# Canada Weather vs PredictCurrent

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Canada Weather | PredictCurrent |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canada-weather/id463187374/reviews)** | [4.5 (268 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/predictcurrent/id6468610449/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **268** |
| Positive reviews | **68.5% of reviews** | 56.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #154 | **#83** |
| Size | 8 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tailwheel Labs Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/295531447) | [PredictWind Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/477048590) |

## What reviewers say

### Canada Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canada-weather/id463187374)

**Currently charting:** #154 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### PredictCurrent

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

**Currently charting:** #83 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 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 #154 in the App Store charts, and PredictCurrent at #83. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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