TidePoint v2 - a Tide Times app for iOS & Android
The TidePoint app is an extension to the TideTimes.org.uk website. It is intended to allow you to browse UK tidal predictions and continue to do so if you should move out of signal range. The app shows 7-day tide predictions for free, even if you don't have a TideTimes account.
Purchases for the app are made through the TideTimes website like any other product. There are no in-app purchases.
All predictions are downloaded to your device while you have a signal. You can take your device out to sea or even abroad, and still have access to those predictions. A typical year-long data file contains fewer characters than there are on this page. The files are designed to be compact and secure. Everything is protected with industry standard encryption.
Download the App
Choose the app store link specific to your device to download TidePoint v2:
One App Fits All
Working from a single codebase, the app detects rotation, folded and resized displays and will intelligently redraw itself to fit any screen. This slideshow below illustrates how the TidePoint app renders itself on the multi-screened Galaxy Fold 3 using screenshots from the actual device.
Consistent Look & Feel
Gone are the OS-dependent widgets. TidePoint should now look the same across all compatible devices. The following screenshots are taken from the official Apple Simulator, showing the app on a 6.7in iPhone.
Support & FAQ
Here are responses to the most common questions we've had about TidePoint:
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What OS version do I need?
The final system requirements for the app are still to be determined, but the app will be available for both Android and iOS. -
Do I need to Register?
No. You can use the app for free, and completely anonymously, without a TideTimes account. However, you will be limited to the free 7-day predictions and will not be able to synchronise your favourited locations. -
Do I need a subscription?
No. The TideTimes website subscription is only for extra features on the website. -
Why are there no low tides for some locations?
Some locations supplied by UKHO do not come with complete low tide information. Sometimes it is the time or the height data. Because the data is incomplete, we chose to not include these low tides at all. -
How do I restore my purchases?
Log in to the app using your website username and password - any valid purchases will automatically be downloaded to your device again. Doing this will log you out of any other devices - see the Privacy Policy, below. -
Can I use my account on more than one device?
Yes you can. After you've logged in to the app, click 'Share this Account' in the Settings screen and scan the QR code from your second device using the QR-Login button. You should then be logged in to the same account on both.
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How do I get a Refund?
Digital purchases cannot be refunded unless they are faulty, since by their nature they are used as soon as they are downloaded.
Further Support
You can contact the creator of the app for further technical support, here.
Privacy Policy
This section explains the privacy implications of using the TidePoint v2 app ("the app"). The app is integrated with the TideTimes.org.uk website ("the site") and we advise you to read the site's privacy policy, here.
- Some functions of the app require an account on the site. When you log in to the app using your credentials from the site, a unique identifier token is stored on your device to identify your account. This token is passed back to the site whenever a qualifying action is performed in order to confirm your right to access.
- The app may ask for your geographical location in order to retrieve nearby predictions. This information is not stored, is used only on the device and is not relayed back to the site. Access to your location is not required and can be revoked in your device's settings.
- All purchases are made on the site. The app will download a list of your purchases when it runs to determine what further information needs to be downloaded. You can prevent older files from appearing in this list via the My Account section on the site.
- To allowing the user to move outside of signal range, the app requires access to local storage in order to save downloaded predictions, even if those predictions are free.
- The app will store any favourited locations on your device and will attempt to synchronise these with any that are stored on the site. This synchronisation only happens if you have a valid token on your device.
- Copying your account to another device requires use of the camera to read a QR code. The camera is not used for any other purpose, and this permission can be revoked in your device settings after the function has been used.
- Copying your account to another device using the QR Code feature in the app does not share your credentials from the site. Only the token is transferred, and the app on the new device must use it to download any required information.
- Access to your account from other devices can be revoked by logging out of the app and logging back in again. A new token will be issued to the device used, and all others will be invalid.