# Weather4D Routing & Navigation vs PredictCurrent

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Weather4D Routing & Navigation | PredictCurrent |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $59.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather4d-routing-and-navigation/id1062372794/reviews)** | [4.5 (255 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/predictcurrent/id6468610449/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **255** |
| Positive reviews | **72.6% of reviews** | 56.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #188 | **#74** |
| Size | 517 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [APP4NAV](https://appshunter.io/developer/418723848) | [PredictWind Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/477048590) |

## What reviewers say

### Weather4D Routing & Navigation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather4d-routing-and-navigation/id1062372794)

**Currently charting:** #188 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Year HD Forecast Subscription | $39.99 | one-time |


### PredictCurrent

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/predictcurrent/id6468610449)

**Currently charting:** #74 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PredictCurrent Pro 1-Month | $15.00 | per month |
| PredictCurrent Pro 3-Monthly | $29.00 | per 3 months |
| PredictCurrent Pro 3-Monthly | $29.00 | per 3 months |
| PredictCurrent Pro 3-Monthly | $29.00 | per 3 months |
| PredictCurrent Pro Annual | $99.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 📊 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 #188 in the App Store charts, and PredictCurrent at #74. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*