# PredictWind vs Tide Alert (NOAA)

The clearest difference is update cadence: PredictWind at every 9 days against Tide Alert (NOAA)'s every 3 weeks. PredictWind also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 75%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PredictWind sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Tide Alert (NOAA) sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for PredictWind against 4.8 for Tide Alert (NOAA). Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33K and 45K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of PredictWind's written reviews are positive against 75% of Tide Alert (NOAA)'s.

PredictWind ships an update every 9 days, Tide Alert (NOAA) every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PredictWind | Tide Alert (NOAA) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/predictwind-marine-forecasts/id477048487/reviews) | **[4.8 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tide-alert-noaa-tide-chart/id1352211125/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 33K | **45K** |
| Positive reviews | **84.4% of reviews** | 74.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#21** | #34 |
| Size | 40 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PredictWind Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/477048590) | [Rivolu LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1086229238) |

## What reviewers say

### PredictWind

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

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Grossing · Weather, #50 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Get accurate marine weather forecasts and powerful tools for wind, waves, and currents. Plan your trips with routing and departure planning features, and stay informed with live observations and alerts. Ideal for all marine activities.

**Highlights:** Accurate marine weather forecasts, Wind, wave, and current data, Weather routing and departure planning, High-resolution marine weather maps, Live wind observations and webcams, Weather alerts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic - Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Basic - 3 Monthly | $12.00 | per 3 months |
| 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 |
| Basic Subscription, 1 Month | $3.99 | one-time |
| Basic Subscription, 3 Months | $11.99 | one-time |
| Basic Subscription, 12 Months | $28.99 | one-time |
| Standard Subscription, 1 Month | $48.99 | one-time |
| Professional Subscription, 1 Month | $99.99 | one-time |

**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


### Tide Alert (NOAA)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tide-alert-noaa-tide-chart/id1352211125)

**Currently charting:** #34 Top Grossing · Weather, #59 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Get accurate tide predictions, lunar phases, and weather data with personalized alerts. Features offline access, customizable charts, and Apple Watch integration. Ideal for anyone who enjoys coastal activities.

**Highlights:** Personalized high and low tide alerts, Offline tide information, Lunar phase calendar, Swell chart with height, period, and direction, Compare tide charts across multiple stations, Customizable tide charts and alerts, Apple Watch integration

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Months Full Access | $6.99 | per 3 months |
| Tide Alert 1 Year Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Tide Alert Gold | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate and easy to use
- 👍 Straightforward and intuitive interface
- 💡 Useful tide and moon phase information
- 🚀 Convenient widget and alerts
- 👍 Reliable and consistent performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and sync issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Subscription requirement for full features

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch after iOS updates
- Tide data not syncing correctly with visual indicators

**Requested features**

- Add support for negative tide levels
- Improve sync between app and Apple Watch
- Implement family sharing for subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PredictWind free?

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

### Is Tide Alert (NOAA) free?

Tide Alert (NOAA) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PredictWind or Tide Alert (NOAA)?

Tide Alert (NOAA) is rated higher. PredictWind averages 4.8 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Tide Alert (NOAA) averages 4.8 from 45K ratings.

### Do PredictWind or Tide Alert (NOAA) have ads?

Neither PredictWind nor Tide Alert (NOAA) shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PredictWind or Tide Alert (NOAA)?

PredictWind ships an update every 9 days, and Tide Alert (NOAA) every 3 weeks. Most recently, PredictWind was updated on October 31, 2026 and Tide Alert (NOAA) on October 31, 2026.

### Which is more popular, PredictWind or Tide Alert (NOAA)?

PredictWind currently peaks at #21 in the App Store charts, and Tide Alert (NOAA) at #34. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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