Tides Near Me – Plus is a $14.99 Android app that shows the last and next tide and current at stations near you, plus sun and moon rise and set times. It has no ads, and it has 4.6 stars from 1,160 ratings on Google Play.
Quick verdict
The listing pitches it as a fast way to get tides and currents near you, in the countries it names. Many reviewers call it accurate, and many say it is easy to use. On the other side, several reviewers want tide heights or a tide graph (the listing mentions charts, and one reviewer in September 2023 says heights are now shown in metres), a few say it doesn’t work offline, and a few want predictions further ahead. Older reviews raise two more problems: several reviewers, most of them writing between October and December 2021, said it had stopped working, and several writing between September and December 2021 said Ireland had stopped working. Two reviewers in 2026 say a subscription has replaced the one-time purchase, so read the Pricing section before you buy. Across all ratings, 4.9% are 1-star and none are 2-star.
Tides Near Me – Plus at a glance
| Developer | Shelter Island Mapping Company, LLC |
|---|---|
| Store listing | Tides Near Me – Plus on Google Play |
| Price | $14.99, no in-app purchases |
| Ads | None |
| Play Store rating | 4.6 stars from 1,160 ratings (77.4% of the ratings in the store’s rating breakdown are 5-star) |
| Downloads | 10,000+ |
| Version / last updated | Varies with device / February 19, 2026 |
| Requires | Not stated |
| First released | December 17, 2012 |
| Data checked | November 3, 2026 |
What is Tides Near Me – Plus?
Tides Near Me – Plus is a paid, ad-free tide app from Shelter Island Mapping Company. The listing says it “focuses on nearby tide stations and current tidal conditions” and covers over 5,500 tidal stations in the US, UK (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland), Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and India. It has been on Google Play since December 2012.
Key features
- Tides and currents: the time of the last and next tide and current at nearby stations.
- Sun and moon: when the sun and moon will rise or set.
- Tables and charts: the listing says tide tables, charts and predictions are “fully automated”.
- Coverage: over 5,500 tidal stations in the US, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and India.
- No ads: the listing says there are no ads and “no ongoing payments required” for up-to-date tide information.
Tides Near Me – Plus vs. what a weather app should have
“Listed” means the Google Play listing names the feature, “Partial” means it covers part of it, and “Reviews only” means we found it in user reviews. This is a tide app, so most weather rows don’t apply; it covers sun and moon times and nearby stations.
Must have
| Feature | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Current conditions and feels-like | Not listed | The listing covers current tidal conditions, not weather |
| Hourly forecast | Not listed | |
| Daily forecast of 7+ days | Not listed | |
| Chance of precipitation | Not listed | |
| Wind, humidity, UV index | Not listed | Two reviewers ask for wind information |
| Severe weather alerts | Not listed | |
| Radar map | Not listed | |
| Home-screen widgets | Not listed | Two reviewers ask for a widget |
| Current location and search | Partial | Nearby stations are listed; search is not. A few reviewers want an easier way to find a station |
| Unit options (°F/°C) | Not listed |
Should have
| Feature | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Notification or lock-screen weather | Not listed | |
| Air quality | Not listed | |
| Multiple saved locations | Reviews only | One reviewer in 2022 watches 3 locations; a few others want to save favourite stations |
| Choice of data source | Not listed | |
| Layout customization | Not listed | |
| Light and dark themes | Not listed | |
| Sunrise, sunset, moon phase | Partial | Sun and moon rise and set times are listed; moon phase is not |
| Multiple languages | Not listed |
Nice to have
| Feature | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Animated wind or global map | Not listed | |
| Side-by-side provider comparison | Not listed | |
| Photography times (golden/blue hour) | Not listed | |
| Weather photos | Not listed | |
| Pollen | Not listed | |
| Lightning strike information | Not listed | |
| Custom temperature alerts | Not listed | |
| Rain-incoming notifications | Not listed | |
| Written forecast summary | Not listed |
The listing doesn’t mention weather forecasts or alerts. Don’t rely on this or any single app for severe weather warnings; check official alerts too.
Common problems
There are no developer replies in our data, so there are no fixes from the developer to pass on.
| Problem | What reviewers report | When |
|---|---|---|
| App stopped working or won’t load data | Several reviewers; a few saw a “connection error” or couldn’t connect to the server | December 2017 to December 2021, most of them October to December 2021 |
| Ireland stopped working or was removed | Several reviewers. One in December 2021 says saved Ireland locations showed data again, but the times were wrong. The current listing names Ireland | September to December 2021 |
| India missing | A few reviewers; one in January 2026 asks why India support was removed. The current listing names India | October 2021 to January 2026 |
| Tide times wrong for a place | Several reviewers, naming places such as Darwin, Lihue and Green Island NY | December 2013 to December 2021 |
| Time zone wrong or unclear | A few reviewers; one says times follow the phone’s time zone, not the place being checked | April 2015 to September 2017 |
| Location stays on | A few reviewers; two of them say it drains the battery | June 2014 to September 2015 |
Pros (from user reviews)
- Accurate: many reviewers call it accurate, including one who keeps a boat at Narrows Marina and one who lives by the River Medway. Several others found times wrong for their area (see Common problems).
