Comparison

SeaView Mobile vs PredictCurrent

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

Head to head
About

SeaView Mobile

Features
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The pioneer in satellite oceanography, Ocean Imaging has been providing oceanographic and weather information to fishers and scientific researchers since 1983. Now our powerful worldwide SeaView fish finding service has gone mobile! The SeaView Mobile paid subscription delivers ready-to-use oceanographic analysis products including cloud-free sea surface temperature (SST) imagery, more single-satellite-overpass SST data than anyone, the highest resolution SST and chlorophyll imagery as well as sea surface height anomaly, ocean currents and much more! All to save you fuel, time and money while helping improve your fishing strategy right from your mobile device. Time-tested, most accurate SeaView Fishing data now at your fingertips. SeaView Mobile requires the in-app purchase of an annual subscription, BUT you can test it for FREE for 7 days! Download SeaView Mobile, sign up for the 7-day FREE trial and you can cancel any time within the first 7 days without obligation. Subscription details can be found below. Once you get started you can browse, download and view the latest information faster than any other service. Some SeaView Mobile images posts as fast as 60 minutes from the satellite data acquisition! Use the app both online and offline to view and navigate with the most frequent and accurate data available. SeaView includes: - High resolution (1100 meter) single-satellite-pass sea surface temperature (SST) data - updated 4-12 times per - Super High Resolution (750 meter) SST imagery – updated 1-2 times per day - Composite SST imagery to help reduce cloud contamination - updated daily - Two types of cloud-free SST imagery - updated daily - High resolution (1100 meter) single-satellite-pass plankton chlorophyll) imagery - updated daily from two different satellites - Super high resolution (750 meter) chlorophyll imagery – updated daily - Composite chlorophyll imagery to help reduce cloud contamination - updated daily - U.S. NOAA sea surface height anomaly (SSHA) data - updated daily - U.S. Navy HYCOM model sea surface height (SSH) data - updated daily - U.S. NOAA SSHA-derived geostrophic ocean current data - updated daily - U.S. Navy HYCOM model-derived ocean current data - updated daily - High Frequency Radar-derived ocean currents – very accurate – updated daily (where available) - Ocean bottom topography (bathymetry) Powerful In-App Features: - Custom color-enhance the image data to bring out the most detail and useful information - Save image and overlay data to your device for future offline use - Precise latitude, longitude location display - See and read bathymetry either as your base layer or through semi-transparent imagery - View your current location and track your GPS location over the image data or the bathymetric base layer - Range and bearing from your GPS location - View ocean currents over the image data or the bathymetric base layer - More data and features coming soon! You may purchase an auto-renewing subscription through an In-App Purchase. • Auto-renewable subscription • 1 year NO Advertisements (US $159), 1 year WITH Advertisements (US $99) • Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at the conclusion of your 7 day free trial and will automatically renew annually unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase • Terms of use: https://www.seaviewfishing.com/EULA.html • Privacy policy: https://www.seaviewfishing.com/PrivacyPolicy.html

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
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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

SeaView Mobile4 screens
PredictCurrent4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PredictCurrent at monthly against SeaView Mobile's every 2 months. SeaView Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and chart position 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. SeaView Mobile sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $99.00 per year 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SeaView Mobile ships an update every 2 months, PredictCurrent monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
SeaView Mobile versus PredictCurrent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSeaView MobilePredictCurrent
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (255 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—56.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—255 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#89#58 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAToll Ventures, IncPredictWind Limited

Bugs and requests

SeaView Mobile

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

2 purchases

SeaView Mobile

Subscriptions2
  • SeaView Standard7 Days trial$99.001 Year
  • SeaView Premium7 Days trial$159.001 Year
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 SeaView Mobile free?
SeaView Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PredictCurrent free?
PredictCurrent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SeaView Mobile or PredictCurrent have ads?
Neither SeaView Mobile nor PredictCurrent shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SeaView Mobile or PredictCurrent?
SeaView Mobile ships an update every 2 months, and PredictCurrent monthly. Most recently, SeaView Mobile was updated on September 18, 2026 and PredictCurrent on September 23, 2026.
Which is more popular, SeaView Mobile or PredictCurrent?
SeaView Mobile currently peaks at #89 in the App Store charts, and PredictCurrent at #58. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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