Comparison

Tide Charts vs AquaDegrees

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

Head to head
About

Tide Charts

Access worldwide tidal estimates, lunar data, and weather forecasts. Plan outdoor adventures with ease using current radar and offline predictions. Supports Apple Watch and includes a Today Extension for quick access.

Highlights
  • Worldwide tidal estimates
  • Lunar data
  • Weather forecast
  • Current radar
  • Offline predictions
  • Favorite station management
  • Apple Watch support
Features
Currently charting
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Finally a beautiful and simple way to view tides on your mobile device! In addition to worldwide tidal estimates at tide stations, you can see the lunar data, weather forecast, and current radar making your next outdoor adventure as easy to plan as possible. By default, the application will pick the closest tide station to you, but picking a different tide or weather station is as easy as viewing a map of your current location. You can also setup and quickly switch between many stored favorite stations if you need to. No internet access while outdoors? No problem. This app has been designed to give you tidal and lunar predictions without internet access! Tides at a glance • A clear chart of the whole day, with the current height marked and daylight hours shaded (lunar rise and set is the small gray bar on the bottom) • The times and heights of every high and low tide • Swipe left or right to move through the days, or pick a date on the calendar • Swipe down to see sunrise, sunset, moonrise, moonset and the phase of the moon • Subscribe for tide alerts that notify you before a chosen high or low tide • Home Screen widgets with today's tides and the next tide Worldwide Tidal Stations • Nearly 8,000 stations, from the coasts of the United States and Canada to Europe, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand, South America and the Pacific islands • Find the nearest station with one tap, search by name, or browse the map, with satellite imagery when you want it • Keep your favorites one tap away Adjustable Height to Match Your Local Tide Table • Heights use the datum your local charts and tables use: MLLW in the United States, chart datum in Canada, Japan and Korea, LAT in Europe and Australia, MLWS in Peru and Ecuador (or you can choose your own from Mean Sea Level, MLLW, MLW, MLWS or LAT) Weather and Radar • Weather forecast is included for the station's location, with wind, temp, precipitation, and the day's high and low • Animated rain radar with a scrubber, so you can see what is coming Apple Watch • A full-screen tide chart on Apple Watch: turn the Digital Crown to step through highs, lows, sunrise, sunset and moon times, or drag to scrub through the next 30 days • Complications for every watch face, from a tide gauge to a chart of the next 24 hours, in the color you choose • Your favorite and nearby stations, with the current height and the next tide Tides is free with ads, however we do offer a one-time purchase to remove them if you would rather a clean distraction free experience.

About

AquaDegrees

Get real-time sea water temperature updates for locations worldwide. Plan your beach days, surfing sessions, or swimming trips with essential information for seaside adventures.

Highlights
  • Real-time sea temperature updates
  • Global location coverage
  • Ideal for surfers and swimmers
  • Beach day planning tool
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Dive into the perfect day at the beach with AquaDegrees, your go-to app for accurate, real-time sea water temperature updates at your favorite spots around the world. Whether you're a surfer chasing the perfect wave, a swimmer looking for the best conditions, or just someone who enjoys a day at the beach, AquaDegrees provides you with the essential information you need to plan your seaside adventures.

Screenshots

Tide Charts4 screens
AquaDegrees3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AquaDegrees at 100% against Tide Charts's 69%. Tide Charts's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and chart position (#31 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Tide Charts sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and AquaDegrees sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tide Charts ships an update every 3 weeks, AquaDegrees every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Tide Charts versus AquaDegrees: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTide ChartsAquaDegrees
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (114K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings114K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#31 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer7th GearDenis Ivanov

Customer experience

Tide Charts

All ratings113,466 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral2.3%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews508 reviews
Positive68.5%
Neutral6.9%
Negative24.6%

AquaDegrees

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Tide Charts

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Tide data off by several hours
  • Tide graph not displaying correctly
  • App crashing on ad dismissal
  • Apple Watch complications freezing

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to set custom locations
  • Improved accuracy and data sources
  • Option to purchase ad-free version
  • Landscape mode support
  • More detailed tide height information

AquaDegrees

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Tide Charts

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
1 purchases

AquaDegrees

One-time1
  • Remove ads$2.99

Questions

Is Tide Charts free?
Tide Charts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AquaDegrees free?
AquaDegrees is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tide Charts or AquaDegrees have ads?
Both Tide Charts and AquaDegrees show ads.
Which is updated more often, Tide Charts or AquaDegrees?
Tide Charts ships an update every 3 weeks, and AquaDegrees every 3 months. Most recently, Tide Charts was updated on October 23, 2026 and AquaDegrees on September 24, 2026.

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