Comparison

Tide Times Near Me vs TideCheck

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

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About

Tide Times Near Me

Get accurate tide information for thousands of locations worldwide. See current tide height, upcoming high and low tides, and daily forecasts. Ideal for water sports enthusiasts and anyone planning activities near the coast.

Highlights
  • 14,503 tide locations worldwide
  • Current tide height and direction
  • Next high and low tide times
  • 7-day tide forecasts
  • Sea temperature data
  • Saved locations
  • Tide alerts (Pro)
Features
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Tide times for 14,503 places worldwide, from Cornwall to California. See the tide right now, the next high and low, and a tide curve for each of the next 7 days. Search for a spot, save the ones you check often, then glance at the tide height right now, when the next high and low are due, and how the rest of the day looks. Handy for surfing, fishing, paddleboarding, sailing, swimming, beach walks, harbour work, or any day the tide changes the plan. In the free app you get: - The tide height right now, and whether it's rising or falling - Today's high and low tide times - A tide curve for each of the next 7 days - High and low tide times for the next 7 days - Sea temperature near you, where we have it - Search 14,503 tide locations around the world - Find the nearest tide spot to where you are - Saved locations for the places you check most - Heights in metres or feet, your call - Sea temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit No account. No sign-up. No email. Open the app, pick a spot, check the tide. Tide Checker Pro adds more if you want it. - Save as many locations as you like - Tide alerts that ping you before a high or low - A home-screen widget with your next high and low tide - Plan up to 30 days ahead - Spring and neap tide tools for the big tides Tide data is great for planning, but it shouldn't be your only safety check. Always check local conditions, the weather, official notices, and use your own judgement before you go on or near the water.

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

Tide Times Near Me4 screens
TideCheck3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TideCheck at none against Tide Times Near Me's 4. Tide Times Near Me's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. Tide Times Near Me sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. TideCheck asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Tide Times Near Me versus TideCheck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTide Times Near MeTideCheck
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIancredible LtdEric Paolo Smith

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Tide Times Near Me

Subscriptions3
  • Tide Checker Pro$4.991 Month
  • Season Pass$5.993 Months
  • Tide Checker Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Tide Checker Pro Lifetime$39.99
None

TideCheck

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tide Times Near Me free?
Tide Times Near Me is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TideCheck free?
TideCheck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tide Times Near Me or TideCheck have ads?
TideCheck shows ads; Tide Times Near Me does not.

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