Comparison

WeatherTrack GRIB vs PredictCurrent

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

Head to head
About

WeatherTrack GRIB

Access detailed worldwide weather data, including wind, waves, and currents, with offline capabilities. Plan routes and visualize forecasts with customizable maps and meteograms. Ideal for professionals and amateurs needing precise meteorological information.

Highlights
  • Worldwide GRIB data viewer
  • Offline map and forecast access
  • Detailed weather layers (wind, waves, currents)
  • Route planning and meteograms
  • GRIB file import/export
  • Animation and sharing options
Features
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WEATHERTRACK Amazing Weather Details at your Fingertips. Worldwide. "An incredibly comprehensive weather app - it accesses many data models from different agencies and provides worldwide coverage. The GRIB layers include wind, precipitation, wave height/direction/period, ocean and tidal currents, air and sea temps, relative humidity and more. WeatherTrack works offline, and GRIB files can be downloaded through an SSB connection, an Iridium AxcessPoint or as an email attachment and opened in the app." (App of the month! in Cruisingworld) http://goo.gl/PLzpI0 (at a glance) Official partner in the AMERICA's CUP TEAM ARTEMIS (2013) Forecasts for Professionals and Amateurs... "Great Tool - I hardly use my SSB radio for weather information any more. Whenever I can pick up Internet via mobile phone, WeatherTrack is much simpler and provides everything that I want." Everything you could ever want in one app: +++ GRIB VIEWER FEATURES in DETAIL: Select area of interest and get detailed GRIB data. View online/offline, point forecast or meteogram (graph). Weather types (GRIB layers): + Wind (10 m above MSL) + Gusts + CAPE + Precipitation (rain/snow) + Dew point + Cloud Cover + Waves Height/Direction/Period + Ocean current (RTOFS) + Barometric Pressure,Highs (H)/Lows (L) + Air-/Sea Temperature, Temp. at 500 mb + Relative Humidity, Geopot.Height at 500 mb Forecasts: + Worldwide Coverage + Forecasts up to 16 days (depending on data model) + Data models:GFS, COAMPS, NAVGEM; current: RTOFS; waves:WW3, WAM85, FNMOC-WW3/FNMOC-MED/FNMOC-EQAM + Resolution: 0.05°, 0.5°, 1°, 2°, 2.5° (dep.on data model) + Forecast interval: from 15 min up to 24hr (dep.on data model) + Updated every 6 hr (GFS) Map: + Offline, high res vector map. Use it offshore or in the mountains. + Zoom in - to 0.001° (111 m /121 yd) - (for very high res GRIB files) + Customizable + Online map (satellite/hybrid/map view) Specials: + Works easily with low bandwith + User friendly + Meteogram, dynamic, displays any layer + Open GRIB files from Email/Browser, 3rd party + Share (Twitter, Facebook, email) + City/Airport Search + Magnifier + In-app guide (offline) + Animation - watch & share + Import/export GRIB files to and from your PC + GRIB via Iridium access point +++ ROUTE WEATHER helps you plan your trip well (In-App purchase). http://goo.gl/PXFCIj (at a glance) + Create your own route. Import/Export to and from other apps (e.g. Dropbox). + Edit waypoints: name, lat/long, duration to next waypoint, (estimated) speed, fuel + Select wind mode: true, relative, apparent + Route Meteogram + Share complete route files by email and open in apps (e.g. Dropbox). + Online map. Display route in satellite/hybrid/map view. +++ GRIB Robot (subscription**) Makes the retrieval of GRIB files over satellite connections easy. +++Tidetech (subscription**) Worldwide hi res Ocean/tidal current +++ GLOBAl-LOCAL Satellite View + Fascinating view from space. + Worldwide clouds updated every 3 hours + Anywhere detailed Point Forecasts on your finger tip, not only for two million locations + World Clock, analog/digital +++ WEATHER ONLINE Selected online resources + Satellite + Radar + Fax + Aviation weather (partly) + Surface analysis + Snow precipitation and more. **SUBSCRIPTIONS AUTOMATICALLY RENEW unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before end of current period. Tidetech Price: USD $7.99/mo, $34.99/6 mo, $46.99/12 mo GRIB Robot Price: USD $2.99/7d, $5.99/mo, $15.99/3 mo, $28.99/6mo Your iTunes account will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal within 24-hours prior to end of current period unless you change your subscription preferences in your account settings. More: http://goo.gl/CQHG5H WeatherTrack, the Swiss Army Knife for Weather Enthusiasts! One app - many tools

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
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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

WeatherTrack GRIB4 screens
PredictCurrent4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PredictCurrent at Free against WeatherTrack GRIB's $9.99. WeatherTrack GRIB's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 57%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

PredictCurrent is free to download; WeatherTrack GRIB costs $9.99 up front. WeatherTrack GRIB sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WeatherTrack GRIB holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 154 and 255 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of WeatherTrack GRIB's written reviews are positive against 57% of PredictCurrent's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WeatherTrack GRIB ships an update every 6 weeks, PredictCurrent monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
WeatherTrack GRIB versus PredictCurrent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeatherTrack GRIBPredictCurrent
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (154 ratings) — better4.5 (255 ratings)
Positive reviews88.3% of reviews — better56.6% of reviews
Number of ratings154255 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#110#79 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBest Search Infobrokerage, IncPredictWind Limited

Customer experience

WeatherTrack GRIB

All ratings154 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral1.3%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews214 reviews
Positive88.3%
Neutral2.8%
Negative8.9%

PredictCurrent

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

Bugs and requests

WeatherTrack GRIB

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

10 purchases

WeatherTrack GRIB

Subscriptions6
  • GRIB Robot$2.997 Days
  • GRIB Robot$5.991 Month
  • Tidetech Currents$7.991 Month
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  • GRIB Robot$15.993 Months
  • Tidetech Currents$34.996 Months
  • Tidetech Currents$46.991 Year
One-time4
  • Offline High Resolution MapFree
  • Advanced Local Forecast$0.99
  • MeteoPlus$2.99
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  • Route Weather$5.99
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 WeatherTrack GRIB free?
WeatherTrack GRIB costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is PredictCurrent free?
PredictCurrent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WeatherTrack GRIB or PredictCurrent?
WeatherTrack GRIB is rated higher. WeatherTrack GRIB averages 4.8 out of 5 from 154 ratings, while PredictCurrent averages 4.5 from 255 ratings.
Do WeatherTrack GRIB or PredictCurrent have ads?
Neither WeatherTrack GRIB nor PredictCurrent shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WeatherTrack GRIB or PredictCurrent?
WeatherTrack GRIB ships an update every 6 weeks, and PredictCurrent monthly. Most recently, WeatherTrack GRIB was updated on September 30, 2026 and PredictCurrent on September 28, 2026.
Which is more popular, WeatherTrack GRIB or PredictCurrent?
WeatherTrack GRIB currently peaks at #110 in the App Store charts, and PredictCurrent at #79. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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