# Tides and Currents vs PredictCurrent

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PredictCurrent at 57% against Tides and Currents's 20%. PredictCurrent also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (255 vs 28). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tides and Currents sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and PredictCurrent sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PredictCurrent holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PredictCurrent has 255 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Tides and Currents's written reviews are positive against 57% of PredictCurrent's.

Tides and Currents ships an update every 2 months, PredictCurrent monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tides and Currents | PredictCurrent |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tides-and-currents-usa/id6464309360/reviews) | **[4.5 (255 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/predictcurrent/id6468610449/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 28 | **255** |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **56.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #196 | **#70** |
| Size | 20 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [雪平 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1045915049) | [PredictWind Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/477048590) |

## What reviewers say

### Tides and Currents

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tides-and-currents-usa/id6464309360)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides offline tidal and current predictions for the USA using harmonic analysis. It offers detailed data for numerous stations, including sunrise, sunset, and moon phases. A pro version unlocks advanced features like unlimited date access and a 7-day map forecast.

**Highlights:** Offline tidal and current data, 1343+ tide stations, 849+ current stations, Sunrise, sunset, moon phase data, Tide map forecast, Pro features: unlimited dates, calendar selection, widgets

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $49.99 | one-time |


### PredictCurrent

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/predictcurrent/id6468610449)

**Currently charting:** #70 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PredictCurrent Pro 1-Month | $15.00 | per month |
| PredictCurrent Pro 3-Monthly | $29.00 | per 3 months |
| PredictCurrent Pro 3-Monthly | $29.00 | per 3 months |
| PredictCurrent Pro 3-Monthly | $29.00 | per 3 months |
| PredictCurrent Pro Annual | $99.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 📊 Detailed hour-by-hour current visualizations
- 🎯 Accurate tidal and current predictions
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🌊 Comprehensive water condition data (wind, tide, waves, temperature)
- 💼 Valuable competitive advantage for water sports professionals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription pricing ($24-30 quarterly)
- 🚫 Mandatory account creation required
- 📍 Limited geographic coverage and location availability
- ⏰ Forecast data limited to short timeframes (until 11am-noon next day)
- 🔐 Privacy concerns regarding personal data collection

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tides and Currents free?

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

### Is PredictCurrent free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tides and Currents or PredictCurrent?

PredictCurrent is rated higher. Tides and Currents averages 4.2 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while PredictCurrent averages 4.5 from 255 ratings.

### Do Tides and Currents or PredictCurrent have ads?

Neither Tides and Currents nor PredictCurrent shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tides and Currents or PredictCurrent?

Tides and Currents ships an update every 2 months, and PredictCurrent monthly. Most recently, Tides and Currents was updated on October 9, 2026 and PredictCurrent on October 16, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Tides and Currents or PredictCurrent?

Tides and Currents currently peaks at #196 in the App Store charts, and PredictCurrent at #70. 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.*