Comparison

Contour vs Tide

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

Head to head
About

Contour

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Contour helps you stay accountable on your fitness journey. Log your progress with front, side, and back photos. Track body measurements like waist, chest, and hips over time. See your weight trend with beautiful charts. Compare any two entries side by side to see how far you've come. Features: - Photo logging โ€” front, side & back - Body measurements โ€” neck, chest, waist, belly, hips, thighs - Weight tracking with trend charts - Side-by-side photo comparison - Progress charts over time - 100% on-device โ€” no account, no cloud, no tracking - Dark mode Your data stays yours. Everything is stored locally on your iPhone. No servers, no subscriptions required to get started. Some features may require a subscription at additional cost. Some functionality may not be available or limited without a subscription. More about subscriptions can be found at https://gist.github.com/lukepistrol/dad85060f54011f676df82aead599b45

About

Tide

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You are not too much. You are not broken. Your brain just runs on a different rhythm. Tide is a bipolar mood companion for adults living with bipolar disorder โ€” or those exploring whether their mood shifts, episodes, and energy swings might fit the pattern. No clinical jargon. No deficit framing. No shame. MOST OF IT IS FREE The MDQ screener, daily mood logging, episode logging, the in-the-moment toolkit, and your crisis safety plan are all free. No trial, no time limit. The medication tracker is never paywalled โ€” because knowing whether you took your meds shouldn't cost money. MDQ SCREENER โ€” ALWAYS FREE The Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ) is a clinically validated screening tool. Thirteen yes/no questions help you understand whether your experience aligns with patterns described by people with bipolar disorder. One free AI interpretation included. A positive screen is not a diagnosis โ€” always consult a qualified professional. DAILY DUAL MOOD LOG โ€” FREE Log your highest and lowest mood each day on a 0-5 scale, alongside sleep hours, energy, irritability, and anxiety. Color-coded so patterns are visible at a glance. IN-THE-MOMENT TOOLKIT โ€” ALWAYS FREE When you feel an episode starting, Tide is there: - Validation that what you're feeling is real - Guided breathing and 5-4-3-2-1 grounding - Mania-specific toolkit: slow down, delay decisions, protect sleep - Depression-specific toolkit: one small task, hydration, sunlight, reach out - Always-free crisis resources: 988, Crisis Text Line, NAMI, DBSA MEDICATION TRACKER โ€” NEVER PAYWALLED Track your mood stabilizers, antipsychotics, and other meds. Daily check-ins, gentle compliance tracking, warm milestones. Always consult your prescribing doctor about any medication concerns. EPISODE LOGGER โ€” FREE Log manic, hypomanic, mixed, and depressive episodes with severity, triggers, and free-text notes. Build the record your psychiatrist needs. CRISIS SAFETY PLAN โ€” FREE, ACCESSIBLE FROM ANYWHERE Based on the Stanley-Brown Safety Plan. Six sections you fill out during stable periods. One tap to access during crisis. Pre-loaded with 988 and Crisis Text Line. SLEEP PRODROME WARNING โ€” FREE Sleep disruption is a recognized early warning sign for episodes. Tide flags shifts in your sleep pattern โ€” awareness, never prediction. PRO FEATURES - HCL-32 Screener โ€” hypomania assessment, catches bipolar II - AI Mood Consult โ€” a companion for bipolar questions - Pattern Dashboard โ€” visualize triggers and time-of-day patterns - Early Warning System โ€” flags sleep, energy, and spending shifts - Weekly AI Interpretation โ€” plain-language analysis of your week - Communication Scripts โ€” pre-written and AI-generated scripts - Reflection Journal โ€” daily prompts, weekly AI themes, PDF export - Episode Calendar View โ€” year-at-a-glance with seasonal patterns - "What Helped" Library โ€” coping strategies from your patterns - Physician PDF Report โ€” 4-page clinical report - Trusted Person Mode โ€” read-only sharing with built-in education IMPORTANT MEDICAL DISCLAIMER Tide is a self-reflection and tracking tool. It is not a medical device, not a diagnostic tool, and not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. AI features provide general information only. Always consult a qualified psychiatrist, therapist, or other healthcare professional about your mental health. If you are in crisis, please contact 988 or text HOME to 741741. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Tide Pro is an auto-renewing subscription at $4.99/month or $34.99/year. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. It renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.ali3nstudios.com/tide-tos.html Privacy Policy: https://www.ali3nstudios.com/tide-privacy.html

Screenshots

Contour4 screens
Tide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Tide at 16.0 against Contour's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Contour sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Tide sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Contour versus Tide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterContourTide
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad โ€” better
Requires iOS26.016.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size49 MB17 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperLukas PistrolAli3N Studios LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Contour

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly14 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium Annual14 Days trial$14.991 Year
2 purchases

Tide

Subscriptions2
  • Tide Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Tide Pro Yearly$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Contour free?
Contour is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tide free?
Tide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Contour or Tide have ads?
Neither Contour nor Tide shows ads.

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