# Windy Pro vs PredictCurrent

The clearest difference is price: PredictCurrent at Free against Windy Pro's $69.99. PredictCurrent also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (268 vs 4). Windy Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

PredictCurrent is free to download; Windy Pro costs $69.99 up front. PredictCurrent sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 per month. Windy Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

PredictCurrent holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PredictCurrent has 268 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Windy Pro's written reviews are positive against 57% of PredictCurrent's.

Windy Pro ships an update every 7 months, PredictCurrent monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Windy Pro | PredictCurrent |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $69.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windy-pro-marine-weather-app/id1434017554/reviews) | **[4.5 (268 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/predictcurrent/id6468610449/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **268** |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **56.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #174 | **#94** |
| Size | 144 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Windy Weather World Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1375325329) | [PredictWind Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/477048590) |

## What reviewers say

### Windy Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windy-pro-marine-weather-app/id1434017554)

**Currently charting:** #174 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Get professional wind, wave, and tide forecasts for outdoor activities. Features include animated wind maps, 10-day forecasts, and real-time data from weather stations. Ideal for kitesurfers, sailors, fishermen, and more.

**Highlights:** Ads FREE experience, Animated wind map with HD mode, 10-day global wind and weather forecast, Waves and tides forecast, Real-time wind data, Kite size recommendations, Forecast archive

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### PredictCurrent

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

**Currently charting:** #94 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 Windy Pro free?

Windy Pro costs $69.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PredictCurrent free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Windy Pro or PredictCurrent?

PredictCurrent is rated higher. Windy Pro averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while PredictCurrent averages 4.5 from 268 ratings.

### Do Windy Pro or PredictCurrent have ads?

Neither Windy Pro nor PredictCurrent shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Windy Pro or PredictCurrent?

Windy Pro ships an update every 7 months, and PredictCurrent monthly. Most recently, Windy Pro was updated on October 26, 2026 and PredictCurrent on October 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Windy Pro or PredictCurrent?

Windy Pro currently peaks at #174 in the App Store charts, and PredictCurrent at #94. 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.*