DockTides vs TapStash
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DockTides
This app provides instant, private dock water depth intelligence. It offers real-time status, detailed 24-hour forecasts with 6-minute precision, and personalized predictions based on your dock's unique characteristics. Get on the water with confidence.
- Real-time lift depth status
- 24-hour water depth forecast
- Hourly summaries with 6-minute precision
- Personalized dock predictions
- Privacy-first architecture
- Offline-capable
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DockTides gives dock owners the water depth intelligence they need—instantly and privately. Know Before You Launch See your current dock water depth at a glance with our color-coded status system. Green means "Lift + Go"—you're ready to launch. Yellow indicates "Dock Only" operation. Red warns when water is too shallow. No guessing. No surprises. Plan Your Day with Precision Browse detailed 24-hour forecasts with 6-minute precision. Tap any hour to see exactly when your dock will have safe water depth. Identify perfect launch windows and avoid shallow-water frustration. Personalized to Your Dock DockTides combines NOAA tide data with your dock's unique characteristics to deliver hyper-local predictions—not generic charts. Our smart calibration learns your dock in minutes. One-time setup means accurate forecasts forever. Your Data Stays Yours Your dock location, measurements, and preferences are stored locally on your device. They never leave your iPhone. We don't maintain central databases or share your information with third parties. Features • Real-time lift depth status with color-coded safety indicators • 24-hour detailed water depth forecast • Hourly summaries with 6-minute precision • Auto-calculating residuals or manual override • Next high/low tide predictions • Customizable thresholds for your boat • Offline-capable (once configured) • Privacy-first architecture DockTides is built for boaters who hate guessing. Get on the water with confidence.
TapStash
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TapStash turns your storage boxes, bins, and totes into smart containers. Stick an NFC tag on any box, tap your phone to it, and instantly see everything stored inside — no more opening every box to find what you need. Write a tag and attach it to a container. Add items, notes, and photos in the app. Next time you need something, just tap your phone to the tag — it opens straight to that container's contents. KEY FEATURES • NFC tag writing and scanning • Organize storage into totes with photos and notes • Home screen widgets — see your totes without opening the app • Export to PDF or CSV — great for insurance inventory or moving • Import from Encircle or Sortly • Works fully offline — no account or subscription required PERFECT FOR Moving — label every box and know exactly where everything is. Storage units — find anything without digging. Home inventory — keep records for insurance. Seasonal storage — know what's in every bin before pulling it down. Your data stays on your device. No cloud, no subscriptions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TapStash at none against DockTides's 2. DockTides's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. DockTides sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. TapStash asks for nothing beyond the download.
DockTides ships an update every 4 days, TapStash every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on August 11, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DockTides | TapStash |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 102 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Adam Vella | ArdinGate Studios LLC |
In-app purchases
DockTides
- DockTides (Monthly)1 Month trial$0.991 Month
- DockTides (Yearly)1 Year trial$9.991 Year
TapStash
No in-app purchases





