Comparison

Nature Tide Tracker vs Chasing Tides

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

Head to head
About

Nature Tide Tracker

Access real-time surf and tide reports from global beach breaks. Get current water temperatures and easy-to-read forecasts. Save your favorite spots for quick check-ins and never miss the perfect swell.

Highlights
  • Global surf and tide reports
  • Live water temperature
  • Favorite surf spot management
  • Intuitive interface
  • Real-time forecasts
Features
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Nature Tide Tracker—Your Essential Surf Companion Ride every wave at its best with Nature Tide Tracker, the must-have app for surfers who demand real-time info, global coverage, and serious stoke. Instantly access up-to-date surf and tide reports from the world’s top beach breaks, with current water temperatures and easy-to-read forecasts right at your fingertips. Save your go-to spots, manage favorites for quick check-ins, and never miss the perfect swell again. Whether you’re chasing the next big set or just want to know when the tide is right, Nature Tide Tracker keeps you connected to the ocean—wherever your adventures lead. Key Features: - Global surf and tide reports for top surf destinations - Live water temperature readings - Add and manage your favorite surf spots - Simple, intuitive interface designed for action sports enthusiasts Stay ahead of the tide. Stay stoked. Download Nature Tide Tracker and keep your session dialed in, every time.

About

Chasing Tides

Plan your coastal activities with accurate tide data, sunrise/sunset times, and fishing insights. Visualize tide curves, see upcoming changes, and receive helpful recommendations for a smarter day on the water.

Highlights
  • Live tide curves
  • Next tide at a glance
  • Multi-day tide view
  • Sunrise and sunset indicators
  • Best fishing times
  • Automatic location detection
Features
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Chasing Tides helps you plan smarter days on the water with accurate tide data, clear visualizations, and practical insights tailored to your location. Whether you’re fishing, boating, or just spending time along the coast, Chasing Tides gives you the information you need at a glance, without clutter or guesswork. Features • Live tide curves Visualize how the tide moves throughout the day with smooth, interactive charts. • Next tide at a glance See whether the next change is high or low tide, when it happens, and how high the water will be. • Multi-day tide view Scroll through today, tomorrow, and upcoming days to plan ahead. • Sunrise and sunset indicators Quickly see daylight transitions directly on the tide curve. • Best fishing times Major and minor fishing windows are highlighted to help you time your trip. • Tide tips and recommendations Helpful guidance on what to do, and what to avoid, based on current tide conditions. • Automatic location detection Find the nearest tide station automatically, with no manual searching required. • Clean, distraction-free design Built to be readable outdoors and easy to use on the water. Designed for coastal life Chasing Tides is designed for anglers, boaters, and anyone who depends on the tide. It focuses on clarity, accuracy, and real-world usefulness, not ads or unnecessary features. Data sources Tide data is provided by NOAA tide stations and updated regularly to ensure accuracy. Chasing Tides is free to use and respects your privacy.

Screenshots

Nature Tide Tracker4 screens
Chasing Tides4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Nature Tide Tracker at 4 against Chasing Tides's 1. Nature Tide Tracker also leads on iOS requirement (18.2 vs 26.2). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Nature Tide Tracker against 5.0 for Chasing Tides. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Nature Tide Tracker versus Chasing Tides: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNature Tide TrackerChasing Tides
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better1
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.2 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael BensusenRon Taylor

Customer experience

Nature Tide Tracker

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Chasing Tides

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Nature Tide Tracker

No in-app purchases

None

Chasing Tides

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nature Tide Tracker free?
Nature Tide Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chasing Tides free?
Chasing Tides is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Nature Tide Tracker or Chasing Tides?
Nature Tide Tracker and Chasing Tides are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Nature Tide Tracker or Chasing Tides have ads?
Neither Nature Tide Tracker nor Chasing Tides shows ads.

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