# PredictWind vs Tides Near Me

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Tides Near Me at 163K against PredictWind's 33K. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PredictWind sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Tides Near Me sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 Tides Near Me. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33K and 163K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of PredictWind's written reviews are positive against 79% of Tides Near Me's.

PredictWind ships an update every 9 days, Tides Near Me every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PredictWind | Tides Near Me |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/predictwind-marine-forecasts/id477048487/reviews)** | [4.8 (163K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tides-near-me/id585223877/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 33K | **163K** |
| Positive reviews | **84.4% of reviews** | 79.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#22** | #29 |
| Size | 40 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PredictWind Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/477048590) | [Shelter Island Mapping Company, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/579300323) |

## What reviewers say

### PredictWind

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

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Grossing · Weather, #65 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


### Tides Near Me

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tides-near-me/id585223877)

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Free · Weather, #76 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Get tide charts and current predictions worldwide. See water levels, high/low tide times, and sun/moon data at a glance. Plan your outdoor activities with ease.

**Highlights:** Nearby tide and current stations, Graphical tide charts, Readable tide tables, Current direction and timing, Sun and moon information, Home Screen widgets, Apple Watch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tides Near Me Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Go Mode | $2.99 | per month |
| Tides Near Me Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| Go Mode | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simplicity, no ads or unnecessary information
- 👍 Accurate tide and location information
- 👍 Useful for various activities like fishing, swimming, beach walks
- 👍 Convenient and easy to use
- 👍 Reliable and dependable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate tide times in some locations
- 🔍 Limited location coverage in some areas
- 🔍 Difficulty finding and accessing certain locations
- 🔍 Lack of visual tide charts or graphs

**Reported bugs**

- Connection errors and inability to load tide data
- Incompatibility issues in certain regions

**Requested features**

- Ability to view tide information further in advance
- Integration with weather/wind data
- Customizable home screen and favorite locations
- Tide height information on main screen
- Alerts or notifications for ideal conditions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PredictWind free?

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

### Is Tides Near Me free?

Tides Near Me is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PredictWind or Tides Near Me?

PredictWind is rated higher. PredictWind averages 4.8 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Tides Near Me averages 4.8 from 163K ratings.

### Do PredictWind or Tides Near Me have ads?

Neither PredictWind nor Tides Near Me shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PredictWind or Tides Near Me?

PredictWind ships an update every 9 days, and Tides Near Me every 2 weeks. Most recently, PredictWind was updated on October 28, 2026 and Tides Near Me on October 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, PredictWind or Tides Near Me?

PredictWind currently peaks at #22 in the App Store charts, and Tides Near Me at #29. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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