# Ocean Watch vs Chasing Tides

The clearest difference is monetization model: Chasing Tides at free against Ocean Watch's paid. Chasing Tides also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Ocean Watch's advantage is ratings volume (2.5K vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Chasing Tides holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ocean Watch has 2.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ocean Watch | Chasing Tides |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ocean-watch/id865207409/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chasing-tides/id6758280439/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 281 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **26.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blue Bright Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/865207412) | [Ron Taylor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871953532) |

## 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

**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


### Chasing Tides

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chasing-tides/id6758280439)

Plan your coastal activities with accurate tide data, sunrise/sunset times, and fishing insights. Visualize tide curves, see upcoming changes, and receive helpful recommendations for a smarter day on the water.

**Highlights:** Live tide curves, Next tide at a glance, Multi-day tide view, Sunrise and sunset indicators, Best fishing times, Automatic location detection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ocean Watch free?

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

### Is Chasing Tides free?

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

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

Chasing Tides is rated higher. Ocean Watch averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Chasing Tides averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither Ocean Watch nor Chasing Tides 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.*