# UK Tides vs PredictWind

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PredictWind at 84% against UK Tides's 29%. PredictWind also leads on ratings volume (33K vs 4) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). UK Tides's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. UK Tides sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year and PredictWind sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UK Tides holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PredictWind has 33K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of UK Tides's written reviews are positive against 84% of PredictWind's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UK Tides ships an update monthly, PredictWind every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | UK Tides | PredictWind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uk-tides-tide-times-and-chart/id436742205/reviews)** | [4.8 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/predictwind-marine-forecasts/id477048487/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **33K** |
| Positive reviews | 29.0% of reviews | **84.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#20** |
| Size | 99 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wingism](https://appshunter.io/developer/413887857) | [PredictWind Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/477048590) |

## What reviewers say

### UK Tides

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uk-tides-tide-times-and-chart/id436742205)

This app provides tide predictions for over 500 locations across the UK. It automatically finds nearby locations and allows you to search by name, save favorites, and access tide data offline. Optimize your coastal activities like fishing, surfing, boating, or beach walks with accurate tide information.

**Highlights:** 500+ UK locations, Automatic nearest location lookup, Search locations by name, Favorites list, Offline tide data, Current day tide info free

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tide Access(annually) | $3.99 | per year |
| Tides 2014 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tides 2015 | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Generally works ok
- 👍 Accurate tide data
- 👍 Not too many ads
- 👍 Useful tool
- 👍 Great graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Watch complications not working
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Blank screen issues
- 🐛 Location data issues
- 🐛 Subscription problems

**Reported bugs**

- Watch complications do not update or disappear
- App crashes when selecting a location or using search
- Blank white screen on launch or after subscription
- Tide data is inaccurate or incorrect
- Family sharing feature does not work

**Requested features**

- Add more locations (e.g., Brancaster, Poole Harbour, Bigbury, Bude, Allington Lock)
- Improve search functionality (case-insensitive, better handling of spaces)
- Allow setting a home location
- Synchronize font size with device settings
- Add tide data history beyond one week


### PredictWind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/predictwind-marine-forecasts/id477048487)

**Currently charting:** #20 Top Grossing · Weather, #58 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Get detailed marine weather forecasts, including wind, wave, tide, and current predictions. Compare multiple global weather models and access high-resolution maps. Optimize your routes and plan departures with AI-powered insights and historical climate data.

**Highlights:** Multiple global weather model comparison, High-resolution forecast maps, AI-powered weather routing, Departure planning tools, Tidal and ocean current maps, 10-day forecast and climate data, Live wind observations and webcams

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic - Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Basic - 3 Monthly | $12.00 | per 3 months |
| Basic - Annual | $29.00 | per year |
| Standard - Monthly | $49.00 | per month |
| Standard - 3 Monthly | $99.00 | per 3 months |
| Professional - Monthly | $99.00 | per month |
| Standard - 3 Monthly | $99.00 | per 3 months |
| Standard - Annual | $249.00 | per year |
| Professional - 3 Monthly | $249.00 | per 3 months |
| Professional - Annual | $499.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate weather forecasts
- 🚀 Comprehensive data and features
- 💡 Useful for sailing, fishing, and other outdoor activities
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🚀 Reliable and dependable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional inaccuracies in weather predictions
- 💰 Expensive subscription costs
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🔒 Locked into using proprietary hardware and services
- 🔒 Limited free features

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes on some devices
- Inconsistent performance across different locations
- Subscription issues and billing problems

**Requested features**

- Improved integration with other apps and charts
- More frequent weather model updates
- Earlier weather forecast updates
- Ability to customize alert settings
- Improved offline functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UK Tides free?

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

### Is PredictWind free?

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

### Which has better reviews, UK Tides or PredictWind?

UK Tides is rated higher. UK Tides averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while PredictWind averages 4.8 from 33K ratings.

### Do UK Tides or PredictWind have ads?

Neither UK Tides nor PredictWind shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, UK Tides or PredictWind?

UK Tides ships an update monthly, and PredictWind every 9 days. Most recently, UK Tides was updated on November 10, 2026 and PredictWind on November 12, 2026.

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