Comparison

Solar Exposure Lite vs PredictCurrent

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Solar Exposure Lite

Visualize the sun's seasonal path directly in your camera's view. See the sun's trajectory for winter solstice, equinoxes, and summer solstice, all determined by your device's GPS location.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality sun path visualization
  • Seasonal sun path display (winter, equinox, summer)
  • GPS-based latitude calculation
  • Camera view integration
  • Color-coded sun path indicators
Features
Currently charting
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Solar Exposure Lite shows the seasonal path of the sun in the camera view of the app. Red is the path at the winter solstice, green at the spring/fall equinoxes, and green at the summer solstice. The solar path depends on your latitude, which is provided by the device's GPS.

About

PredictCurrent

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
Currently charting
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Navigate coastal adventures with precision using real-time tidal current data from PredictWind. PredictCurrent delivers ultra-high-resolution 100m tidal current maps, plus 400m and 4km maps covering 90% of global coastlines. It also includes full ocean current coverage, empowering fishermen, sailors, and coastal explorers with essential tools for current tracking, tide planning, and marine navigation. Developed by PredictWind’s expert oceanographers, trusted globally for industry-leading forecasting, PredictCurrent supports confident and safe coastal navigation for boating, fishing, sailing, and kayaking. Why PredictCurrent - Unrivalled Precision: Ultra-high-resolution 100m tidal current maps provide unmatched detail for coastal tide planning, ideal for fishing, sailing, or paddle sports. Also includes 400m and 4km resolution maps. - Trusted Expertise: Built by PredictWind, pioneers in marine and ocean current forecasting, delivering professional-grade data. - Comprehensive Tracking: Monitor tidal currents, ocean currents, winds, waves, and sea temperatures with animated maps and hourly tide chart data for 10 days. - Coastal Navigation: Join fishermen, sailors, kayakers, and coastal explorers worldwide who rely on PredictWind’s marine weather and current data for informed navigation. Key Features - Ultra-High-Resolution 100m Tidal Current Maps: Visualise intricate nearshore water current movements with clarity, ideal for coastal navigation, route planning, and safety. - High-Resolution 400m & 4km Maps: Access tide and ocean current coverage for 90% of global coastlines, seamlessly integrated with live ocean current data. - Advanced Dashboard: Analyse wind-against-current interactions, wave heights, tide cycles, and directions using accurate ECMWF wind forecasts. - Animated 10-Day Forecasts: View dynamic tidal currents, ocean currents, wind, waves, and sea temperature forecasts on interactive marine maps. - Detailed Data Tables: Access hourly data on current speed and direction, plus alerts for wind-against-current situations. Tailored for fisherman, sailors, kayakers, and coastal adventurers, PredictCurrent offers essential tools for safe marine planning—backed by PredictWind’s proven ocean data and current tracking accuracy. Start with a 14-day free trial. Access ultra-high-resolution tidal current data, tide charts, ocean current forecasts, wind, waves, and sea temperature tools for your next coastal journey. Terms & Conditions: https://www.predictcurrent.com/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://www.predictcurrent.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Solar Exposure Lite4 screens
PredictCurrent4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PredictCurrent at Free against Solar Exposure Lite's $1.99. PredictCurrent also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and update cadence (monthly vs every 10 months). Solar Exposure Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

PredictCurrent is free to download; Solar Exposure Lite costs $1.99 up front. PredictCurrent sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 per month. Solar Exposure Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PredictCurrent holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PredictCurrent has 255 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Solar Exposure Lite's written reviews are positive against 57% of PredictCurrent's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Solar Exposure Lite ships an update every 10 months, PredictCurrent monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Solar Exposure Lite versus PredictCurrent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolar Exposure LitePredictCurrent
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.5 (255 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews56.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1255 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#198#68 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMark CarlottoPredictWind Limited

Customer experience

Solar Exposure Lite

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

PredictCurrent

All ratings255 ratings
Positive85.9%
Neutral2.7%
Negative11.4%
Written reviews76 reviews
Positive56.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative43.4%

Bugs and requests

Solar Exposure Lite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

PredictCurrent

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • 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
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  • Free trial access inconsistent across devices
  • iPad version blocks access to charts despite iPhone trial access
  • Data unavailable errors at valid deep water locations

Requested features

9 requests
  • 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
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  • Better 100m resolution coverage beyond UK Solent region
  • Cross-platform synchronization between iPhone and iPad
  • Offline access to saved locations
  • Multi-language support (German, French, etc.)

In-app purchases

None

Solar Exposure Lite

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

PredictCurrent

Subscriptions5
  • PredictCurrent Pro 1-Month14 Days trial$15.001 Month
  • PredictCurrent Pro 3-Monthly14 Days trial$29.003 Months
  • PredictCurrent Pro 3-Monthly3 Days trial$29.003 Months
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  • PredictCurrent Pro 3-Monthly7 Days trial$29.003 Months
  • PredictCurrent Pro Annual14 Days trial$99.001 Year

Questions

Is Solar Exposure Lite free?
Solar Exposure Lite 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, Solar Exposure Lite or PredictCurrent?
PredictCurrent is rated higher. Solar Exposure Lite averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while PredictCurrent averages 4.5 from 255 ratings.
Do Solar Exposure Lite or PredictCurrent have ads?
Neither Solar Exposure Lite nor PredictCurrent shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Solar Exposure Lite or PredictCurrent?
Solar Exposure Lite ships an update every 10 months, and PredictCurrent monthly. Most recently, Solar Exposure Lite was updated on September 29, 2026 and PredictCurrent on October 12, 2026.
Which is more popular, Solar Exposure Lite or PredictCurrent?
Solar Exposure Lite currently peaks at #198 in the App Store charts, and PredictCurrent at #68. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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