# Ocean Watch vs Tides CR

The clearest difference is monetization model: Tides CR at free against Ocean Watch's paid. Tides CR also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). Ocean Watch's advantage is ratings volume (2.7K vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Tides CR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ocean Watch has 2.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ocean Watch | Tides CR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ocean-watch/id865207409/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tides-cr/id6478358503/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 73.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 137 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blue Bright Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/865207412) | [Costatek S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460710073) |

## What reviewers say

### Ocean Watch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ocean-watch/id865207409)

Access tide predictions for over 3,300 stations across the US and Caribbean. Visualize tide data with stunning graphics and an interactive almanac. Plan your activities with offline access to predictions and custom notes.

**Highlights:** 3,300+ tide stations, Stunning graphics and visualizations, Offline tide predictions, Interactive almanac, Integrated station map, Custom notes and images

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate tide information
- 🌟 Excellent app design and user experience
- ⏱️ Quick and responsive
- 🔍 Useful for planning beach activities
- 🗺️ Supports multiple locations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔍 Limited coverage for some areas (e.g., Canada)
- 🔍 Inconsistent performance on Apple Watch
- 🔍 Complications not always accurate or up-to-date
- 🔍 Difficulty setting favorites or customizing the app

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to open tide station details
- Tide data sometimes stuck on wrong location
- Apple Watch app not syncing or updating correctly
- Issues with the app's widget not displaying accurate information

**Requested features**

- Add water temperature and wind speed data
- Improve Apple Watch complication to show more detailed tide information
- Expand coverage to more locations, especially in Canada and other countries
- Add ability to set tide alerts or notifications
- Improve stability and reliability to reduce crashes


### Tides CR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tides-cr/id6478358503)

This app provides accurate, real-time tide information for the Costa Rican coastline. It uses data from the nearest buoy to help users plan beach days, fishing trips, and surf sessions.

**Highlights:** Real-time tide information, Data from nearest buoy, User-friendly interface, Apple Watch app and complication, Coastal adventure planning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ocean Watch free?

Ocean Watch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tides CR free?

Tides CR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ocean Watch or Tides CR?

Tides CR is rated higher. Ocean Watch averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while Tides CR averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Ocean Watch or Tides CR have ads?

Neither Ocean Watch nor Tides CR shows ads.

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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.*