TIDE: Sleep, Focus, Meditation Reviews

by Mcollier2557

This is a very good white noise app. I use it every night for white noise while I sleep. There are no advertisements, and there are overall very few restrictions on the free version. I have tried many other white noise apps in the past, and I have deleted all of them within a few days because of the very annoying pay walls that they have set up. This is not the case with this app, which I have been using for at least 1.5 years now. However, in the past month or so, TIDE has been crashing midway through the night midway. This has caused the white noise to stop, which wakes me up. This has been a huge problem, and I am not sure why it is occurring. Maybe it is because I have an older iPhone (7)? Either way, I hope the this app developers look into this crashing problem, but to all the readers of this review who are looking for a white noise app, you should definitely try out this app, as it is one of the best out there if you don’t want to pay to play white noise while you sleep.

by Mattalogue

The addition of this app Plus subscriptions has kind of broken TIDE for me. Not because I’m opposed to app developers being paid (otherwise why would I have bought TIDE to begin with), but because of how this upgrade-on-an-upgrade is handled.

The whole point of TIDE is to be simple and relaxing. Constant notifications trying to get me to upgrade are the opposite of relaxing. The cost calculus and choices of a recurring payment vs access to new (or losing access to existing?!) features is the opposite of simple.

This change in what was a beautifully simple and impactful app is very disappointing. I kind of wish I’d saved my money, and stuck with this app Lite.

by Robfree

I use TIDE daily and really love it. However, after the update I keep having issues. My focus sessions will just stop randomly, and they don’t show up as having happened. TIDE itself is still running and works, just the session is seeming to crash. I also noticed the sounds have a clear stop and start loop, now. For example, I usually use rain and after a while it cuts out for a second and then starts back again. It’s not a big deal but it does take me out of my focus. Love TIDE but a little disappointed with the update. Still using it though.

by Baconisova

Hello app creators, one thing I really liked about the old version was the ease with which we could switch from the beautiful quote screen to the focus mode with one swipe downward. I know it’s sooo minuscule that I shouldn’t even be complaining but I truly feel like TIDE was better this way. Please consider bringing it back.

You should also consider adding a function that lets you turn the audio on and off (when you’re not in focus) because I know right now, my audio start playing right away and I preferred the old version where the sounds would come on only when you started the focus.

Other than that, I really love TIDE , I appreciate the multitude of free options (unlike other apps which give you a very limited amount of free functions). I’m really considering purchasing the premium once I’m more financially stable and can support you guys. For now, great stuff! ♥️

by Pas Mon

this app is an awesome app, and I use it for studying (and most recently) and sleeping. I have just tried using it to sleep because normally I would have a fan blowing in the background to help me sleep. Since I do not have that pleasure anymore, I have turned to this app to help me sleep. Throughout the night, it seems as though the soundtrack would stop playing, thus waking me up. I would turn the tube back on only for it to turn off every so hours (it happened twice). If that is the way it works than I think it should be modified a little so that it would play continuously. If not, please fix this issue. Otherwise, this is a pleasant application. :)

by RadSheikh

Update (April 2020): I’ve remained an avid user of TIDE , but since the layout changed, it has gotten kinda confusing to use for me.

this app has been my ultimate study partner, it’s the perfect combo of the pomodoro timer and sounds that help me stay focused. I love the collection of sounds, they’re exactly what I want, and the work mode features are amazing. Also the beautiful wallpapers and inspirational quotes each day are exceptional.
My only complaint is that sometimes I will pause the timer and leave TIDE for a while and come to see that the timer has reset &my progress has been lost, I hope you can fix that. Also it doesn’t give me the option to quit my break and directly jump to a new focus after the previous one ends, and if I exit during the break, it discards the entire focus. Please let me know a solution for that too!

by Aquaquia

UPDATE: Really love TIDE , but not the new update. The white noise stops and stutters, and sometimes will cut out entirely. Some of the issues seem to occur around the same time as a notification from another app, but not all of them.

ORIGINAL:
Absolutely beautiful design. Each day you get a new image and inspiring quote. Each "break time" offers a suggestion like "walk around," "drink a glass of water," or "close your eyes." Zero nonessential functions on the screen. All the aesthetic choices are gorgeous.

