# SeaWeather WRI vs PredictCurrent

The clearest difference is rating: SeaWeather WRI at 5.0 against PredictCurrent's 4.5. SeaWeather WRI also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5). PredictCurrent's advantage is ratings volume (270 vs 1) and chart position (#70 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

SeaWeather WRI holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PredictCurrent has 270 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SeaWeather WRI | PredictCurrent |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seaweather-wri/id1486427450/reviews)** | [4.5 (270 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/predictcurrent/id6468610449/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **270** |
| Positive reviews | — | 56.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#70** |
| Size | 22 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Weather Routing Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486427449) | [PredictWind Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/477048590) |

## What reviewers say

### SeaWeather WRI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seaweather-wri/id1486427450)

Access real-time marine weather data, including observations, satellite and radar imagery, and detailed global forecast charts for wind, waves, and pressure. Features include a tropical cyclone tracker and heavy weather alerts for mariners worldwide.

**Highlights:** Real-time surface observations, Satellite and radar imagery, Global forecast charts, Wind and wave forecasting, Tropical cyclone tracker, Heavy weather alerts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### PredictCurrent

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

**Currently charting:** #70 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 SeaWeather WRI free?

SeaWeather WRI 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, SeaWeather WRI or PredictCurrent?

SeaWeather WRI is rated higher. SeaWeather WRI averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while PredictCurrent averages 4.5 from 270 ratings.

### Do SeaWeather WRI or PredictCurrent have ads?

Neither SeaWeather WRI nor PredictCurrent shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SeaWeather WRI or PredictCurrent?

SeaWeather WRI ships an update monthly, and PredictCurrent monthly. Most recently, SeaWeather WRI was updated on October 15, 2026 and PredictCurrent on October 30, 2026.

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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.*