# SailFlow vs Actual Currents

The clearest difference is ratings volume: SailFlow at 5.8K against Actual Currents's 20. SailFlow also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 60%) and chart position (#40 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SailFlow sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Actual Currents sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 — 4.7 for SailFlow against 4.7 for Actual Currents. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SailFlow has 5.8K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of SailFlow's written reviews are positive against 60% of Actual Currents's.

SailFlow ships an update every 3 weeks, Actual Currents fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SailFlow | Actual Currents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sailflow-sailing-forecasts/id555309964/reviews) | [4.7 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/actual-currents/id6761431005/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.8K** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | **84.4% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#40** | — |
| Size | 137 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WeatherFlow](https://appshunter.io/developer/317992028) | [Luka Catipovic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889586305) |

## What reviewers say

### SailFlow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sailflow-sailing-forecasts/id555309964)

**Currently charting:** #40 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Get hyper-accurate, real-time marine weather forecasts and live wind reports. This app uses proprietary weather systems and integrates public data for detailed wind, wave, tide, and radar information. Customize alerts and track your favorite sailing spots.

**Highlights:** Proprietary Tempest Weather Systems, Live wind and current station reports, AI-enhanced Nearcast forecasting, Radar, satellite, and precipitation maps, Tides charts and wave height, Customizable wind notifications, Nautical charts

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus | $3.99 | per month |
| Plus | $5.49 | per month |
| Gold | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro - Pay As You Go (auto-renewing) | $19.99 | per month |
| Gold | $21.99 | per month |
| Plus | $44.99 | per year |
| Plus | $44.99 | per year |
| Pro | $119.99 | per year |
| Gold | $179.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to navigate
- 🚀 Accurate wind forecasts
- 🚀 Helpful for planning
- 🚀 Great data and graphics
- 🚀 Reliable and trustworthy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional inaccurate forecasts
- 🐛 Crashes or freezes
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔍 Difficult to find specific locations
- 🔍 Confusing interface at times

**Reported bugs**

- Recent update caused app to crash
- Favorites list not working properly
- Wind direction arrow pointing incorrectly

**Requested features**

- Add more local weather stations
- Improve map and location search
- Provide more forecast models
- Add support for Apple Watch
- Fix wind direction arrow issue


### Actual Currents

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/actual-currents/id6761431005)

Visualize real-time tidal currents with animated particles and a detailed heatmap on an interactive nautical map. Plan your trips with confidence by scrubbing through time to see how currents change throughout the day, with options for global ocean currents and wind overlays.

**Highlights:** Animated tidal current visualization, Real-time wind overlay, Interactive nautical map, Time scrubber for predictions, Route planning with current analysis, Global ocean currents view

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Unlimited monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SailFlow free?

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

### Is Actual Currents free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SailFlow or Actual Currents?

SailFlow and Actual Currents are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5.8K and 20 ratings respectively.

### Do SailFlow or Actual Currents have ads?

Neither SailFlow nor Actual Currents shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SailFlow or Actual Currents?

SailFlow ships an update every 3 weeks, and Actual Currents fortnightly. Most recently, SailFlow was updated on September 29, 2026 and Actual Currents on September 28, 2026.

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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.*