. Always consult official nautical charts for safety-critical decisions. TideCheck is free and supported by ads. — Privacy Policy: https://tidecheck.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://tidecheck.com/terms Web & developer API: https://tidecheck.com

Screenshots

Tide Times Global4 screens
TideCheck3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TideCheck at none against Tide Times Global's 3. Tide Times Global's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price and ads 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 Times Global sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. TideCheck asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Tide Times Global versus TideCheck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTide Times GlobalTideCheck
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVERVE TECHNOLOGIES PTY. LTD.Eric Paolo Smith

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Tide Times Global

One-time3
  • Generous Tip$2.99
  • Massive Tip$3.99
  • Amazing Tip$4.99
None

TideCheck

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tide Times Global free?
Tide Times Global is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TideCheck free?
TideCheck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tide Times Global or TideCheck have ads?
Both Tide Times Global and TideCheck show ads.

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