Tides Planner Reviews

by Ratins

TidesPlanner was great until the most recent update then the tide graph was flat, and when I reloaded TidesPlanner after paying for annual tides I had to pay again, sorry I'm done with TidesPlanner unless the upgrade gets fixed

by Seany @ Iname

(sigh) Yet another tide app that neglects to provide current data. For SF Bay boaters, this oversight makes TidesPlanner of marginal usefulness. That's a shame, since TidesPlanner provides a wealth of other data. Also, the number of monitoring sites available is rather limited, at least for my area (California). Annoyingly, this apps asks every time for you to click the "accept" button concerning TidesPlanner 's data accuracy and liability (a one-time opt-in would be fine, but this is really not user friendly). So much promise, yet falls short like so many other tide apps. Deleted from iPod touch after one week.

by Googull

Tides are important but currents are critical and missing. I agree with other reviewers TidesPlanner is good looking but not intuitive. The number of steps required to get current location tide data is excessive. This freeware is limited to todays tides only so you need to buy the full version to see tomorrow. In reviewing the full version it appears to be subscription based so it must be repurchased annually. That's not how I want to buy or use a tide program. They rattle on about licensing fees which is odd because there are public domain algorithims for computing tides that have been in use in PC applications for decades.

by Nova-bomb

What is the use of a tide planner if you can't plan ahead.

This version is broken. One thing I hate about Apple is they like it when updates break software. It forces users to pay for a new version or else shove annoying ads down your throat.

This particular app is useless because it no longer lets you look ahead to another day. I get an error message telling to change a setting that cannot be changed. You get today's tides or any tide information you want in 2009 or 2010.

See what I mean about useless.

Software should get better not worse over time.

I think I will start my own software company and simply make software that works instead of junk that doesn't. It should be easy as there is no real competition.

by BrokenSpork

Not good for use in the States. You need to buy it every year for a new license. Not worth it.

by Tinman@>@

TidesPlanner is decent, don't know why the full app cost $7.99 at TidesPlanner store. Needs a lot of upgrades before I even consider getting TidesPlanner. Good graphics but lacks resources.

by Parkvala

Not user friendly. The free version doesn't allow to check for future dates. Good options though if you want to know right now.

by Dohre@713_

(sigh) Yet another tide app that neglects to provide current data. For SF Bay boaters, this oversight makes TidesPlanner of marginal usefulness. That's a shame, since TidesPlanner provides a wealth of other data. Also, the number of monitoring sites available is rather limited, at least for my area (California). Annoyingly, this apps asks every time for you to click the "accept" button concerning TidesPlanner 's data accuracy and liability (a one-time opt-in would be fine, but this is really not user friendly). So much promise, yet falls short like so many other tide apps. Deleted from iPod touch after one week.

by OIEAMZLKX

Tried TidesPlanner and found it too difficult to use. I have little patience so if you're willing to spend the time to figure it out you might find it worthwhile. I just deleted it.

by Ukurukuku

I don't like this trend of not supporting older versions of iOS, and I don't mean version 2 or 3, but 4..
What is that all about…?
We deserve an explanation, what is the reason of not supporting iOS 4.2.1?
iPhone 3G can only go up to 4.2.1

by Hele On

There's a ton of data presented in TidesPlanner, but the numerous cryptic buttons and unlabeled numbers make it a jumble of unusable information. I'm sure the developer can figure out how to use it and what it all means, and maybe you can too, but it's not an app you can just open up and use.

It keeps informing me that I "do not have a valid annual license for this port" so I'm not sure what data is being withheld for lack of a license.

by Lilgirlfriend

Not user friendly. The free version doesn't allow to check for future dates. Good options though if you want to know right now.

by WooW25

TidesPlanner is decent, don't know why the full app cost $7.99 at TidesPlanner store. Needs a lot of upgrades before I even consider getting TidesPlanner. Good graphics but lacks resources.

by FM1520

Does what it says

by Meaton.net

We went to the RI shore for vacation and I wanted to know when the tides hit. TidesPlanner was perfect. Thanks.

by Alireza Saraei

Tnx to developer and inform there is a little difference by admiralty.

by Jimjackson

Great turnaround on a fix. Tides for my area now work and I'm not sitting in the mud wondering what happened anymore. Nice job.

by Candy Is Yum

It's only a really good app if you are planning to go on a boat ride to specific places, but it's not very cool at all if you aren't.if you want to go boating, get TidesPlanner. If not, you are in for some uselessness.

by Gebroida

Thanks to the entire team for making TidesPlanner possible. Customer service was very prompt when I told them about the issues the past version was encountering.

This new version is running very well showing tides for all the regions.

Thanks again.

by C71

Best tide app around - really. I'm not sure what the complaining is about. I bought TidesPlanner when it was $2 up-front (not on TidesPlanner store), and it has features normally found in similar apps selling for $10-15. Loads of US locations - I count about 20 near Paris Island alone while other apps often just show one. Also it has offline use (no connection required), nice data display, currents ….. I recently killed three other tide apps on my phone since I found I no longer used them since getting TidesPlanner.

As far as I can see, the negative comments are due to the "free" claim. Apparently that is just a limited demo. Probably not a good marketing tactic, but with so many tide apps out there you need some way to try-before-buy. Regardless, TidesPlanner is a great bargain at the price. (Not affiliated in any way with anyone.)

by Jdoumecq

TidesPlanner is a joke!! Better go online and get free tide predictions. They never even updated the iOS since the iPhone 4.... Shame on the developers