# PredictCurrent vs Tide

The clearest difference is rating: Tide at 5.0 against PredictCurrent's 4.5. Tide also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 57%). PredictCurrent's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and chart position (#58 vs #201). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PredictCurrent sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 per month and Tide sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tide holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 255 and 206 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of PredictCurrent's written reviews are positive against 90% of Tide's.

PredictCurrent ships an update monthly, Tide every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PredictCurrent | Tide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (255 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/predictcurrent/id6468610449/reviews) | **[5.0 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tide-forecastcom/id6499426171/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **255** | 206 |
| Positive reviews | 56.6% of reviews | **90.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#58** | #201 |
| Size | 50 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PredictWind Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/477048590) | [Meteo365 Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/661723505) |

## What reviewers say

### PredictCurrent

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

**Currently charting:** #58 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


### Tide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tide-forecastcom/id6499426171)

**Currently charting:** #201 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Get accurate 30-day tide predictions, moon phases, and sunrise/sunset times for any location worldwide. Includes local weather conditions, wave heights, and swell periods to help plan your outdoor activities.

**Highlights:** 30-day tide graphs and tables, Moon phases, Sunrise and sunset times, Local weather conditions, Wave heights and swell periods, Global location forecasting

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Service (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Service (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PredictCurrent free?

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

### Is Tide free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PredictCurrent or Tide?

Tide is rated higher. PredictCurrent averages 4.5 out of 5 from 255 ratings, while Tide averages 5.0 from 206 ratings.

### Do PredictCurrent or Tide have ads?

Neither PredictCurrent nor Tide shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PredictCurrent or Tide?

PredictCurrent ships an update monthly, and Tide every 3 months. Most recently, PredictCurrent was updated on September 23, 2026 and Tide on September 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, PredictCurrent or Tide?

PredictCurrent currently peaks at #58 in the App Store charts, and Tide at #201. 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.*