Tide Chart USA is a free iOS utility that displays local tidal information for recreational fishing and boating.
Product velocity
Dormant
Daily rank 🇺🇸
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Weather
Sentiment
4.8
8k reviews
Nemesis
Fragmented field
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
The app removes the friction of navigating complex weather portals by offering a single-purpose, high-speed interface for quick tide checks.
For Recreational anglers and boaters seeking quick, local tidal data.
What does it look like?
Key features
Displays local tidal data for fishing purposes
How much does it cost?
The app is distributed as a free utility with no visible monetization or commercial intent.
Velocity
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Tide Chart USA has entered a zombie state, with no updates released in the last 231 days. The development activity is effectively non-existent, as the only recorded release in the analyzed window was a minor administrative update regarding age restriction designations. There is no evidence of ongoing feature development, performance optimization, or live operations support.
Who built it?
User Sentiment
What do users think recently?
The recent review mood reads mixed. Users appreciate the tide chart visualization provides a clear and intuitive way for boaters to plan their daily water activities and fast loading times and a simple design make the app a reliable tool for quick tide checks on the go.
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
What users say, by theme
- The tide chart visualization provides a clear and intuitive way for boaters to plan their daily water activities
- Fast loading times and a simple design make the app a reliable tool for quick tide checks on the go
- Users report the app defaults to an incorrect location and lacks the ability to manually search or change settings
49 of 49 recent reviews analyzed · high confidence · Mixed overall
Read the full review analysisUnlock 1 more frustration theme and 1 user request, each backed by review evidence.
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Competitive landscape for Tide Chart USA
How's the Weather market?
Tide Chart USA maintains a 4.7-star rating across 8,064 total ratings, but the lack of updates for over 230 days signals a stagnant market position.
The rivals identified
The Analyst's Read
Key takeaways for Tide Chart USA
Where is it heading?
Users report: The market for specialized boating utilities is consolidating around apps that provide high-accuracy, customizable data. Tide Chart USA's maintenance-only posture leaves it exposed to churn as users migrate to more reliable, actively updated alternatives.
- The seven-month development gap indicates a lack of active investment, which erodes user trust in the accuracy of the tidal data.
The SWOT
- High-contrast visual design enables rapid tide checks
- Implement manual station search to resolve primary churn driver
Next best moves
Ship manual location search because it is the top-requested missing feature → reduce user churn
The counter-intuitive read
The app's lack of commercial intent is its biggest risk…
Read the full takeSince the last report: The competitive outlook has shifted from mixed to declining due to the persistent seven-month development gap and its impact on user trust. The product's market position is now characterized as stagnant rather than merely maintenance-only.
Bottom line
Implementing manual location search would address the primary user complaint and stabilize the retention of the existing user base. The current maintenance-only posture risks losing the audience to more responsive, feature-rich weather utilities.
Unlock 2 critical frictions, 1 market threat and the analyst’s take.
Access the full report for freeFAQ
Is Tide Chart USA accurate for all coastal locations?
Can I search for my specific local tide station?
Does Tide Chart USA cost money to use?
Sources
- [1] App Store, source
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