I have no idea how or if the creator is making money, but there are also lots of updates, each with real new features.

Two suggestions to the maker:

1. Include an "overall study session timer" that runs in the background and displays throughout each study and break time. This way, if I want to sit down and study for, say, six hours in total, I can know how much total time I have left.

2. Get a native English writer (who is good at English, which not all native English speakers are) to look over your description. There are many typos and grammatical errors, which might make TIDE seem less well-made. That would be a pity, since it's fantastic.

by Halfy_Chan

I’ve been using TIDE for little over 2 years. The new, sleek look even got me excited for its new features such as the sleep/nap one. However, I believe with the latest update, the focus has stopped working. I’m unable to download new sounds and when my focus is near the end, it stops at 1 second. I’ve tried closing TIDE out, but no luck. Sometimes I’ll hit the focus option and it fades into the home screen, so I see both the home screen and focus screen. If you could fix this bug, that would be wonderful. TIDE has really helped me with my anxiety and insomnia, so it pains me to see it acting out of line.

by Dukekus

I was struggling with staying focused on my tasks, so I needed a whole day to concentrate on something. That seriously affected my relationship, because in order to concentrate I totally stop to communicate with people, especially with my girlfriend, for whole 24 hours. She was desperate, and really mad at me. In order to solve this problem, I needed to reorganize my time. this app helped me with that very well and also with my focus. I made a deal with my girlfriend to use this app together and to sync our focuses, so we can easily communicate while we both are on a break. Wich tottaly connected me with her again!

by Devil Is Coming

My life has been distracted by several things that made me fall behind all the time. I did not study well because social networking has taken all my time. Since I first downloaded this app, it assists me every single day to stay motivated and focused on one specific task that must be done in one day. Thank you much for inventing this sort of application for the students who are suffering from the Procrastination. This application makes me feel confident and punctual. I am so pleased to own this app. Thank you reading my feedback. I am from Turkmenistan which is located in the Central of Asia.

by 🌈Jocie🌈

The this app app is amazing, it helps me fall asleep peacefully and easily with different settings to choose from, also if I’m studying for a test the focus option is really helpful, last night I had a complete breakdown and I used the relax option with daily mediation and suddenly I was on a cloud and it was absolutely amazing. I love how it’s free, actually works, and not only for sleep but other things too. I told my friend about TIDE and now she is also getting a lot better sleep then she used to, thank you for reading and thank you developers for this great app!

by Mp1124455764

TIDE has become an invaluable tool for my productivity.
Instead of my phone being something to avoid when working, it's now a tool to help me stay on track.
TIDE is beautifully designed, I love the lack of ads. So much thought and care has really gone into all of the settings and options.
My only suggestion is the option to block the notification center from focus mode because I tend to keep pulling it down to check and it doesn't end my session.
Thank you for TIDE.

by Michelle.C.H.E.N

I’ve tried so many pomoduro apps and even paid for Forest but nothing compares. this app has a massive selection of sounds (that you can even mix together) and timer (work and focus modes for auto or Manuel breaks/focus sessions). They have a Premium version but the free version still has a TON of options. They also keep a log of how long you’ve been focusing too! They also have sleep aids and meditations. They have an option to have “Immersion Mode” and others. TIDE is also available on Google Webstore so you can use TIDE on many devices. this app is the BEST, CHEAPEST, and MOST UNDERRATED study timer.

by Former Ski Bum

I recently became aware of the pomodoro method of time management and focus, and excitedly searched TIDE Store for timer tools to help me remain productive during the day. This one stood out to me. First because it's free! But also among the most beautifully designed and elegantly simple. I love the refreshing pictures, white noise option and clean interface. It's simple - I don't need more bells and whistles, managing multiple projects or fancy alarms. The only thing I'd like is more white noise options. Thanks - great work!!

Edit: One more thing I'd really like to see is compatibility with landscape view. The interface is so clean and good looking, I'd like to be able to display my clock horizontally as well.

by Professorbroski

Very grateful for TIDE. The customizable intervals for Focus and Nap time, the nature sounds (I love the rain ones) and justa beautifully designed app. Two things I would love to see:
1. Ability to delete from this app diary. I had an accidental “nap” going, and now it’s logged on there, I’d love to be able to remove it.
2. Ability to see details of your sleep, like a a chart indicating your lighter vs deeper stages of sleep during your total time in bed. Also, TIDE is great and knowing when you woke up, but assumes you “went to sleep” as soon as you set the alarm. Would be better if it used the iPhone sensors to know when you actually went to sleep.

