# WeatherCyclopedia™ Premium vs PredictCurrent

The clearest difference is price: PredictCurrent at Free against WeatherCyclopedia™ Premium's $13.99. PredictCurrent also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (270 vs 3). WeatherCyclopedia™ Premium'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; WeatherCyclopedia™ Premium costs $13.99 up front. PredictCurrent sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 per month. WeatherCyclopedia™ Premium asks for nothing beyond the download.

PredictCurrent holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PredictCurrent has 270 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of WeatherCyclopedia™ Premium's written reviews are positive against 57% of PredictCurrent's.

WeatherCyclopedia™ Premium ships an update every 4 months, PredictCurrent monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WeatherCyclopedia™ Premium | PredictCurrent |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $13.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weathercyclopedia-premium/id305728705/reviews) | **[4.5 (270 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/predictcurrent/id6468610449/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **270** |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **56.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #118 | **#70** |
| Size | 20 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Telemet, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/305728708) | [PredictWind Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/477048590) |

## What reviewers say

### WeatherCyclopedia™ Premium

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weathercyclopedia-premium/id305728705)

**Currently charting:** #118 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Explore a vast encyclopedia of weather phenomena, from climate change and forecasting to historical events and safety tips. Learn about the creation of weather, different climate zones, and celestial influences with detailed explanations, graphics, and a comprehensive glossary.

**Highlights:** Thousands of weather topics explained, Vivid graphics and animations, Extensive glossary of terms, Weather trivia and records, Climate zones and changes, Weather forecasting data and maps

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, 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 WeatherCyclopedia™ Premium free?

WeatherCyclopedia™ Premium costs $13.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PredictCurrent free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WeatherCyclopedia™ Premium or PredictCurrent?

PredictCurrent is rated higher. WeatherCyclopedia™ Premium averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while PredictCurrent averages 4.5 from 270 ratings.

### Do WeatherCyclopedia™ Premium or PredictCurrent have ads?

Neither WeatherCyclopedia™ Premium nor PredictCurrent shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WeatherCyclopedia™ Premium or PredictCurrent?

WeatherCyclopedia™ Premium ships an update every 4 months, and PredictCurrent monthly. Most recently, WeatherCyclopedia™ Premium was updated on October 31, 2026 and PredictCurrent on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, WeatherCyclopedia™ Premium or PredictCurrent?

WeatherCyclopedia™ Premium currently peaks at #118 in the App Store charts, and PredictCurrent at #70. 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.*