# PredictWind vs Nautide

The clearest difference is ads: PredictWind at none against Nautide's shown. PredictWind also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (84% vs 67%). Nautide's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.5). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PredictWind sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Nautide sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. 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 Nautide. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PredictWind has 33K ratings behind it against 3.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of PredictWind's written reviews are positive against 67% of Nautide's.

PredictWind ships an update every 11 days, Nautide every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PredictWind | Nautide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/predictwind-marine-forecasts/id477048487/reviews) | [4.8 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nautide-tides-wind-waves-plus/id1413108902/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 3.4K |
| Positive reviews | **84.3% of reviews** | 67.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#24** | #61 |
| Size | 40 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PredictWind Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/477048590) | [Igoox](https://appshunter.io/developer/1152673523) |

## What reviewers say

### PredictWind

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

**Currently charting:** #24 Top Grossing · Weather, #45 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


### Nautide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nautide-tides-wind-waves-plus/id1413108902)

**Currently charting:** #61 Top Grossing · Weather, #141 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Plan your maritime activities with comprehensive data on tides, waves, wind, and weather. Access detailed charts and forecasts for over 25,000 coastal stations worldwide, including fishing activity predictions and astronomical information.

**Highlights:** Tide charts and tables, Surf swell height and direction, Fish activity and solunar periods, Sunrise, sunset, and moon phases, Wind speed and direction, Coastal weather conditions, Marine open water forecast

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nautide PRO Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Nautide PRO Annual | $44.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate information
- 👍 Comprehensive data
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Helpful for fishing/boating
- 👍 Great app overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires paid subscription to access full features
- 💸 Expensive subscription fee
- 🔍 Confusing navigation
- 🐛 Inaccurate weather/tide data
- 🔋 Excessive ads in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Paid subscription issues (e.g. not working, no access to content)
- App freezing or crashing
- Incorrect data display (e.g. water temperature)

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode support for tablets
- Ability to link forecasts to specific weather stations
- Integration with Apple Watch
- Offline access to data


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PredictWind free?

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

### Is Nautide free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PredictWind or Nautide?

PredictWind and Nautide are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 33K and 3.4K ratings respectively.

### Do PredictWind or Nautide have ads?

Nautide shows ads; PredictWind does not.

### Which is updated more often, PredictWind or Nautide?

PredictWind ships an update every 11 days, and Nautide every 3 months. Most recently, PredictWind was updated on October 15, 2026 and Nautide on October 14, 2026.

### Which is more popular, PredictWind or Nautide?

PredictWind currently peaks at #24 in the App Store charts, and Nautide at #61. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*