Keep up the amazing work guys!! And thank you for the awesome work so far!

by New Student + Bad Sleeper

I just can't seem to keep myself on a good sleep schedule. After using for a night I'm fairly confident this will be my key to regulate things a bit. Also I'm going to be starting school soon and it's my first time really taking school seriously, I've been studying some subjects to brush up and I've been using this app and it really feels like the effect that this app is going to have on my study and sleep habits and the efficiency I'm gaining in both areas is simply revolutionary. I haven't tried out the breathe and relax section of TIDE yet but I'm assuming it works just as well as the rest. TIDE is very user friendly and has lots of customizable options to fit things to your liking. 10/10 strongly recommend!!!

by Efficiency Advocate

Honestly speaking, I didn't understand minimalism until after using TIDE. At first, I thought it was actually too simple, but after using it a couple times, I got the hang of things and came to appreciate the minimalist design. It has been one of the most useful apps I’ve come across and I use it every day!
UPDATE: I have a couple minor issues with the newest update for a few reasons: First, the nature sounds aren’t continuous loop throughout; you can hear when it stops if you’re doing a long focus session. Secondly, I like that the sounds original app slowly fades toward the end of a session while the new one just cuts it off abruptly. I guess these are not the biggest things you’re concerned about but they go along way in overall satisfaction of TIDE , at least for me.

by Jaiden0709

I love TIDE and I have had no problems with it. I love everything about it and if you are reading this wondering if you should get TIDE ...WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR!! TIDE is amazing it has helped me so much. I have gotten to truly know me and I’m really enjoying TIDE. I love that you can set reminders and I also love the quotes it has every time you open TIDE . Yes there is things that you have to pay for but they give you a wide selection so you don’t have to buy anything if you don’t want to. That might be the only down side but it is only .99 cents so it’s not that much and there is still so much more to choose from. I could go on and on about how much I LOVE TIDE but you would be reading for days I really think that you should get TIDE! I also hope that you enjoy TIDE as much as I do and you can share it with your friends.

by #Jjg25

TIDE is incredible. I love how it combines a focus timer with sounds and meditation. Makes me feel better that I only have to download one app for white noise, meditation, and a focus timer now because TIDE checks off all the boxes. I really like how TIDE gives you a lot of choices with the free version. You get access to a lot of meditation exercises and I think it’s great how you can use TIDE pretty freely with the choice to pay being an option. Also I like how the focus timer has a lot of flexibility. I like it when I can put my phone down and have the timer run, but the timer stops when I lift my phone. I’ve been looking for apps with this function and I love how TIDE has it, but I can also turn it to other modes too. Also I love the overall look of TIDE . It’s very calming to look at!

by Rtrtsun

Literally, if you are looking for an app with everything that you need for work or studying, this is the perfect app for you. Honestly I can’t believe an app like this one is free! It has these amazing themes and musics where it helps you to focus on your tasks. There’s also an immersive mode to prevent you from getting distracted by your phone, which is extremely helpful! In addition, I truly love the beautiful and motivational quotes that’s given to the users each day, I’ve made a collection of these to keep track of the times I’ve used this app to keep a distraction-free environment. Thank you all the developers for making this amazing app!!

by Taahakopp

this app is one of a kind and the king of all of ‘em. A truly unparalleled experience when it comes to winding down, meditating, day dreaming and much more!

The versatility of the utilities and the vast array of available sounds makes this a full-packaged app.

A solid app for those who don’t intend in paying for pro versions, but the options are always there for those who do want to upgrade and access additional content. Either way, this app forces nothing on it’s users when it comes to making additional payments, which makes the whole experience truly mesmerizing (unlike other commercial meditation apps) — the common and primary features are available for free! TIDE ’s UI is developed extremely well by it’s developers, and navigating across TIDE is as smooth as it gets. Special thanks to the developement and marketing team. A brilliant app!