Just Tides vs Tide Watcher
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Just Tides
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Experience the ocean's rhythm like never before with Just Tides – your elegant, accurate tide companion. ESSENTIAL TIDE DATA, BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED • Stunning, intuitive tide graphs with real-time indicators • Precise high and low tide predictions • At-a-glance current tide height • Smooth, curved visualizations that make tide patterns clear • Dark mode support for dawn and dusk viewing SMART LOCATION FEATURES • Instant location detection for your nearest tide station • Search any coastal location • Auto-remembers your favorite spots • Quick switching between multiple locations • Recent location history DESIGNED FOR COASTAL LIFE Perfect for: • Surfers catching the perfect wave • Photographers planning beach shoots • Beachcombers seeking low tide treasures • Fishermen timing their expeditions • Beach walks and coastal exploration • Marine research and education • Coastal residents and visitors BUILT FOR RELIABILITY • Powered by NOAA's authoritative tide data • Works offline for saved locations • No account required • Zero ads or distractions • Regular updates and improvements THOUGHTFUL EXTRAS • Widget support for quick tide checks • Clean, minimalist interface • Easy-to-read typography • Accessibility features included • Battery efficient design Download Just Tides today and stay in harmony with the ocean's natural rhythm. Whether you're planning tomorrow's beach adventure or checking next week's tides, we've got you covered with accuracy and elegance. Note: Tide predictions are currently available for United States coastal areas. Coverage is provided by NOAA's official tide stations.
Tide Watcher
This app provides tide tracking for coastal boating and marine exploration. It offers an easy-to-use interface for accessing tide information.
- Tide tracking
- Coastal boating information
- Marine exploration data
- Easy-to-use interface
- App Store best tide tracker
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Welcome to the future of coastal boating and marine exploration. Tide Watcher is the easiest and best tide tracker on the App Store!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Just Tides at none against Tide Watcher's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Just Tides ships an update every 3 days, Tide Watcher every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and August 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Just Tides | Tide Watcher |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matthew Clark | Whitaker Bennett |
In-app purchases
Just Tides
No in-app purchases
Tide Watcher
No in-app purchases
