Comparison

Tides PRO vs PredictRain

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Tides PRO

Access detailed tide predictions, charts, and tables for over 17,000 locations worldwide. View up-to-the-minute data, plan for the next 365 days, and see sunrise/sunset and moonrise/moonset times.

Highlights
  • Up-to-the-minute tide predictions
  • Tide graphs and tables
  • Tide maps with nearby stations
  • Sunrise, sunset, moonrise, moonset times
  • 365-day tide calendar
  • Apple Watch complications
Features
Currently charting
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Tides PRO is a beautiful tide prediction app for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch that helps you know up-to-the-minute facts about the predicted tide height in the United States, Canada, Atlantic, Pacific coasts and all over the world. Get high and low tide times, tide charts, tide tables for over 17000 of ports, harbors and coastal locations. Designed with lots of passion & love: * The application includes 4 modes: Tide graphs, Tide tables, Tide maps and unique "Tide watch" interface that provides all tide information at a glance * Tides PRO optimized for modern iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch devices to provide HD graphics, animations and video effects Tide graph: * Interactive graph shows tide predictions, current time, Sunrise, Sunset, Moonrise, Moonset times * Swipe left and right to get tide predictions with up to the minute accuracy for the next few days * Tap on "Calendar" to open calendar and get tidal predictions up to the next 365 days * Tap on "Now" button to show current time on the graph Tide tables: * Tide calendar for the next 365 days * Highest tides & lowest tides * Swipe up and down to see water levels * Tap on specific day to show it in Tide graph mode Tide watch display: * Live tidal clock * Count down the number of hours, minutes and seconds to the next High tide or Low tide Apple Watch: * Apple Watch complications: Modular Large & Small, Graphic Rectangular, Corner & Circular, Circular Small, Extra Large, Utilitarian Small & Large * Current water level * Today's high tide and low tide times * Sunrise/Sunset, Moonrise/Moonset times Map: * Provides fast and convenient access to local or international tide stations * View Tide stations near you * Tap on Tide station to get current water level, high and low tide times * Tap on "Star" to add tide station to the list of favorites Specifications: -High and Low tide times for the next 365 days -Sunrise, Sunset, Moonrise, Moonset times -Solunar charts -Current water level -Up to minute predictions -"Tide watch" interface that provides all tide information at a glance. -Min & max water levels displayed in a special designed interactive table -Interactive map of tide sites (local and worldwide) that provides information about current level, high tide and low tide times -Location can be added by name, by the map or using user's current location Supports over 17000 stations in all regions: 183 Africa 1155 Asia 171 Atlantic Islands 815 Austral-Asia 205 Caribbean Islands 34 Cen.America Caribbean 34 Cen.America Pacific 508 Europe 127 Indian Ocean 57 Mediterranean 43 Middle East 4292 North America,Atlantic 727 North America,Gulf 2777 North America,Pacific 196 Northern seas 341 Pacific Islands 155 S.America,Atlantic 52 S.America,Caribbean 142 S.America,Pacific 520 South East Asia in 150 countries: >7000 USA 1716 Canada 802 Japan 422 Australia 245 New Zealand 277 Philippines 108 Brazil 153 Russia 58 Kuril Islands 177 Indonesia 128 China 116 Chile 112 United Kingdom 80 Mexico 69 Greenland 98 France 74 Germany 54 Bahamas 47 India 47 Vietnam 52 Netherlands 34 Italy 33 Korea 22 Portugal ... the list includes almost all coastal countries around the world. Knowledge of tides is an important element of boating safety. Tidal information is essential for navigating a shallow waterway or placing your boat at anchor. The success or failure of a voyage can depend on the height or depth of a tide, while knowledge of current information can save fuel and make passage into a river or channel safer. Tides PRO goes further than the tables provided by the NOAA. The app automatically accounts for correction factors and provides instant information without requesting that you account for time lags, daylight savings conventions, or height differences between the reference stations and the locations you are seeking. Since the tidal information that is published in this app is not subjected to the use of the voyage, please do not use for navigation.

