Tides USA is a weather utility providing offline tide height and time predictions for 2,700+ coastal locations in the United States on iOS.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
The app removes the need for cellular connectivity in remote coastal areas, allowing boaters and anglers to access tide data where signals are unavailable.
For Coastal residents and recreational users interested in fishing, surfing, boating, or beach walking.
What does it look like?
Key features
Provides tide data without requiring an active internet connection, acting as a core retention mechanism for remote coastal users.
Uses device location to identify nearby coastal points, serving as a standard discovery tool.
Unlocks access to tide information for all days beyond the current date via subscription.
How much does it cost?
Freemium model anchored at a low $1.99 annual price point, gating future data behind the subscription.
Velocity
Dormant developmentopaqueShow more...
The app has been inactive for 577 days, indicating a complete cessation of development. With only a single minor update recorded in the provided history, there is no evidence of ongoing maintenance or feature expansion. The project currently shows no signs of active support or operational updates.
Who built it?
Wingism
6 apps tracked · Weather
AU Tides Pro -Tide Predictions
UK Tides - Tide Predictions
South Africa Tides
Ireland Tides: Times & Chart
NZ Tides: Tide Times & ChartUser Sentiment
What do users think recently?
Fresh user feedback skews upset. Users appreciate the initial three-day trial period allows users to test core functionality before committing to a subscription.
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
What users say, by theme
- The initial three-day trial period allows users to test core functionality before committing to a subscription
- The app crashes consistently when users attempt to view tide data beyond a three-day window
9 of 9 recent reviews analyzed · limited sample · Upset overall
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Competitive landscape for Tides USA:Tide Predictions
How's the Weather market?
Tides USA occupies a low-cost, offline-first niche in the Weather category. The 4.67-star rating across 202 total ratings suggests historical satisfaction, but the 578-day update gap signals a lack of active maintenance that threatens long-term retention.
The rivals identified
The Analyst's Read
Key takeaways for Tides USA:Tide Predictions
Where is it heading?
The coastal weather utility market is shifting toward real-time, integrated platforms, leaving Tides USA exposed due to its lack of recent updates. Without a return to active development, the app will continue to lose ground to competitors that offer more reliable, frequently updated data.
- The 578-day update gap suggests the app is in maintenance mode, which prevents it from addressing critical data-accuracy complaints from boaters.
- Persistent crashes beyond the three-day window erode the daily active habit, which compounds the negative sentiment already visible in recent reviews.
The SWOT
- Offline-first architecture removes connectivity dependency
- Expanding geographic coverage to major state beaches
Next best moves
Audit tide data sources because users report inaccuracies leading to navigation errors → restore safety-critical reliability
+ 1 more prioritized moveThe counter-intuitive read
The offline-first design is a retention lever in…
Read the full takeSince the last report: Development remains dormant for 578 days, with no functional changes to the app. The primary shift is a more critical framing of the app's safety liabilities and its position within the coastal weather utility market.
Bottom line
Tides USA relies on offline utility to retain users, but the 19-month development silence has compromised its reliability. Addressing the reported data inaccuracies and session-breaking crashes is essential to prevent further erosion of user trust in a safety-critical category.
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Is Tides USA reliable for boating navigation?
Can I use Tides USA without an internet connection?
What happens if I don't subscribe to the annual plan?
Sources
- [1] App Store, source
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