# Tide Graph Pro vs Wavve Boating

The clearest difference is price: Wavve Boating at Free against Tide Graph Pro's $5.99. Wavve Boating also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Tide Graph Pro's advantage is review sentiment (84% vs 52%). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Wavve Boating is free to download; Tide Graph Pro costs $5.99 up front. Tide Graph Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Wavve Boating sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Tide Graph Pro against 4.7 for Wavve Boating. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.6K and 6.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Tide Graph Pro's written reviews are positive against 52% of Wavve Boating's.

Tide Graph Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, Wavve Boating weekly. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tide Graph Pro | Wavve Boating |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tide-graph-pro/id721000562/reviews)** | [4.7 (6.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavve-boating-gps-map-chart/id1241140495/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3.6K | **6.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.7% of reviews** | 51.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#11** | #26 |
| Size | 128 MB | 201 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brainware LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/288420740) | [Wavve Boating INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1241140494) |

## What reviewers say

### Tide Graph Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tide-graph-pro/id721000562)

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

Access up-to-date and historical tide and water current predictions for over 9000 US locations offline. Visualize data with daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly graphs, and receive customizable alerts for high and low tides.

**Highlights:** Offline tide and water current predictions, Over 9000 US locations, Daily/Weekly/Monthly/Yearly tide graphs, High/Low tide alert notifications, Apple Watch integration, GPS/Map/Search tides

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate tide predictions
- 💡 Helpful moon phase and sun rise/set info
- 🤙 Essential tool for water activities
- 👌 Great visual layout and interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Limited tide station coverage in some areas
- 🤔 Discrepancies between free and paid versions
- 📱 Apple Watch app issues

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup for some users
- Saved locations disappearing after updates
- Apple Watch app not refreshing properly

**Requested features**

- Current and current predictions
- Ability to quickly jump to current time
- More customization options
- Expanded coverage for additional regions


### Wavve Boating

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavve-boating-gps-map-chart/id1241140495)

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Grossing · Navigation, #177 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

Navigate waterways with detailed nautical charts, tide predictions, and weather forecasts. Connect with a community of boaters to share points of interest and track friends on the water. Enjoy simplified GPS navigation tailored to your boat's draft.

**Highlights:** Simple GPS navigation, Customizable nautical charts, Community points of interest, Tide predictions, 7-day weather forecasts, Friend tracking (Fleets)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription (No Data) | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Best Value - Wavve Boating | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription (No Data) | $69.99 | per year |
| Best Value - Wavve Boating | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate navigation
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Helpful features like weather and wave data
- 🚢 Great for new and experienced boaters
- 🤝 Good customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate depth charts
- 🚫 Limited coverage for certain areas
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Forced to sign up before trying
- 🤯 Confusing login/account issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when accessing depth data
- Logged out unexpectedly, unable to log back in
- Subscription charges despite cancellation

**Requested features**

- Add more inland lake and river coverage
- Improve auto-routing capabilities
- Allow editing of saved routes
- Integrate with more boat displays
- Add social features to share trips with friends


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tide Graph Pro free?

Tide Graph Pro costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Wavve Boating free?

Wavve Boating is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tide Graph Pro or Wavve Boating?

Tide Graph Pro is rated higher. Tide Graph Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Wavve Boating averages 4.7 from 6.6K ratings.

### Do Tide Graph Pro or Wavve Boating have ads?

Neither Tide Graph Pro nor Wavve Boating shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tide Graph Pro or Wavve Boating?

Tide Graph Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and Wavve Boating weekly. Most recently, Tide Graph Pro was updated on October 26, 2026 and Wavve Boating on October 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Tide Graph Pro or Wavve Boating?

Tide Graph Pro currently peaks at #11 in the App Store charts, and Wavve Boating at #26. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*