# PocketGrib vs PredictCurrent

The clearest difference is price: PredictCurrent at Free against PocketGrib's $5.99. PocketGrib's advantage is review sentiment (95% vs 57%) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

PredictCurrent is free to download; PocketGrib costs $5.99 up front. PredictCurrent sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 per month. PocketGrib asks for nothing beyond the download.

PocketGrib holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 575 and 255 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of PocketGrib's written reviews are positive against 57% of PredictCurrent's.

PocketGrib ships an update every 5 weeks, PredictCurrent monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PocketGrib | PredictCurrent |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (575 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketgrib/id429394638/reviews)** | [4.5 (255 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/predictcurrent/id6468610449/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **575** | 255 |
| Positive reviews | **95.3% of reviews** | 56.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #93 | **#80** |
| Size | 37 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nicko Brennan](https://appshunter.io/developer/429394641) | [PredictWind Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/477048590) |

## What reviewers say

### PocketGrib

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketgrib/id429394638)

**Currently charting:** #93 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Access and analyze global weather data, including wind, precipitation, and pressure, directly on your mobile device. Visualize forecasts with animated maps and detailed graphs, perfect for outdoor activities and meteorology enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Download and view global weather data, Animated weather map displays, Meteogram and raw data views, Configurable GRIB file downloads, Offline weather data access, Support for multiple weather models

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate weather forecasts
- 🚀 Comprehensive data
- 🚀 Reliable and dependable
- 🚀 Useful for planning sailing/boating trips

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or issues with downloads
- 🐛 Wind speed sometimes underestimated
- 🐛 Lack of wave height data for some areas

**Reported bugs**

- Corrupted map display after recent update
- Inability to download GRIB files in some areas

**Requested features**

- Add wave height data
- Improve graphics and visuals
- Provide more weather models to compare
- Faster data updates
- Ability to plot boat position and route


### PredictCurrent

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

**Currently charting:** #80 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 PocketGrib free?

PocketGrib costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PredictCurrent free?

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

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

PocketGrib is rated higher. PocketGrib averages 4.8 out of 5 from 575 ratings, while PredictCurrent averages 4.5 from 255 ratings.

### Do PocketGrib or PredictCurrent have ads?

Neither PocketGrib nor PredictCurrent shows ads.

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

PocketGrib ships an update every 5 weeks, and PredictCurrent monthly. Most recently, PocketGrib was updated on October 14, 2026 and PredictCurrent on October 12, 2026.

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

PocketGrib currently peaks at #93 in the App Store charts, and PredictCurrent at #80. 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.*