Tide Times Australia Plus vs VMGD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tide Times Australia Plus
Access tide times, sunrise/sunset, and moon phases for over 3200 Australian locations. View data offline anywhere, with times displayed in local time and adjusted for daylight saving.
- Tide times for 3200+ locations
- First/last light times
- Sunrise/sunset times
- Moon phases
- Offline data access
- Local time display
- Daylight saving adjustment
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Shows tide times, first/last light times, sunrise/sunset times, moon phases, and heights for over 3200 locations. Select locations from favourites, nearest, map, or list. An internet connection is not required so you can view data anywhere. ------------------ Features ------------------ All times are displayed in the local time at the tide location and are adjusted for daylight saving if applicable. Heights are shown in metres. Created by Australians for Australians.
VMGD
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Stay informed and prepared with the VMGD app, your essential companion for real-time weather updates and geo-hazard alerts in Vanuatu. Designed to support the Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-Hazards Department (VMGD), our app ensures you have access to accurate and timely information to keep us and our community safe. Key Features: Real-Time Weather Updates: Receive the latest forecasts and weather conditions across Vanuatu. Geo-Hazard Alerts: Stay informed about volcanic activity, earthquakes, tsunamis, and other natural hazards. User-Friendly Interface: Navigate effortlessly through comprehensive data tailored for both residents and visitors. Offline Access: Access critical information even without an internet connection. Empower yourself with reliable information—download the VMGD app today and stay ahead of the elements.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: VMGD at Free against Tide Times Australia Plus's $1.99. VMGD also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 9 months). Tide Times Australia Plus's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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
VMGD is free to download; Tide Times Australia Plus costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Tide Times Australia Plus ships an update every 9 months, VMGD every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tide Times Australia Plus | VMGD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 81.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | VERVE TECHNOLOGIES PTY. LTD. | WebTec Solutions |
In-app purchases
Tide Times Australia Plus
No in-app purchases
VMGD
No in-app purchases
Questions
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