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Tide Charts App Review: Comprehensive Marine Forecasting for iOS

by 7th Gear

4.8
IOSWeather
Tide Charts by 7th Gear provides worldwide tidal estimates with lunar data, weather forecasts, and radar integration. Designed for mariners, beachgoers, and outdoor enthusiasts requiring accurate tide predictions and marine condition monitoring.

Detailed Review

Tide Charts by 7th Gear establishes itself as a specialized marine forecasting application for iOS devices, delivering comprehensive tidal data through an intuitively designed interface. The app occupies a distinct niche within the weather and marine navigation category, distinguishing itself through dedicated tide prediction capabilities rather than serving as a general weather application. The application's core functionality centers on providing worldwide tidal estimates with automatic station detection based on user location, while maintaining the flexibility to manually select from global monitoring stations. Beyond basic tide charts, the platform integrates lunar phase data, weather forecasts, and real-time radar imagery, creating a holistic planning tool for marine activities. Users can establish multiple favorite stations for quick switching, particularly valuable for professionals monitoring conditions across different regions or recreational users frequenting multiple locations. User experience reflects careful attention to accessibility, with a clean interface prioritizing immediate visibility of tide graphs and key metrics. The map-based station selection system enables straightforward navigation to alternative monitoring points, while the favorites system demonstrates practical understanding of recurring usage patterns. Real-world application scenarios include sailors verifying safe passage times for vessels with specific draft requirements, fishermen planning expeditions around optimal tidal conditions, and coastal workers scheduling operations based on water level changes. User feedback consistently highlights reliability and interface simplicity as standout attributes, with multiple reviews spanning 2025 noting consistent performance across seasons. Reviewer MyNewGuitarHero18 (June 28, 2025) specifically noted accuracy during winter conditions, while Mr Big BB (May 24, 2025) emphasized daily operational dependence for sailboat navigation. The absence of critical reviews in the sampled feedback suggests generally positive reception, though the limited sample size prevents comprehensive assessment of potential limitations. The application demonstrates notable strengths in data comprehensiveness and interface design, though its specialized nature may limit appeal for users seeking general weather functionality. Performance appears consistently reliable based on available feedback, with particular value for users requiring precise tidal information for navigation, recreational, or professional purposes. Ideal implementation scenarios include marine transportation planning, fishing expedition coordination, and coastal activity scheduling where tidal conditions significantly impact safety and feasibility.

Key Features

  • Worldwide tidal estimates with automatic station detection based on GPS location, providing immediate access to relevant marine data without manual configuration
  • Interactive station map allowing visual selection of alternative monitoring points, enabling users to compare conditions across geographical areas
  • Lunar phase tracking and correlation with tidal patterns, offering scientific context for tidal predictions and astronomical event planning
  • Integrated weather forecasts and real-time radar imagery, creating comprehensive environmental awareness for marine activity planning
  • Favorites system for storing frequently accessed stations, facilitating quick switching between locations for comparative analysis
  • Clean graphical tide charts with intuitive timeline presentation, making complex tidal data immediately comprehensible to users

Why Users Love It

Comprehensive marine data integration
Intuitive interface design

Perfect for: Mariners, fishermen, beachgoers, and coastal professionals requiring tidal data

Screenshots

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Ranking History

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Current Rank

#29

6 from last week

Best Rank

#17

All-time high

Average Rank

#26

30-day average

User Reviews

CUPIK Chevak
Aug 15, 2025

This App is very easy to understand without any interference. Easy to understand This App is very easy to understand without any interference.

Lefty 54
Jul 7, 2024

Tides are an important part of our life as the area where our boat docks are located is shallow so we have to make our plans around the tide schedule. Thanks for providing this important info to us. FCW Tides are an important part of our life as the area where our boat docks are located is shallow so we have to make our plans around the tide schedule. Thanks for providing this important info to us.

B J 9
Aug 9, 2024

Truly is a good informative and accurate application . Well done . Helps a lots as to when one need to go to beach .! B J Truly is a good informative and accurate application . Well done . Helps a lots as to when one need to go to beach .!

Xoooxoo😘🥰
Aug 25, 2024

This is the best app ever developed on the planet. This is the first review that I have ever. Being a commercial fisherman quick and accurate Tides and Weather information are vital to my businesses success, safety and planing. Operating & fishing a 35 foot commercial fishing vessel by myself can be a great undertaking. Working on the ocean my hands tend to be wet, oily or fishy all day! So when I need to use my plotter or phone touch screens can be non responsive and temperamental at best even after cleaning and drying my hands for my skin is still very moist. This app only needs one touch (just to open it) & I can access all the information I need. WOW what a concept!?!? Please Tides app developers teach this to the rest of the world. I do not need to enter my location or expand the screen the screen or agree to or make any selections. SOMETIMES the tip of my nose is driest skin available to operate my phone. Because this app is so simple…… i Do NOT have to touch my phone 1000 times and peck at the screen like a chicken to get the information I need. THANK YOU FOR YOUR AMAZING SIMPLE TIDES APP. Kind Regards, Tony Wild Coast Salmon LLC Fisherman’s Wharf SF That’s on my phone. Simple, Simple, Simple This is the best app ever developed on the planet. This is the first review that I have ever. Being a commercial fisherman quick and accurate Tides and Weather information are vital to my businesses success, safety and planing. Operating & fishing a 35 foot commercial fishing vessel by myself can be a great undertaking.Working on the ocean my hands tend to be wet, oily or fishy all day! So when I need to use my plotter or phone touch screens can be non responsive and temperamental at best even after cleaning and drying my hands for my skin is still very moist.This app only needs one touch (just to open it) & I can access all the information I need. WOW what a concept!?!? Please Tides app developers teach this to the rest of the world.I do not need to enter my location or expand the screen the screen or agree to or make any selections. SOMETIMES the tip of my nose is driest skin available to operate my phone. Because this app is so simple…… i Do NOT have to touch my phone 1000 times and peck at the screen like a chicken to get the information I need. THANK YOU FOR YOUR AMAZING SIMPLE TIDES APP. Kind Regards,Tony Wild Coast Salmon LLCFisherman’s Wharf SF That’s on my phone.

‘bo’
Sep 2, 2024

I had a great tide chart that I looked forward to checking out for long walks on the beach. for whatever reason I have not been able to receive it. maybe it is no longer in service.☹️ however my wife did some research and found your app. I’m glad to have been able to get your app because (like the previous one) it is shows the tides clearly and also continues into the future so I can plan my group beach walks that cover several miles. thank you sincerely, Scott Lenox Tide Charts I had a great tide chart that I looked forward to checking out for long walks on the beach. for whatever reason I have not been able to receive it. maybe it is no longer in service.☹️however my wife did some research and found your app. I’m glad to have been able to get your app because (like the previous one) it is shows the tides clearly and also continues into the future so I can plan my group beach walks that cover several miles. thank yousincerely, Scott Lenox

App Details

Developer

7th Gear

Platform

ios

Rating

4.8

Last Updated

10/7/2025