# Wind & Tides vs PredictWind

The clearest difference is price: PredictWind at Free against Wind & Tides's $4.99. PredictWind also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (33K vs 408). Wind & Tides's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On rating, ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

PredictWind is free to download; Wind & Tides costs $4.99 up front. PredictWind sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Wind & Tides asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Wind & Tides against 4.8 for PredictWind. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PredictWind has 33K ratings behind it against 408, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Wind & Tides's written reviews are positive against 84% of PredictWind's.

Wind & Tides ships an update every 8 months, PredictWind every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wind & Tides | PredictWind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (408 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-and-tides-marine-forecasts/id447112326/reviews) | **[4.8 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/predictwind-marine-forecasts/id477048487/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 408 | **33K** |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **84.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #53 | **#26** |
| Size | 58 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Two Bit Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/447112329) | [PredictWind Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/477048590) |

## What reviewers say

### Wind & Tides

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-and-tides-marine-forecasts/id447112326)

**Currently charting:** #53 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Get detailed weather forecasts specifically for sailing in San Francisco Bay. Access NOAA weather, tide and current information for the Golden Gate Bridge, and real-time wind measurements from key locations.

**Highlights:** NOAA weather forecast, Tides and currents, Golden Gate Bridge wind, Angel Island wind measurements

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Go-to app for SF Bay marine weather and tides
- 👍 Essential for sailing and wing boarding
- 👍 Concise and useful sailing information
- 👍 Reliable for daily use (historically)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate wind forecasts after format change
- 🐛 Tide/current predictions differ significantly from other sources
- 🐛 Angel Island weather station not reporting
- 🐛 App not working for extended periods
- 🐛 Basic functionality for the price

**Reported bugs**

- Completely inaccurate wind forecasts
- App not working for over 10 days
- Wind speed impossible to get
- Outage with host server (Total Server Solutions, LLC)

**Requested features**

- Revert to previous format for wind forecasts
- Include afternoon wind projections
- Fix Angel Island weather station
- Include tide and current data 2-3 hours earlier
- Expand coverage beyond San Francisco


### PredictWind

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

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Grossing · Weather, #67 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Get accurate marine weather forecasts and powerful tools for wind, wave, and currents. Optimize your time on the water, stay safe, and make the most of every outing with detailed data and routing features.

**Highlights:** Accurate marine weather forecasts, Wind, wave, and current data, Weather Routing calculations, Departure Planning summaries, High-resolution weather maps, Live wind observations, Weather alerts

**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 Wind & Tides free?

Wind & Tides costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PredictWind free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Wind & Tides or PredictWind?

PredictWind is rated higher. Wind & Tides averages 4.8 out of 5 from 408 ratings, while PredictWind averages 4.8 from 33K ratings.

### Do Wind & Tides or PredictWind have ads?

Neither Wind & Tides nor PredictWind shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wind & Tides or PredictWind?

Wind & Tides ships an update every 8 months, and PredictWind every 11 days. Most recently, Wind & Tides was updated on November 1, 2026 and PredictWind on November 5, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Wind & Tides or PredictWind?

Wind & Tides currently peaks at #53 in the App Store charts, and PredictWind at #26. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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