Comparison

Tides PRO vs PredictCurrent

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
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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

PredictCurrent

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.

Highlights
  • Ultra-high-resolution 100m tidal current maps
  • 400m and 4km global coastline coverage
  • 10-day animated forecasts for currents, wind, and waves
  • Hourly tide chart data
  • Wind-against-current interaction analysis
  • Sea temperature tracking
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Navigate coastal adventures with precision using real-time tidal current data from PredictWind. PredictCurrent delivers ultra-high-resolution 100m tidal current maps, plus 400m and 4km maps covering 90% of global coastlines. It also includes full ocean current coverage, empowering fishermen, sailors, and coastal explorers with essential tools for current tracking, tide planning, and marine navigation. Developed by PredictWind’s expert oceanographers, trusted globally for industry-leading forecasting, PredictCurrent supports confident and safe coastal navigation for boating, fishing, sailing, and kayaking. Why PredictCurrent - Unrivalled Precision: Ultra-high-resolution 100m tidal current maps provide unmatched detail for coastal tide planning, ideal for fishing, sailing, or paddle sports. Also includes 400m and 4km resolution maps. - Trusted Expertise: Built by PredictWind, pioneers in marine and ocean current forecasting, delivering professional-grade data. - Comprehensive Tracking: Monitor tidal currents, ocean currents, winds, waves, and sea temperatures with animated maps and hourly tide chart data for 10 days. - Coastal Navigation: Join fishermen, sailors, kayakers, and coastal explorers worldwide who rely on PredictWind’s marine weather and current data for informed navigation. Key Features - Ultra-High-Resolution 100m Tidal Current Maps: Visualise intricate nearshore water current movements with clarity, ideal for coastal navigation, route planning, and safety. - High-Resolution 400m & 4km Maps: Access tide and ocean current coverage for 90% of global coastlines, seamlessly integrated with live ocean current data. - Advanced Dashboard: Analyse wind-against-current interactions, wave heights, tide cycles, and directions using accurate ECMWF wind forecasts. - Animated 10-Day Forecasts: View dynamic tidal currents, ocean currents, wind, waves, and sea temperature forecasts on interactive marine maps. - Detailed Data Tables: Access hourly data on current speed and direction, plus alerts for wind-against-current situations. Tailored for fisherman, sailors, kayakers, and coastal adventurers, PredictCurrent offers essential tools for safe marine planning—backed by PredictWind’s proven ocean data and current tracking accuracy. Start with a 14-day free trial. Access ultra-high-resolution tidal current data, tide charts, ocean current forecasts, wind, waves, and sea temperature tools for your next coastal journey. Terms & Conditions: https://www.predictcurrent.com/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://www.predictcurrent.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Tides PRO4 screens
PredictCurrent4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PredictCurrent at Free against Tides PRO's $3.99. PredictCurrent also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months). Tides PRO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and device support (5 vs 2). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and 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

PredictCurrent is free to download; Tides PRO costs $3.99 up front. PredictCurrent sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 per month. Tides PRO asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Tides PRO against 4.5 for PredictCurrent. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 390 and 270 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Tides PRO's written reviews are positive against 57% of PredictCurrent's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tides PRO ships an update every 7 months, PredictCurrent monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Tides PRO versus PredictCurrent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTides PROPredictCurrent
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (390 ratings) — better4.5 (270 ratings)
Positive reviews60.5% of reviews — better56.6% of reviews
Number of ratings390 — better270
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#89#76 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB50 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%

PredictCurrent

All ratings255 ratings
Positive85.9%
Neutral2.7%
Negative11.4%
Written reviews76 reviews
Positive56.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative43.4%

Bugs and requests

Tides PRO

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

PredictCurrent

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Unable to add location error messages despite valid coordinates
  • Location setup fails to respond or complete
  • Password not saved correctly in database, preventing login
  • Account creation fails with character handling errors
  • App crashes when setting locations
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  • Free trial access inconsistent across devices
  • iPad version blocks access to charts despite iPhone trial access
  • Data unavailable errors at valid deep water locations

Requested features

9 requests
  • Extended forecast data for full 24-hour next day coverage
  • Smaller time increment stepping (sub-hourly) for racing
  • Exact tide turn time information beyond hourly data
  • Legend/symbol guide for app indicators
  • Improved coastal and estuarine modeling
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  • Better 100m resolution coverage beyond UK Solent region
  • Cross-platform synchronization between iPhone and iPad
  • Offline access to saved locations
  • Multi-language support (German, French, etc.)

In-app purchases

None

Tides PRO

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

PredictCurrent

Subscriptions5
  • PredictCurrent Pro 1-Month14 Days trial$15.001 Month
  • PredictCurrent Pro 3-Monthly14 Days trial$29.003 Months
  • PredictCurrent Pro 3-Monthly3 Days trial$29.003 Months
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  • PredictCurrent Pro 3-Monthly7 Days trial$29.003 Months
  • PredictCurrent Pro Annual14 Days trial$99.001 Year

Questions

Is Tides PRO free?
Tides PRO costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PredictCurrent free?
PredictCurrent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tides PRO or PredictCurrent?
Tides PRO is rated higher. Tides PRO averages 4.5 out of 5 from 390 ratings, while PredictCurrent averages 4.5 from 270 ratings.
Do Tides PRO or PredictCurrent have ads?
Neither Tides PRO nor PredictCurrent shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tides PRO or PredictCurrent?
Tides PRO ships an update every 7 months, and PredictCurrent monthly. Most recently, Tides PRO was updated on October 29, 2026 and PredictCurrent on October 30, 2026.
Which is more popular, Tides PRO or PredictCurrent?
Tides PRO currently peaks at #89 in the App Store charts, and PredictCurrent at #76. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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