Synopsis of the App: Tide is a mental and physical health platform focused on sleep, meditation, relaxation and focus.
Price and Platform: Free. Apple and Android.
RDN Score: 3/5
Pros
Easy-to-use design.
Includes a nature timer, sleep sounds and prompts for mindfulness.
Choose to focus on work and study, sleep (with bedtime and nap options), relaxation, meditation or breathing.
Easily swipe to pause or change the scene on the phone screen and sound effects.
Choose from different sounds including ocean, storm, rain and more.
Access some content without logging in or log in to track your focus logs.
Activate options for daily focus or sleep reminders.
Set alarms to wake up to standard alarm tunes or use the light wake up option for a gentle awakening. If you need help remembering to shut down, try the bedtime reminders.
Includes mini meditations on subjects such as eating.
Set the focus soundscape time from 5 to 90 minutes.
Offers daily inspirational quotes.
Connects to Apple Health to synchronize data with sleep, focus, meditation and breath (as part of mindfulness).
Cons
Noted a few grammatical errors.
Bottom Line: With a small catalog of clear, relaxing soundscapes, Tide is a calming companion to help you focus or relax.
Marisa Moore, MBA, RDN, LD, is based in Atlanta and specializes in culinary nutrition, communications and consulting. She blogs at marisamoore.com. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter.
Synopsis of the App: Tide is a mental and physical health platform focused on sleep, meditation, relaxation and focus.
