# Tide Graph Pro vs Bristol Maps

The clearest difference is price: Bristol Maps at Free against Tide Graph Pro's $5.99. Bristol Maps also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). Tide Graph Pro's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, chart position, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Bristol Maps is free to download; Tide Graph Pro costs $5.99 up front. Bristol Maps sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $200.00 per year. Tide Graph Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tide Graph Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tide Graph Pro has 3.6K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Tide Graph Pro's written reviews are positive against 50% of Bristol Maps's.

Tide Graph Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, Bristol Maps every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tide Graph Pro | Bristol Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tide-graph-pro/id721000562/reviews)** | [4.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bristol-maps/id1608263684/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **83.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Paid** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#85** | #171 |
| Size | 34 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brainware LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/288420740) | [Chris Hager](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449874913) |

## What reviewers say

### Tide Graph Pro

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

**Currently charting:** #85 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


### Bristol Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bristol-maps/id1608263684)

**Currently charting:** #171 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

Navigate commercial fishing grounds with up-to-date satellite imagery and tide data. Plan routes, log catches, and share information with private groups. Enhances fishing efficiency and safety.

**Highlights:** Latest satellite imagery overlays, Tide and weather forecasts, Digital logbook for catches, Private groups for sharing, Customizable boundary alarms, Waypoint and route creation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bristol Maps | $200.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tide Graph Pro free?

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

### Is Bristol Maps free?

Bristol Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tide Graph Pro or Bristol Maps?

Tide Graph Pro is rated higher. Tide Graph Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Bristol Maps averages 4.0 from 14 ratings.

### Do Tide Graph Pro or Bristol Maps have ads?

Neither Tide Graph Pro nor Bristol Maps shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tide Graph Pro or Bristol Maps?

Tide Graph Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bristol Maps every 5 days. Most recently, Tide Graph Pro was updated on October 17, 2026 and Bristol Maps on October 18, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Tide Graph Pro or Bristol Maps?

Tide Graph Pro currently peaks at #85 in the App Store charts, and Bristol Maps at #171. 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.*