Comparison

LiveWeather Map vs PredictCurrent

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

Head to head
About

LiveWeather Map

Visualize global wind, weather, and ocean conditions on an interactive map. Explore atmospheric pressure, temperature, humidity, and more across various layers and projections. Customize your view with different overlays and map settings.

Highlights
  • Real-time weather map visualization
  • Wind, pressure, and ocean condition data
  • Multiple atmospheric layers
  • Various overlay options (temperature, humidity, precipitation)
  • Adjustable map projections
  • Customizable longitude, latitude, and zoom
Features
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Explore weather conditions around the world in real time with LiveWeatherMap, a fully native iOS weather map that visualizes live meteorological data from trusted public weather agencies and scientific organizations. Interactive Global Weather Map View current weather conditions, forecasts, and atmospheric data directly on an interactive map. Seamlessly explore weather patterns anywhere on Earth with fast, responsive controls designed specifically for iPhone and iPad. Powered by Trusted Public Data Sources LiveWeatherMap combines weather information from leading meteorological organizations, including: • Open-Meteo (integrating official models such as DWD ICON, NOAA GFS, ECMWF, Météo-France AROME, and more) • Deutscher Wetterdienst (DWD) via Bright Sky • NOAA / National Weather Service (NWS) • MET Norway • NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center (Aurora Forecasts) Detailed Geographic Data Map visualizations are based on high-quality geographic datasets from: • Natural Earth • OpenStreetMap Privacy First Your privacy matters. • No account required • No analytics or tracking • No data collection • No backend servers operated by the app • Weather data is loaded directly from the original public providers whenever possible Fully Native iOS Experience Built entirely with native iOS technologies for maximum performance, smooth animations, and efficient battery usage. Features • Interactive weather map • Live weather observations • Global weather forecasts • Aurora (Northern Lights) forecasts • Fast map navigation and zooming • Multiple trusted weather providers • Privacy-focused design • Native iPhone and iPad experience Whether you're tracking storms, planning outdoor activities, monitoring weather systems, or hunting for the Northern Lights, LiveWeatherMap gives you direct access to reliable weather information from official public sources, all in a clean, fast, and privacy-friendly app.

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
Currently charting
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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

LiveWeather Map2 screens
PredictCurrent4 screens

Verdict

The call

LiveWeather Map and PredictCurrent both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of LiveWeather Map's written reviews are positive against 57% of PredictCurrent's. LiveWeather Map also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5). PredictCurrent's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 29 months) and ratings volume (255 vs 7). On price, rating, ads and device support 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

Both are free to download. PredictCurrent sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 per month. LiveWeather Map asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for LiveWeather Map against 4.5 for PredictCurrent. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PredictCurrent has 255 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of LiveWeather Map's written reviews are positive against 57% of PredictCurrent's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LiveWeather Map ships an update every 29 months, PredictCurrent monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
LiveWeather Map versus PredictCurrent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiveWeather MapPredictCurrent
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (7 ratings)4.5 (255 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better56.6% of reviews
Number of ratings7255 — better
Update frequencyEvery 29 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#56 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDXT Systems GmbHPredictWind Limited

Customer experience

LiveWeather Map

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PredictCurrent

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

Bugs and requests

LiveWeather Map

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

LiveWeather Map

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 LiveWeather Map free?
LiveWeather Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PredictCurrent free?
PredictCurrent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LiveWeather Map or PredictCurrent?
PredictCurrent is rated higher. LiveWeather Map averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while PredictCurrent averages 4.5 from 255 ratings.
Do LiveWeather Map or PredictCurrent have ads?
Neither LiveWeather Map nor PredictCurrent shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LiveWeather Map or PredictCurrent?
LiveWeather Map ships an update every 29 months, and PredictCurrent monthly. Most recently, LiveWeather Map was updated on September 23, 2026 and PredictCurrent on October 2, 2026.

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