Tide Time Checker vs KayakSafe

Know the tide before you head out. Tide Checker covers 14,503 tide locations around the world, more than any other tide app, so wherever you're going your spot is almost certainly in here. 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 that shows the whole day at a glance - 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 - 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. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

KayakSafe answers the one question that matters before you launch: is it safe to paddle right now? Built for kayakers and paddlers, KayakSafe turns the raw forecast into a clear, safety-first read on your water conditions, hour by hour, so you can decide with confidence instead of guessing. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO - A simple Ideal / Caution / Avoid rating for every hour of the day - Wind speed, gusts, and storm probability weighted as safety-critical, because that is what flips a calm paddle into a dangerous one - Wind chill and heat index factored in for cold-water risk and comfort - Severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service, grouped by severity so the important ones stand out SET YOUR OWN LIMITS - Every paddler's comfort level is different, so KayakSafe lets you set yours - Adjust the thresholds for wind, gusts, storm chance, and temperature right in Settings - The Ideal / Caution / Avoid ratings recalculate to match what YOU consider safe, whether you are a cautious beginner or a seasoned paddler PADDLING MODE - Turn it on before you put in and KayakSafe watches conditions while you paddle - Set your own session timeout and auto-off at sunset - Choose to receive alerts only while you are on the water - Note: iOS limits how often apps can check conditions in the background, so background checks are not guaranteed. For time-critical conditions, keep KayakSafe open. BUILT TO BE SIMPLE - Auto-detects your area, no account and no sign-in required - Light and dark themes, or follow your system setting, with colors chosen to stay readable in bright outdoor light - A 7-day outlook and tappable hourly detail for planning the whole trip A LITTLE EXTRA FOR ANGLERS Fish from your kayak? KayakSafe also includes a daily bite forecast with solunar windows and simple lure and bait suggestions. It is a bonus, not the point. Safety comes first. KayakSafe is an informational tool to help you plan. It is not a substitute for your own judgment, local knowledge, or official warnings. Always check current conditions and paddle within your ability.