# LuckGrib vs Actual Currents

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LuckGrib at 93% against Actual Currents's 60%. LuckGrib also leads on ratings volume (338 vs 20) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). Actual Currents's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LuckGrib sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Actual Currents sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LuckGrib holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LuckGrib has 338 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of LuckGrib's written reviews are positive against 60% of Actual Currents's.

LuckGrib ships an update every 2 months, Actual Currents fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LuckGrib | Actual Currents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (338 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luckgrib/id1318450117/reviews)** | [4.7 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/actual-currents/id6761431005/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **338** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | **92.7% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #167 | **#161** |
| Size | 173 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Craig McPheeters](https://appshunter.io/developer/590365129) | [Luka Catipovic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889586305) |

## What reviewers say

### LuckGrib

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luckgrib/id1318450117)

**Currently charting:** #167 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides advanced weather data visualization, downloading, and routing for sailors and weather enthusiasts. It offers access to a wide range of global and high-resolution weather and ocean models, with features for optimizing routes and analyzing complex weather parameters. Remote access via satellite is also supported.

**Highlights:** GRIB file reader, viewer, and downloader, Advanced weather routing and route analysis, Satellite data access, High-resolution global and regional weather models, Ocean current models, Detailed weather parameter analysis

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 14-day Trial | Free | one-time |
| 14 day trial of Offshore Data | Free | one-time |
| 14 day Weather Routing trial | Free | one-time |
| LuckGrib weather data access | $29.99 | one-time |
| Premium Offshore Data access | $59.99 | one-time |
| Weather Routing access | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent weather forecasting and routing
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 💡 Wide range of weather models and data sources
- 🚢 Tailored for sailors and offshore navigation
- 💰 One-time purchase, no subscription fees

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with GRIB file downloads
- ⚠️ Steep learning curve for some features
- 🔍 Lack of support for some boat types (e.g., catamarans)

**Reported bugs**

- Reported issues with 'no wind data for start time'
- Occasional app crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Integration with boat instruments and data logging
- More advanced routing options and customization
- Improved support for regional weather models


### Actual Currents

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/actual-currents/id6761431005)

**Currently charting:** #161 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Visualize real-time tidal currents with animated particles and a detailed heatmap on an interactive nautical map. Plan your trips with confidence by scrubbing through time to see how currents change throughout the day, with options for global ocean currents and wind overlays.

**Highlights:** Animated tidal current visualization, Real-time wind overlay, Interactive nautical map, Time scrubber for predictions, Route planning with current analysis, Global ocean currents view

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Unlimited monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LuckGrib free?

LuckGrib is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Actual Currents free?

Actual Currents is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, LuckGrib or Actual Currents?

LuckGrib is rated higher. LuckGrib averages 4.9 out of 5 from 338 ratings, while Actual Currents averages 4.7 from 20 ratings.

### Do LuckGrib or Actual Currents have ads?

Neither LuckGrib nor Actual Currents shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LuckGrib or Actual Currents?

LuckGrib ships an update every 2 months, and Actual Currents fortnightly. Most recently, LuckGrib was updated on September 25, 2026 and Actual Currents on September 10, 2026.

### Which is more popular, LuckGrib or Actual Currents?

LuckGrib currently peaks at #167 in the App Store charts, and Actual Currents at #161. 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.*