Comparison

Weather4D Routing & Navigation vs PredictCurrent

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

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About

Weather4D Routing & Navigation

Enhance your boating with integrated weather forecasting, advanced routing, and real-time navigation. Access digitized charts, instrument data, and community sharing for a safer and more efficient experience on the water.

Highlights
  • Real-time navigation data display
  • Offline chart storage
  • Customizable weather model integration
  • Advanced routing calculations
  • Man Overboard safety feature
  • Instrument and sensor connectivity
  • Community data sharing
Features
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Weather4D Routing & Navigation integrates weather forecasting, routing calculations, navigation with digitized raster charts, instruments and data sharing to maximize your boating experience. Navigation See SOG, COG, VMC, HDG, TWS, AWS, ETAs, ETWs, AIS data and more in real time along with weather and routing information with a wifi connection to a transponder. Store your charts on your device for offshore/offline navigations. Set the screen to night mode after sunset to better see what’s happening outside during your watch. Set alarms to alert about excessive XTE, course deviations, surrounding boats, excessive wind speed and low depth. Take advantage of the iPad/iPhone built in compass, pressure and acceleration sensors. Connect bluetooth devices like wireless anemometers and wind vanes. Share AIS and boat sensors data like wind, current, pressure, air and sea temperature within the Weather4D users community. Activate Man Overboard safety feature to estimate drift and thus rescue location based on current and wind. Weather View combined weather data displayed in 3D HD layers animated automatically or manually by sliding a finger on the screen. Use GFS model to get started. In addition, over 35 weather and oceanographic models are available with a yearly subscription (in-app purchase). Create your own geographical zones, select the models you need and download only the characteristics that matter to you: data type, resolution, periodicity, file size, etc. GRIB files can be downloaded anywhere through a regular or satellite internet connection. Split the screen (iPad only) to combine and/or compare: navigation and weather, weather and waves or currents, two weather models… Routing Routing calculation optimizes for safety, comfort and performance when sailing, motoring, or mixing the two. Create a route and calculate its associated routings in function of departure dates/times, forecasts (weather, wave and current), minimum sailing speed, motoring speed, boat polar, maximum wind and minimum distance to the coast. Visualize sail configurations based on your routings and your own set of sails. Save waypoints, locations, simulate routes, combine them with GRIB forecast models. Restart a routing calculation at anytime from the actual boat position. Default Models and Charts ———————————— GFS global forecast model at 0.25 °, 0.5 °, 1 ° and 2 ° resolutions BING global chart OSM (Opens Street Map) global chart Optional Models (GRIBs) and Nautical Charts (additional fees apply) ——————————————————————————————- ECMWF IFS & AIFS NAM USA   HRR CONUS GDPS ICON-EU Europe ICON D2 UKV ARPEGE Global, Europe AROME France, Antilles, Guyane, Polynésie, Calédonie, Indien AROME HD France Waves: GFS Wave MFWAM Global, Europe, France IFREMER Currents: Copernicus Global SMOC, IBI, NWS, Baltic, Med NCOM AMSEAS, USEAST, ALASKA, SOCAL, HAWAII HYCOM IFREMER MSC Saint Laurent Nautical Charts: GeoGarage is Weather4D supplier and offers by subscription access to more than 10,000 nautical charts derived from International Hydrographic Services. Pricing and chart selection is set per publisher. Updates are released regularly under chart publishers authority. Once the subscription is purchased, charts are instantly accessible within the application. Available publishers: NOAA RNCs (USA) CHS (Canada) WAVEYLINE (Bahamas) DHNV (Venezuela) DHN (Brazil) SHN (Argentina) LINZ (New Zealand) SHOM (France / DOM-TOM / Polynesia + international) UKHO (UK and dependencies + international) BSH (Germany) NLHO (Netherlands) VLAAMSE (Belgium) DGA (Denmark) NHS (Norway) ICG-HD (Iceland) NAVIMAP / IIM (Italy) ENC_ES (Spain) ENC_HR (Croatia) ENC_PL (Poland) ENC_PT (Portugal) ENC_AU (Australia) BLP (West Mexico) IMRAY (North Sea, English Channel, West Britain & Ireland, Atlantic France, Iberia & Atlantic Islands, Western Mediterranean, Central Mediterranean, East Mediterranean, Netherlands) GeoCuba (Cuba)

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
Features
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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

Weather4D Routing & Navigation4 screens
PredictCurrent4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PredictCurrent at Free against Weather4D Routing & Navigation's $59.99. PredictCurrent also leads on ratings volume (255 vs 8). Weather4D Routing & Navigation's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (73% vs 57%). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and chart position 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; Weather4D Routing & Navigation costs $59.99 up front. Weather4D Routing & Navigation sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PredictCurrent sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Weather4D Routing & Navigation holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PredictCurrent has 255 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Weather4D Routing & Navigation's written reviews are positive against 57% of PredictCurrent's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Weather4D Routing & Navigation ships an update every 6 weeks, PredictCurrent monthly. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Weather4D Routing & Navigation versus PredictCurrent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeather4D Routing & NavigationPredictCurrent
Price$59.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (8 ratings) — better4.5 (255 ratings)
Positive reviews72.6% of reviews — better56.6% of reviews
Number of ratings8255 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#195#71 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size517 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAPP4NAVPredictWind Limited

Customer experience

Weather4D Routing & Navigation

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive72.6%
Neutral11.0%
Negative16.4%

PredictCurrent

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

Bugs and requests

Weather4D Routing & Navigation

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

1 purchases

Weather4D Routing & Navigation

One-time1
  • 1 Year HD Forecast Subscription$39.99
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 Weather4D Routing & Navigation free?
Weather4D Routing & Navigation costs $59.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is PredictCurrent free?
PredictCurrent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Weather4D Routing & Navigation or PredictCurrent?
Weather4D Routing & Navigation is rated higher. Weather4D Routing & Navigation averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while PredictCurrent averages 4.5 from 255 ratings.
Do Weather4D Routing & Navigation or PredictCurrent have ads?
Neither Weather4D Routing & Navigation nor PredictCurrent shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Weather4D Routing & Navigation or PredictCurrent?
Weather4D Routing & Navigation ships an update every 6 weeks, and PredictCurrent monthly. Most recently, Weather4D Routing & Navigation was updated on October 16, 2026 and PredictCurrent on October 16, 2026.
Which is more popular, Weather4D Routing & Navigation or PredictCurrent?
Weather4D Routing & Navigation currently peaks at #195 in the App Store charts, and PredictCurrent at #71. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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