Comparison

PH TIDES vs PredictCurrent

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

Head to head
About

PH TIDES

Features
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PH TIDES is an initiative to provide a portable and citizen-centric platform for the public to access the tidal information of the National Mapping and Resource Information Authority. The mobile application provides annual predicted tidal data for the current year. All tidal information in this application can also be found in the annual Tides and Current Tables Publication available in NAMRIA Map Sales Offices nationwide. Data is provided by the Hydrography Branch - Physical Oceanography Division of the country's central mapping agency, the National Mapping and Resource Information Authority (NAMRIA). #Online Preview of Tidal Data Use the location and date picker to browse through the various tide-related information such as Sunrise and Sunset Data, High and Low Waters, Graphical Hourly Heights, and Tide Station Information. #Downloadable PDF files For offline access to tidal data, be able to download PDF files of Hourly Heights, High and Low Waters, and Astronomical Data.

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

PH TIDES4 screens
PredictCurrent4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PH TIDES at none against PredictCurrent's 5. PH TIDES also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.0). PredictCurrent's advantage is chart position (#73 vs unranked). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. PredictCurrent sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 per month. PH TIDES asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PH TIDES ships an update fortnightly, PredictCurrent monthly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
PH TIDES versus PredictCurrent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPH TIDESPredictCurrent
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (268 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—56.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—268 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#73 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.4 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMark Allan Jay JumerasPredictWind Limited

Bugs and requests

PH TIDES

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

PH TIDES

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 PH TIDES free?
PH TIDES is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PredictCurrent free?
PredictCurrent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PH TIDES or PredictCurrent have ads?
Neither PH TIDES nor PredictCurrent shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PH TIDES or PredictCurrent?
PH TIDES ships an update fortnightly, and PredictCurrent monthly. Most recently, PH TIDES was updated on October 25, 2026 and PredictCurrent on October 25, 2026.

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