About

PredictRain

Get ultra-precise rain forecasts with AI-powered predictions and real-time radar data. Receive instant alerts for incoming rain and plan your outdoor activities with confidence using accumulated rainfall data and historical trends.

Highlights
  • AI-powered 4-hour rain forecasts
  • Real-time rain radar
  • Instant rain alerts
  • Accumulated rainfall tracking
  • Multi-model forecast comparison
  • Lightning tracker
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Stay ahead of the rain with PredictRain, the world's most precise rain forecast app developed by the team behind PredictWind. Built for those who rely on accurate rain predictions, PredictRain combines advanced AI modeling and intuitive tools to support better decision-making. Designed for outdoor enthusiasts and professionals, PredictRain delivers rain forecasting that is reliable, efficient, and built for practical use. Why PredictRain? Pinpoint Accuracy: AI Rain delivers ultra-precise 4-hour forecasts, updated every 10 minutes and refined with real-time radar data for your exact location. Real-Time Alerts: Get instant notifications when rain is headed your way in the next hour, so you can adapt quickly and stay one step ahead. Smarter Planning: View accumulated rainfall over hours or days to better plan your activities and understand how wet the ground will be for your work or adventure. Proven Reliability: PredictRain combines eight global forecast models with localised radar to improve accuracy where it matters most. Key Features: AI Rain: AI-powered 4-hour rain forecasts with location-specific precision. Multi-Model Forecasts: Compare eight models for greater reliability. Rain Radar: Visualise real-time rain movement with customisable overlays. Satellite Imagery: Combine cloud cover and rainfall data for full context. Climate Data: Access historical rainfall trends for seasonal and location-based planning. Rain Alerts: Receive tailored, instant notifications based on incoming rainfall. Lightning Tracker: Monitor global lightning activity with real-time strike classification. Accumulated Rainfall: Track total expected rainfall over hours or days for better planning. Plan Smarter with PredictRain Whether you're preparing for fieldwork, travel, or outdoor events, PredictRain supports more informed decisions with localised rain forecasts, historical data, and real-time alerts. Use core features free. Upgrade to PredictRain Pro to unlock rain alerts, real-time radar, live observations, and support for multiple locations ($29 USD / year or free for users on a PredictWind Basic subscription and above.) Terms and conditions: ​https://www.predictwind.com/about-us/terms-and-conditions Privacy policy: ​https://www.predictwind.com/about-us/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Tides PRO4 screens
PredictRain4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PredictRain at Free against Tides PRO's $3.99. PredictRain also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Tides PRO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#83 vs unranked). On ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

PredictRain is free to download; Tides PRO costs $3.99 up front. PredictRain sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Tides PRO asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PredictRain holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tides PRO has 390 ratings behind it against 67, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Tides PRO's written reviews are positive against 71% of PredictRain's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tides PRO ships an update every 7 months, PredictRain every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard10 real differences · 1 level
Tides PRO versus PredictRain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTides PROPredictRain
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (390 ratings)4.8 (67 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.5% of reviews70.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings390 — better67
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#83 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElecont LLCPredictWind Limited

Customer experience

Tides PRO

All ratings388 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral4.4%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews309 reviews
Positive60.5%
Neutral10.7%
Negative28.8%

PredictRain

All ratings67 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral6.0%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive70.6%
Neutral11.8%
Negative17.6%

In-app purchases

None

Tides PRO

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

PredictRain

Subscriptions3
  • PredictRain Pro Monthly14 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • PredictRain14 Days trial$12.003 Months
  • PredictRain Pro Annual14 Days trial$29.001 Year

Questions

Is Tides PRO free?
Tides PRO costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PredictRain free?
PredictRain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tides PRO or PredictRain?
PredictRain is rated higher. Tides PRO averages 4.5 out of 5 from 390 ratings, while PredictRain averages 4.8 from 67 ratings.
Do Tides PRO or PredictRain have ads?
Neither Tides PRO nor PredictRain shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tides PRO or PredictRain?
Tides PRO ships an update every 7 months, and PredictRain every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tides PRO was updated on October 24, 2026 and PredictRain on October 24, 2026.

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