Comparison

MarineWise vs TideCheck

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

Head to head
About

MarineWise

Features
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Know before you go. MarineWise combines tides, marine weather, solunar periods, and a daily fishing score into one app built for boaters and anglers. MARINE WEATHER Wind speed and direction, wave height and period, and sea surface conditions from Open-Meteo — 7 days out. Know what the water looks like before you leave the dock. TIDE PREDICTIONS NOAA-sourced tide charts and predictions for thousands of stations along the US coastline. See the full tidal curve, high and low extremes, and tide timing for any day. DAILY FISHING SCORE Every day gets a 0–100 score calculated from the factors that actually affect fish activity — tidal movement, solunar peaks, barometric pressure, wind conditions, and prime feeding windows. No guesswork. One number tells you how good the day looks before you leave the dock. SOLUNAR FORECASTS Major and minor feeding periods calculated from the moon's position for your exact location. See moonrise, moonset, moon phase, and the daily solunar timeline at a glance. TRIP PLANNER Pick a date and get a recommendation with a suggested departure time based on tide windows, solunar peaks, and weather conditions combined. BUILT FOR THE WATER - Save favorite locations for quick access - Offline-friendly — data loads fast and stays cached - Dark interface designed for bright sunlight and early mornings - No account required. No ads. MarineWise is for recreational planning only. Always check official sources before heading offshore.

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

MarineWise4 screens
TideCheck3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MarineWise at none against TideCheck's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 4 level
MarineWise versus TideCheck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarineWiseTideCheck
PriceFreeFree
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThreetwenty LLCEric Paolo Smith

In-app purchases

None

MarineWise

No in-app purchases

None

TideCheck

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MarineWise free?
MarineWise is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TideCheck free?
TideCheck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MarineWise or TideCheck have ads?
TideCheck shows ads; MarineWise does not.

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