Saltwater Tides vs TideCheck
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Saltwater Tides
Get tide, moon, and sun predictions for the US East and West Coasts, and the Gulf Coast. Access data for over 2500 locations, including tide heights, times, sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and moonset information.
- Tide height and time predictions
- Sunrise and sunset times
- Moonrise and moonset times
- Percentage of moon visible
- Over 2500 US coastal locations
- Gulf Coast, US East Coast, US West Coast coverage
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The Saltwater Tides app provides the same tide predictions as the website, saltwatertides.com. The website has been providing tide predictions along the US coast line since 2000 and provides millions of predictions each year. The Saltwater Tides app is your source for tide, moon and sun predictions for the Gulf Coast, US East Coast and US West Coast. (Hawaii and Alaska are not included.) You will find predictions at over 2500 locations for: Tide heights and times Sunrise and sunset times Moonrise and moonset times and % moon visible. (Note that advertising pays for app update costs.)
TideCheck
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TideCheck gives you fast, accurate tide predictions for 20,112 coastal stations across 204 countries — calculated with harmonic analysis, the same proven method used by hydrographic agencies worldwide. Whether you fish, surf, boat, dive, or just love the coast, TideCheck shows what the tide is doing right now and what's coming next. FEATURES • Nearest station automatically — tides for the closest station to you • Search 20,000+ stations by name, region, or place • Clear tide chart for any day, with high/low times and heights • Live next-tide countdown and a rising/falling gauge • Solunar fishing times — major & minor feeding periods with a daily rating • Sunrise, sunset, and moon phase • Tide alerts — get notified before each high or low tide at your saved stations • Save favorite stations for quick access • Works offline — your saved tides are cached • Switch between LAT, MLLW, and MSL datums (international & US standards) • Choose meters or feet Predictions use harmonic constituent analysis from NOAA, TICON-4, and FES2022. IMPORTANT Tide predictions are for informational purposes only and are not suitable for navigation. Always consult official nautical charts for safety-critical decisions. TideCheck is free and supported by ads. — Privacy Policy: https://tidecheck.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://tidecheck.com/terms Web & developer API: https://tidecheck.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Saltwater Tides at 3 against TideCheck's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Saltwater Tides | TideCheck |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (19 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 34 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tide High and Low, Inc. | Eric Paolo Smith |
In-app purchases
Saltwater Tides
No in-app purchases
TideCheck
No in-app purchases
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