# Tide Graph Pro vs Aqua Map Boating

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tide Graph Pro | Aqua Map Boating |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tide-graph-pro/id721000562/reviews)** | [4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aqua-map-boating/id919552329/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3.6K | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | **84.4% of reviews** | 64.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #143 | **#80** |
| Size | 34 MB | 171 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) | [GEC s.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/675562886) |

## What reviewers say

### Tide Graph Pro

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

**Currently charting:** #143 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


### Aqua Map Boating

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aqua-map-boating/id919552329)

**Currently charting:** #80 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Florida - NOAA Nautical chart | $4.99 | per year |
| Alabama to Texas charts | $4.99 | per year |
| Cape Cod to Chesapeake Charts | $4.99 | per year |
| New England - Nautical charts | $4.99 | per year |
| Virginia to Georgia - Charts | $4.99 | per year |
| Midwest-Minnesota lake charts | $4.99 | per year |
| Michigan & Great Lakes chart | $4.99 | per year |
| US - Nautical & Lakes charts | $9.99 | per year |
| Canada - nautical charts | $9.99 | per year |
| US & Canada - nautical charts | $14.99 | per year |
| Caribbean South Nautical chart | $14.99 | per year |
| Bermuda - nautical charts | $14.99 | per year |
| Aqua Map Expert | $14.99 | per year |
| Aqua Map Master | $24.99 | per year |
| Bahamas - Explorer Charts | $49.99 | per year |
| US & Canada - Nautical chart | $49.99 | one-time |
| Bahamas - Explorer Chartbooks | $139.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent GPS tracking and positioning
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 #143 in the App Store charts, and Aqua Map Boating at #80. 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.*