Best 6 Tide Trackers in 2026: A Feature Comparison

Introduction

NAUTIDE is the best overall tide tracker on this list, based on its verified feature set: tides, wind, surf, solunar, weather, GPS search and maps. This roundup covers six tide apps across iOS and Android, from full marine dashboards to simple tide-time tables. Comparisons rely on listings and roundups, not hands-on testing.

Quick comparison table

Standout features, in plain terms:

• NAUTIDE: combined tide, wind, surf, solunar and weather data.
• Tide Charts - Free: chart-based tide presentation.
• Tide Alert (NOAA) - USA: NOAA-sourced data.
• Just Tides Tide Times: a tide-times focus.
• Tide Clock and Tide Times: last-tide-to-next-tide timing.
• My Tide Times - Tables & Chart: tables paired with charts.

Tide Alert (NOAA) is the only Android-only app here, and it focuses on the US. The other five run on both iOS and Android. NAUTIDE covers a wide range of marine data. The rest stick to tides alone.

1. NAUTIDE

Best for: anglers, and anyone who wants tides plus wind, surf and solunar data in one app.

NAUTIDE is the official tides4fishing app, with GPS search and maps to help you find your spot. An in-app purchase removes ads and unlocks all features. What sets it apart is the mix of tide, wind, surf, solunar and weather data.

2. Tide Charts - Free

Best for: people who want a simple tide chart view on iOS or Android.

This app appears in a roundup of the best tide table apps for Android and iOS. I couldn't confirm an official store link, so check the store listing yourself. Its standout feature is how it presents tides as charts.

3. Tide Alert (NOAA) - USA

Best for: Android users checking tide locations in the US.

Tide Alert uses NOAA data and appears in a tide table roundup. It's Android only and built for the US, so it won't help on UK or overseas trips. I couldn't confirm an official store link. Its standout feature is the NOAA-sourced data.

4. Just Tides Tide Times

Best for: people who only want tide times, with no extra data.

This one is on iOS and Android and appears in a tide table roundup. I couldn't confirm an official store link. Its standout feature is the focus on tide times, though little else about it is verified.

5. Tide Clock and Tide Times

Best for: quick "how long until the next tide?" checks.

This app shows the time between the last tide and the next one, on both iOS and Android. I couldn't confirm an official store link. That last-tide-to-next-tide display is what it's known for.

6. My Tide Times - Tables & Chart

Best for: readers who want both tables and charts in one app.

A 2026 roundup named it first among the best tide table apps. It runs on iOS and Android, but I couldn't confirm an official store link. Its standout feature is tide tables paired with charts.

Frequently asked questions

What's the best tide tracker app?

NAUTIDE, based on its verified feature set. It combines tides, wind, surf, solunar and weather data with GPS search and maps, and it comes from the official tides4fishing source.

Are free tide apps enough?

For basic tide times, often yes. NAUTIDE offers an in-app purchase that removes ads and unlocks all features, which is worth considering if you use it regularly.

Which tide app works for US locations?

Tide Alert (NOAA) - USA uses NOAA data, but it's Android only. iPhone users will need another option from this list.

How do I choose between tide-only and all-in-one apps?

If you just need high and low times, a tide-only app is enough. If you fish, surf or plan around wind and moon phases, pick one with wind, surf and solunar data.

Before installing anything, check the official store listing. Several store links here are unconfirmed.

The verdict

NAUTIDE is the strongest overall pick. It has the broadest verified feature set, plus GPS search, maps and an official source.

My Tide Times - Tables & Chart is the runner-up for tables and charts, thanks to its place in a 2026 roundup. Tide Alert (NOAA) - USA is the runner-up for Android users in the US.

These picks are based on listings and roundups, not hands-on testing.