Best apps like Actual Currents

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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Updated September 2026

Whether you want more options like Actual Currents or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 10+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to Actual Currents

PNW Current Atlas#1

PNW Current Atlas by TinyOctopus, LLC

Current prediction charts
Editor's Choice
☀️ Weather
3.5(33 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Access detailed current prediction charts for the Pacific Northwest, covering regions like the Juan de Fuca Strait and San Juan Islands. View any date or time within the current year with free yearly updates, and use the app offline.

PredictCurrent#2

PredictCurrent by PredictWind Limited

Tidal Maps & Tide Tables
Strong Contender
☀️ Weather
4.5😐(255 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#79in Weather
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Navigate coastal waters with detailed tidal and ocean current maps. Access 10-day forecasts for currents, wind, waves, and sea temperatures. Essential for safe marine planning and exploration.

What We Love

  • 📊 Detailed hour-by-hour current visualizations
  • 🎯 Accurate tidal and current predictions
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 🌊 Comprehensive water condition data (wind, tide, waves, temperature)
  • 💼 Valuable competitive advantage for water sports professionals
  • 🗺️ Helpful for trip planning and safety decisions
  • 📍 Reliable data source for navigation and fishing

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription pricing ($24-30 quarterly)
  • 🚫 Mandatory account creation required
  • 📍 Limited geographic coverage and location availability
  • ⏰ Forecast data limited to short timeframes (until 11am-noon next day)
  • 🔐 Privacy concerns regarding personal data collection
  • ❌ Main features paywalled despite 'free' advertising
  • 🌍 Poor coastal coverage, especially outside UK/major cities
  • ⚠️ Inaccurate timing predictions for tidal information

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