Comparison

Tide Graph Pro vs Aqua Map Boating

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

Head to head
About

Tide Graph Pro

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
Currently charting
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Tide Graph Pro universal app provides over 9000 up to date and historical US tide and water current predictions without the need for an internet connection. The scrolling design and the optimized prediction engine was developed from the ground up based on formulas and data provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Additional Features of Pro version - Daily/Weekly/Monthly/Yearly tides graphs - Multiple Stations - High/Low tide Alert Notifications - Apple Watch Integration - Designed for iPad/iPhone and iPhoneX - Moon Chart - GPS/Map/Search Tides - Barometric Pressure calibration - Time offset calibration

About

Aqua Map Boating

This app provides official, weekly updated nautical charts for marine navigation. It allows for offline map downloads, GPS track recording, and integration with onboard instruments. Enhance your boating safety and experience with advanced features like weather forecasts and AIS collision detection.

Highlights
  • Official NOAA nautical charts
  • Offline map downloads
  • GPS track recording
  • Tides and currents predictions
  • Anchor Alarm
  • NMEA instrument connectivity
  • AIS with collision detection
Features
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Free 14-day trial for all subscriptions   Aqua Map offers weekly updated OFFICIAL NAUTICAL CHARTS (NOAA) for marine navigation. Purchase a chart subscription for the area of your interest, download the map areas for offline use, and connect your onboard instruments for a complete experience. ● BASIC FEATURES - Switch between manual and auto route planning modes - Record your GPS tracks - Store and share your navigation data (markers, routes, and recorded tracks) - Display tides and currents predictions and simulations - Increase your safety with Anchor Alarm - Enable Live Sharing to interact with the Aqua Map community - Display points of interest from the "ActiveCaptain" and "Waterway Guide" communities ● EXPERT SUBSCRIPTION Note: this subscription does not include charts; it must be paired with a chart subscription. - Marine forecasts (wind, waves, currents, gusts, salinity, sea surface temperature + weather information for any point on the map) - Overlay satellite images on the charts - Advanced AnchorLink with anchorage mirroring and email/telegram notifications for greater peace of mind while anchored, even if you are away from the boat - Connect your NMEA instruments via WiFi (autopilot, depth sounder, wind sensor, compass, GPS) and use their data on the app - AIS with automatic collision detection - Route Explorer for real-time information on all elements along your route ● MASTER SUBSCRIPTION FOR THE BEST NAVIGATION EXPERIENCE Note: this subscription does not include charts; it must be paired with a chart subscription. - All features of the EXPERT subscription are included in the MASTER subscription. + LOCAL DATA: > US: Army Corps of Engineers surveys for safe navigation in shallow waters > US: LNMs and "List of Lights" navaids from the Coast Guard. > Canada: NAVWARNs from the Coast Guard. > France: Warnings, Notices and Regulations from the PING > Denmark: Warnings and Notices from the DMA > Western Australia: temporary Notices from the Transport WA   ● PURCHASE OPTIONS To access the charts, you need to purchase a chart subscription for the area of interest. Optionally, you can add the Expert subscription or the Master subscription to unlock extra navigation features and additional data. Subscription payments will be made through your account (Apple ID). The annual subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before expiration. You can manage your subscription and disable automatic renewal in the account settings section after purchase. Terms of use: https://www.aquamap.app/terms-and-conditions Privacy policy: https://www.aquamap.app/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Tide Graph Pro4 screens
Aqua Map Boating4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Aqua Map Boating at Free against Tide Graph Pro's $5.99. Aqua Map Boating also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (14K vs 3.6K). Tide Graph Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17) and review sentiment (84% vs 64%). On rating, ads, chart position and device support 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

Aqua Map Boating is free to download; Tide Graph Pro costs $5.99 up front. Aqua Map Boating sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Tide Graph Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Tide Graph Pro against 4.7 for Aqua Map Boating. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.6K and 14K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Tide Graph Pro's written reviews are positive against 64% of Aqua Map Boating's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tide Graph Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, Aqua Map Boating every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Tide Graph Pro versus Aqua Map Boating: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTide Graph ProAqua Map Boating
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (3.6K ratings) — better4.7 (14K ratings)
Positive reviews84.4% of reviews — better64.5% of reviews
Number of ratings3.6K14K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#140#79 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB171 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrainware LLCGEC s.r.l.

Customer experience

Tide Graph Pro

All ratings3,605 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral1.7%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews96 reviews
Positive84.4%
Neutral5.2%
Negative10.4%

Aqua Map Boating

All ratings13,587 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral2.9%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews290 reviews
Positive64.5%
Neutral9.0%
Negative26.6%

User reviews

Tide Graph Pro

From 3.6K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Aqua Map Boating

From 14K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent navigation tool
  • 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
  • 🗺️ Detailed and accurate charts
  • 💡 Helpful features like AIS, weather, and fuel prices
  • 🤝 Responsive and helpful customer support

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional issues with map downloads and disappearing charts
  • 🔍 Lack of intuitive route planning functionality
  • 🔍 Slow map loading and tracking issues in certain areas
  • 💰 Subscription model with additional costs for map downloads

Bugs and requests

Tide Graph Pro

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Aqua Map Boating

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inconsistent GPS tracking and positioning
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved route planning and optimization
  • Offline map caching and seamless downloads
  • Tidal and wind data overlays
  • Sync capabilities across devices

In-app purchases

None

Tide Graph Pro

No in-app purchases

17 purchases

Aqua Map Boating

Subscriptions15
  • Florida - NOAA Nautical chart14 Days trial$4.991 Year
  • Alabama to Texas charts14 Days trial$4.991 Year
  • Cape Cod to Chesapeake Charts14 Days trial$4.991 Year
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  • New England - Nautical charts14 Days trial$4.991 Year
  • Virginia to Georgia - Charts14 Days trial$4.991 Year
  • Midwest-Minnesota lake charts14 Days trial$4.991 Year
  • Michigan & Great Lakes chart14 Days trial$4.991 Year
  • US - Nautical & Lakes charts14 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Canada - nautical charts14 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • US & Canada - nautical charts14 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Caribbean South Nautical chart14 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Bermuda - nautical charts14 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Aqua Map Expert14 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Aqua Map Master14 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Bahamas - Explorer Charts14 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • US & Canada - Nautical chart$49.99
  • Bahamas - Explorer Chartbooks$139.99

Questions

Is Tide Graph Pro free?
Tide Graph Pro costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aqua Map Boating free?
Aqua Map Boating is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tide Graph Pro or Aqua Map Boating?
Tide Graph Pro is rated higher. Tide Graph Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Aqua Map Boating averages 4.7 from 14K ratings.
Do Tide Graph Pro or Aqua Map Boating have ads?
Neither Tide Graph Pro nor Aqua Map Boating shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tide Graph Pro or Aqua Map Boating?
Tide Graph Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and Aqua Map Boating every 6 days. Most recently, Tide Graph Pro was updated on September 25, 2026 and Aqua Map Boating on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, Tide Graph Pro or Aqua Map Boating?
Tide Graph Pro currently peaks at #140 in the App Store charts, and Aqua Map Boating at #79. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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