Comparison

Canada Weather vs PredictCurrent

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

Head to head
About

Canada Weather

Visualize Canadian weather with detailed radar maps, satellite imagery, and advanced forecast charts. Track precipitation, analyze weather systems, and customize your view for accurate, up-to-date information.

Highlights
  • North American precipitation radar animations
  • Rain and snow calibration options
  • GOES-19 satellite imagery
  • Surface Analysis charts
  • Graphical Area Forecast (GFA) charts
  • Customizable animation speed and opacity
Features
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View Canadian weather radar, satellite imagery, GFA, and surface analysis charts. --- Radar Map ---- View radar animations for all of North America (including Alaska & Hawaii) and choose between Precipitation Rate imagery (calibrated for either rain or snow) or Precipitation Type imagery (shows the type of precipitation as rain, snow, mixed, etc). Customize animation speed, delay, radar opacity, and map type. *Note: Precipitation Type imagery is currently experimental and may not accurately reflect the exact type of precipitation falling in your area. --- Radar Images --- Select from a list of 31 stations nationwide and animate up to 100 images calibrated for either rain or snow. Visit the Environment Canada website for a detailed map of radar coverage in your area.  *Note: Fort McMurray is not included since the overlay images were never produced by Environment Canada. Radar coverage in the Fort McMurray area is included in the Radar Map product. --- Satellite --- View satellite imagery from the GOES-19 weather satellite in visible light, infrared, and combined. Choose between the Meteorological Society of Canada (MSC) or the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and animate up to 6 hours of imagery. Coverage includes all of Canada and most of the USA. --- Charts --- View Surface Analysis and Graphical Area Forecast (GFA) charts for all of Canada. The Surface Analysis is a snapshot of the current pressure and frontal systems across Canada. GFAs give you a 12-hour forecast of the expected pressure and frontal systems at a regional level, along with information such as expected precipitation, cloud height & coverage, turbulence, icing, and freezing level. While these charts are typically used by pilots, they offer an excellent look at the current weather systems in a given region. Quickly switch between 0/+6/+12 GFA images and between "Clouds & Weather" and "Icing, Turbulence, & Freezing Level" images. You can also view GFA pairs side-by-side instead of having to switch between them. --- Data Providers --- Radar: Environment Canada Satellite: Meteorological Service of Canada (MSC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA) Charts: NAV CANA­DA

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

Canada Weather4 screens
PredictCurrent4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PredictCurrent at Free against Canada Weather's $1.99. PredictCurrent also leads on ratings volume (268 vs 24). Canada Weather's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and review sentiment (69% vs 57%). On rating, update cadence, ads and chart position 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; Canada Weather costs $1.99 up front. PredictCurrent sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 per month. Canada Weather asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Canada Weather against 4.5 for PredictCurrent. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PredictCurrent has 268 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Canada Weather's written reviews are positive against 57% of PredictCurrent's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Canada Weather versus PredictCurrent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCanada WeatherPredictCurrent
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (24 ratings) — better4.5 (268 ratings)
Positive reviews68.5% of reviews — better56.6% of reviews
Number of ratings24268 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#153#80 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTailwheel Labs Ltd.PredictWind Limited

Customer experience

Canada Weather

All ratings24 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive68.5%
Neutral7.4%
Negative24.1%

PredictCurrent

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

User reviews

Canada Weather

From 24 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast loading times
  • 👍 Great for pilots
  • 👍 Quick access to Canadian weather data
  • 👍 Accurate and reliable
  • 👍 Useful for storm tracking

Room to improve

  • 😞 Radar limited in remote areas
  • 😞 Not innovative, exact copy of Environment Canada
  • 😞 Difficult for a layman to understand
  • 😞 Radar stations often down
  • 😞 Old data

PredictCurrent

From 268 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 📊 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

Room to improve

  • 💰 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

Bugs and requests

Canada Weather

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Radar data is old and not current
  • Radar stations always seem down
  • App not working, no image error
  • App freezes when pushing 'Nearest Station' or 'Favorite Station'
  • Exiting program requires reboot
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  • Regional displays don't load from server, system error
  • Radar not updating, images not current
  • Crashes since last update
  • App crashes, screen flashes and returns to home screen

Requested features

11 requests
  • Add TAF and METAR
  • Add upper level winds
  • Add Echo Top Radar
  • Allow portrait and landscape views on iPhone
  • Add a thumbtack for user location on radar
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  • Open to a favorite view (e.g., local radar)
  • Adjustable animation speed
  • Add a drop pin for user location
  • Allow horizontal mode only to be removed
  • Add conventional forecast screens with wind, rain, etc.
  • Zoom in a bit further

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

None

Canada Weather

No in-app purchases

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 Canada Weather free?
Canada Weather costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PredictCurrent free?
PredictCurrent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Canada Weather or PredictCurrent?
Canada Weather is rated higher. Canada Weather averages 4.5 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while PredictCurrent averages 4.5 from 268 ratings.
Do Canada Weather or PredictCurrent have ads?
Neither Canada Weather nor PredictCurrent shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Canada Weather or PredictCurrent?
Canada Weather ships an update monthly, and PredictCurrent monthly. Most recently, Canada Weather was updated on October 23, 2026 and PredictCurrent on October 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, Canada Weather or PredictCurrent?
Canada Weather currently peaks at #153 in the App Store charts, and PredictCurrent at #80. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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