# WeatherTrack GRIB vs PredictCurrent

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | WeatherTrack GRIB | PredictCurrent |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (154 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weathertrack-grib/id417401887/reviews)** | [4.5 (255 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/predictcurrent/id6468610449/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 154 | **255** |
| Positive reviews | **88.3% of reviews** | 56.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #111 | **#82** |
| Size | 131 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Best Search Infobrokerage, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/417401890) | [PredictWind Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/477048590) |

## What reviewers say

### WeatherTrack GRIB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weathertrack-grib/id417401887)

**Currently charting:** #111 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GRIB Robot | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| GRIB Robot | $5.99 | per month |
| Tidetech Currents | $7.99 | per month |
| GRIB Robot | $15.99 | per 3 months |
| Tidetech Currents | $34.99 | per 6 months |
| Tidetech Currents | $46.99 | per year |
| Offline High Resolution Map | Free | one-time |
| Advanced Local Forecast | $0.99 | one-time |
| MeteoPlus | $2.99 | one-time |
| Route Weather | $5.99 | one-time |


### PredictCurrent

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

**Currently charting:** #82 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 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 #111 in the App Store charts, and PredictCurrent at #82. 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.*