Years ago I used Palm-OS devices and a wonderful tide and current app called Tide Tool for Palm. For the past 3 years I've used Android phones and I've really missed that app. There are many tide apps for Android and I don't really like any of them. Every quarter or so I go looking to see if there are any new contenders and a few days ago I found a good one. Tides & Currents by FlyToMap is new and worth looking at. The charts are interactive and easy to read.
Things I like:
Reporting stations are categorized either tide or current, not jumbled together in one list.
Ability read height/velocity at specific times as you scroll across the interactive chart.
Ability to save a favorites list of stations. Icons identify whether tidal or current reporting.
Pick a date and then scroll through up to 7 days in one continuous scrolling chart.
Easy to read
Don't like:
Graphics are a bit cartoonish
It's free (I'd gladly pay a buck or 2 for this)
Find it here.
Screenshots:
(FlyToMap banner ads may have been from a prior version? Don't see them on my phone.)
Tide and Current Prediction app review (Android)
Tide and Current Prediction app review (Android)
Last edited by airsix on Fri Feb 17, 2012 5:22 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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Re: Tide and Current Prediction app review
+1 I also search for tide/current apps about once a month. I used to use Tidecast but this one craps on that one, points at it, laughs, and walks away.
This app is
This app is
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Re: Tide and Current Prediction app review (Android)
great app, ive seen it in operation. Problem is, it doesnt work on all android phones. I have a Hero Sensation, and it wont even load.
Re: Tide and Current Prediction app review (Android)
Cool! I'll have to check it out...
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"Warning: No dive masters are going to be there, Just a bunch of old fat guys taking pictures of fish." -Bassman
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good app, works fine on my samsung charge.
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- I got a good squirt in my mouth
- I would imagine that there would be a large amount of involuntary gagging
- I don't know about you but I'm not into swallowing it
CCR discussion on Caustic Cocktails.
Re: Tide and Current Prediction app review (Android)
I haven't tried that one, but recently installed Tide Prediction on my android. It works like the old tide tool did in that it lives on your device, you do not need a wireless connection to use it. It is better than the old tide tool in that you can scroll through the days quickly one at a time without limit, or input the date. I like it.
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Re: Tide and Current Prediction app review (Android)
I have been looking for a good replacement for tide cast since it took a dump three or four months ago. Thanks for the review!
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I thought she was right until I dove with eliseaboo!
Re: Tide and Current Prediction app review (Android)
this is much better than the one I had. Thanks!
Georgia
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NOT diving is NOT an option
Re: Tide and Current Prediction app review (Android)
Got it... Sweet app... I also use Tide Predictions and its a good one as well, just a bit more work to enter where you want to read...
-Alex-
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"so in the interest of advising something...let's see..."the early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese!" -Eliseaboo
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So all you are android peeps, and the app works on all your phones???!! :angry:
figures....only on mine.
figures....only on mine.
Re: Tide and Current Prediction app review (Android)
Gdog,Gdog wrote:great app, ive seen it in operation. Problem is, it doesnt work on all android phones. I have a Hero Sensation, and it wont even load.
Write to FlyToMap. The app is supposed to be compatible with Android 1.6 and newer. Your Sensation is a recent phone (2.3 or better) and it should work. I'm sure they would appreciate the feedback and try to work a fix into the next release.
Ben
"The place looked like a washing machine full of Josh's carharts. I was not into it." --Sockmonkey
Re: Tide and Current Prediction app review (Android)
A really nice app! Thanks Ben, for bringing it to our attention!
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"Anyone who thinks this place is over moderated is bat-crazy anarchist." -Ben, Airsix
"Warning: No dive masters are going to be there, Just a bunch of old fat guys taking pictures of fish." -Bassman
"Anyone who thinks this place is over moderated is bat-crazy anarchist." -Ben, Airsix
"Warning: No dive masters are going to be there, Just a bunch of old fat guys taking pictures of fish." -Bassman