# WindHub vs PredictCurrent

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PredictCurrent at 57% against WindHub's 30%. PredictCurrent also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WindHub sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $15.99 per month 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.

PredictCurrent holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 251 and 255 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of WindHub's written reviews are positive against 57% of PredictCurrent's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WindHub | PredictCurrent |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (251 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windhub-sailing-weather/id1495146577/reviews) | **[4.5 (255 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/predictcurrent/id6468610449/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 251 | **255** |
| Positive reviews | 29.8% of reviews | **56.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#78** | #91 |
| Size | 140 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | 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

### WindHub

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windhub-sailing-weather/id1495146577)

**Currently charting:** #78 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides mariners with essential marine weather and tide information. It features detailed maps for planning, accurate forecasts including wind, waves, and tides, and real-time data from numerous weather stations. It also offers marina contact details and nautical charts for the US.

**Highlights:** Marine weather forecasts, Tide and current data, Wind and gust predictions, Rain radar and nowcast, Live wind station data, Marina contact information, Nautical charts (US)

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium account | $15.99 | per month |
| Premium account | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium account | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium account | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium account | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium account | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium account | $58.99 | per year |
| Premium account | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium account | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium account | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium account | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium account | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium account | $89.99 | per year |
| Premium account | $99.99 | per year |


### PredictCurrent

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

**Currently charting:** #91 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 WindHub free?

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

### Is PredictCurrent free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WindHub or PredictCurrent?

PredictCurrent is rated higher. WindHub averages 4.2 out of 5 from 251 ratings, while PredictCurrent averages 4.5 from 255 ratings.

### Do WindHub or PredictCurrent have ads?

Neither WindHub nor PredictCurrent shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WindHub or PredictCurrent?

WindHub ships an update monthly, and PredictCurrent monthly. Most recently, WindHub was updated on September 24, 2026 and PredictCurrent on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, WindHub or PredictCurrent?

WindHub currently peaks at #78 in the App Store charts, and PredictCurrent at #91. 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.*