- Easy to use: many reviewers say it is easy or simple to use, and several call it fast or quick.
- Paying once, no ads: a few reviewers like that it is a one-time purchase, and a few say removing the ads was worth paying for.
- Moon times: a few reviewers like having moon times in the app. One in December 2017 says the moon times and phase stopped showing after upgrading to the paid version.
- Currents: two reviewers like having current information as well as tides. One in June 2022 says it has more tide and current stations than the other three tide apps they use.
- Years of use: two reviewers have used it for several years, and another says it has never failed them across their last three phones.
- Uses: a few reviewers use it for fishing, two for beach walks and two for boating.
Cons (from user reviews)
- Tide heights and graph requests: several reviewers want tide heights, and several want a tide graph or chart, between 2015 and 2022. One reviewer in September 2023 says tide heights are now shown in metres, and the listing mentions charts.
- Coverage gaps: several reviewers say Ireland stopped working in 2021, a few say India is missing, and several others say their area isn’t covered, naming places such as the UAE, Croatia, France and Western Africa. Check that your area is covered before you buy.
- Stopped working: several reviewers say the app stopped working or won’t load data, most of them in reviews written between October and December 2021.
- Currents for some areas: several reviewers want currents for their area or currents in general, including Canada, Southern Vancouver Island and New York City.
- Needs internet: a few reviewers say it doesn’t work offline.
- Short range: a few reviewers want predictions further ahead; one in August 2026 says it only covers up to a week in advance.
- Finding stations: a few reviewers want an easier way to find a station, such as a search or a map, and a few want to save favourite stations.
- No developer reply: several reviewers say they got no reply from the developer.
Across all ratings, 4.9% are 1-star, none are 2-star and 77.4% are 5-star.
Rating breakdown
| Stars | Ratings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 891 | 77.4% |
| 4 | 148 | 12.9% |
| 3 | 56 | 4.9% |
| 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 1 | 56 | 4.9% |
Source: Google Play ratings histogram, checked November 3, 2026. The histogram adds up to 1,151 ratings, slightly fewer than the 1,160 total, and the shares are of the histogram total.
Pricing
Tides Near Me – Plus costs $14.99 on Google Play, with no ads and no in-app purchases. The listing says there are “no ongoing payments required”. Two reviewers in 2026 disagree. One in April 2026 says they got a message that this lifetime paid app will get no further development, and says the same company now has an identically named app with an annual fee of $15 a year. One in August 2026 says the app “has gone subscription”. Two reviewers, in 2015 and 2016, say they couldn’t see a difference from the free version.
Privacy and permissions
We couldn’t read the Google Play data safety section, so we make no claim about what it declares. The permissions list includes approximate location (network-based), precise location (GPS and network-based), control vibration, draw over other apps, full network access, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage, read the contents of your USB storage, prevent device from sleeping, read Google service configuration, read phone status and identity, receive data from Internet, view Wi-Fi connections and view network connections. Two reviewers dislike being asked to turn on location.
Who it’s for
Tides Near Me – Plus suits you if you want the next tide for a station near you, with sun and moon times and no ads, in one of the countries the listing names. Reviewers use it for fishing, beach walks and boating. Look elsewhere if you need predictions more than a week out, offline use, or coverage outside the listed countries. If tide heights on a graph matter to you, check the app first. If you want a one-time purchase that keeps getting updates, the 2026 subscription reports are worth checking first.
FAQ
Does Tides Near Me – Plus work offline?
The listing doesn’t say. A few reviewers say it doesn’t work offline, so plan for that if you’ll be somewhere without a connection.
Which countries does Tides Near Me – Plus cover?
The listing names over 5,500 tidal stations in the US, UK (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland), Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and India. Several reviewers said Ireland stopped working in 2021, and one reviewer in January 2026 says India support was removed. Check your area in the app before you rely on it.
Is Tides Near Me – Plus a one-time purchase?
Google Play lists it at $14.99 with no in-app purchases, and the listing says no ongoing payments are required. Two reviewers in 2026 say a subscription has replaced the one-time purchase, and one says they received a message that this app gets no further development. The listing shows the last update on February 19, 2026.
How far ahead does Tides Near Me – Plus predict tides?
The listing doesn’t give a range. One reviewer in August 2026 says it shows current tides and up to a week in advance, and a few reviewers want a longer range.
How this review was put together
We haven’t tested Tides Near Me – Plus. This review is based on public information from official sources: the app’s Google Play or App Store listing and rating breakdown, the developer’s website when there is one, and recent user reviews on the store with the developer’s replies. Features and claims are the developer’s own descriptions; what users like and dislike comes from the store reviews. Everything was checked on November 3, 2026. Apps change with every update, so check the store listing before you install.
