# Ocean Watch vs MyCoast.org

The clearest difference is monetization model: MyCoast.org at free against Ocean Watch's paid. MyCoast.org also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). Ocean Watch's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (2.7K vs 12). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Ocean Watch holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ocean Watch has 2.7K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of Ocean Watch's written reviews are positive against 75% of MyCoast.org's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Ocean Watch ships an update every 9 months, MyCoast.org every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ocean Watch | MyCoast.org |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ocean-watch/id865207409/reviews)** | [4.4 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mycoastorg/id939770387/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 73.6% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 137 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blue Bright Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/865207412) | [Blue Urchin](https://appshunter.io/developer/939770386) |

## 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


### MyCoast.org

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mycoastorg/id939770387)

Quickly submit photos of coastal events like storm damage or king tides to state agencies. Pinpoint your location and upload images directly from your device.

**Highlights:** Submit photos of coastal events, Pinpoint location, Upload to state agencies, Track storm damage, Monitor king tides, Report nuisance flooding

**Features:** 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 MyCoast.org free?

MyCoast.org is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ocean Watch or MyCoast.org?

Ocean Watch is rated higher. Ocean Watch averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while MyCoast.org averages 4.4 from 12 ratings.

### Do Ocean Watch or MyCoast.org have ads?

Neither Ocean Watch nor MyCoast.org shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ocean Watch or MyCoast.org?

Ocean Watch ships an update every 9 months, and MyCoast.org every 2 months. Most recently, Ocean Watch was updated on November 11, 2026 and MyCoast.org on November 1, 2026.

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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.*