# Tide Graph Pro vs Coastal Explorer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tide Graph Pro at 85% against Coastal Explorer's 11%. Tide Graph Pro also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Coastal Explorer's advantage is price (Free vs $5.99) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 weeks). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Coastal Explorer is free to download; Tide Graph Pro costs $5.99 up front. Coastal Explorer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Tide Graph Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tide Graph Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tide Graph Pro has 3.6K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Tide Graph Pro's written reviews are positive against 11% of Coastal Explorer's.

Tide Graph Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, Coastal Explorer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tide Graph Pro | Coastal Explorer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tide-graph-pro/id721000562/reviews)** | [2.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coastal-explorer/id1452017231/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **84.5% of reviews** | 11.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#46** | — |
| Size | 34 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brainware LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/288420740) | [Rose Point Navigation Systems, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1078421951) |

## What reviewers say

### Tide Graph Pro

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

**Currently charting:** #46 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:** none

**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


### Coastal Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coastal-explorer/id1452017231)

Plan and log your cruises with detailed nautical charts and weather forecasts. Enhance your experience with a subscription for offline access, real-time navigation, and integration with marine electronics.

**Highlights:** View NOAA and USACE nautical charts, Create routes and waypoints, Cloud synchronization, ActiveCaptain points of interest, US Coast Pilot information, Marine weather forecasts, Tide and current predictions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tide Graph Pro free?

Tide Graph Pro costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Coastal Explorer free?

Coastal Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tide Graph Pro or Coastal Explorer?

Tide Graph Pro is rated higher. Tide Graph Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Coastal Explorer averages 2.8 from 16 ratings.

### Do Tide Graph Pro or Coastal Explorer have ads?

Neither Tide Graph Pro nor Coastal Explorer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tide Graph Pro or Coastal Explorer?

Tide Graph Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and Coastal Explorer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Tide Graph Pro was updated on September 30, 2026 and Coastal Explorer on September 21, 2026.

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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.*