Comparison

Global tide vs Tide Link

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Global tide

Access offline tide forecasts for harbors, islands, and tide stations worldwide. Get weather predictions and fishing insights to plan your best trips. Supports over 170 countries and 30 languages.

Highlights
  • Offline tide forecasts
  • Weather and fishing predictions
  • Customizable spot creation
  • Global coverage (170+ countries)
  • Multi-language support (30 languages)
  • Integrated Google and Amap maps
Features
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Global Tide is a professional tool for tides, weather, and marine data, designed for activities such as intertidal foraging, sea fishing, surfing, diving, sailing, and coastal travel. Covering over 170 countries and regions and supporting more than 30 languages, it keeps you informed about tides, weather, wind and waves, water temperature, and other marine conditions. Offline Tide Forecasting Save locations in advance to view tide curves, daily water levels, and high/low tide times without an internet connection—perfect for use on islands, at sea, or in areas with no signal. Global Location Search Covers major ports, islands, tide gauges, dive sites, and shipwrecks; supports search, bookmarking, sharing, navigation, and custom notes. Weather, Wind, and Waves Provides hourly weather and wind/wave forecasts for up to 16 days, including data on air temperature, wind speed and direction, wave height, water temperature, and atmospheric pressure. High-Precision Weather Models Supports switching between multiple meteorological models to meet forecasting needs across different regions and scenarios. Fishing Forecasts Analyzes fish activity by integrating data on tides, weather, atmospheric pressure, and wind conditions to help you choose the best times for sea fishing. Typhoons and Storm Surges Tracks typhoon movements in real-time and provides timely information on marine hazards such as storm surges. Marine Dynamics and Ecology Provides data on tidal currents and multi-layer ocean currents (speed, direction, temperature, and trends), as well as professional metrics like marine primary productivity, chlorophyll concentration, and phytoplankton distribution. Global Tide—stay informed about tides and marine weather, and navigate any sea with confidence.

About

Tide Link

Features
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【tide street(Tide Connect)】is a professional-grade maritime safety and tide tracking application designed for mariners and coastal enthusiasts who require accurate and reliable ocean data. **Real-Time Water Level Monitoring** Access precise tide data with continuous live updates. The application displays current water levels, comprehensive tide tables, and predictive forecasts to help you plan maritime activities with confidence and safety. **Offshore Safety Planning** Comprehensive safety tools support your journey planning needs. The app provides hazard alerts, navigation route suggestions, and emergency contact information for coastal areas you traverse. **Smart Discovery Insights** Explore new maritime destinations through intelligent recommendations. The application analyzes local tide patterns, weather conditions, and user-contributed insights to suggest optimal fishing spots, anchorages, and coastal landmarks worth visiting. **Historical Data Analysis** Review comprehensive tide records and patterns across time. Historical data helps users understand seasonal variations and make informed decisions about future maritime activities. **Offline Data Access** Download tide information for offline use. Essential data including charts and schedules can be accessed without an internet connection, ensuring functionality in areas with limited connectivity. 【tide street(Tide Connect)】delivers professional-grade maritime data to support safe and informed navigation for both recreational and commercial users. Premium Account Pricing and Terms $ 4.99/week* $ 39.99/year* *Prices shown are in U.S. dollars; actual charges may be converted to your local currency. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and the renewal cost will be provided. Subscriptions can be managed by the user. Turning off auto-renewal may be done by going to your account settings after purchase. Cancellation of the current subscription is not allowed during the active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://clqcn.xyz/chaoxitong/privacy.html

Screenshots

Global tide4 screens
Tide Link3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Global tide at 3 against Tide Link's 1. Global tide also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Global tide sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Tide Link sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Global tide versus Tide Link: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlobal tideTide Link
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (32 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings32 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size207 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSolot Information Technology Jiangsu Co., Ltd.SMJ Jewellery (HK) Limited

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Global tide

One-time4
  • 1个月VIP会员$0.99
  • 月会员$1.99
  • 季度会员$3.99
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  • Lifetime VIP fee$29.99
2 purchases

Tide Link

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Global tide free?
Global tide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tide Link free?
Tide Link is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Global tide or Tide Link have ads?
Neither Global tide nor Tide Link shows ads.

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