Comparison

PredictCurrent vs The Fishing Forecast

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

Head to head
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

About

The Fishing Forecast

Get precise hourly and daily fish weather predictions, including solunar periods and detailed conditions like temperature, wind, and precipitation. Plan your trips up to 90 days in advance with customizable forecasts and receive alerts for optimal fishing times.

Highlights
  • Detailed fishing forecasts
  • 90-day solunar calendar
  • Customizable predictions
  • Good condition alerts
  • Bass fishing focus
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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The Fishing Forecast is your ultimate fishing companion, offering the most accurate fish weather predictions and detailed fishing times tailored to your location. Whether you're targeting bass fishing, planning a weekend trip, or simply looking for the perfect time to fish, our app provides everything you need for successful fishing trips. Key Features: • Detailed Fishing Forecast: Access precise hourly and daily forecasts including fish activity, solunar periods (major & minor), weather conditions, temperature, cloud coverage, wind direction and speed, wind gusts, atmospheric pressure, and precipitation. • Solunar Calendar (90 Days): Plan ahead and mark your calendar! We provide detailed solunar fishing calendars up to 90 days in advance, highlighting the best fishing days and times based on lunar phases and other essential fish weather factors. • Customizable Fishing Predictions: Adjust the influence of various weather conditions and solunar factors according to your experience and preferences. Fine-tune your fishing forecasts for an individualized experience, ensuring every prediction suits your unique fishing style. • Good Condition Alerts: Receive instant notifications when optimal fishing conditions occur. Never miss those perfect fishing opportunities when golden hours coincide with peak solunar periods. • Bass Fishing Focus: Specially tailored for bass anglers, our forecasts help you pinpoint the ideal bass fishing moments, maximizing your success and enjoyment on the water. Why Choose The Fishing Forecast: Accuracy You Can Trust: Rely on precision-driven forecasts based on scientific data and real-time weather updates. User-Friendly Interface: Easily navigate and understand forecasts, making planning effortless for anglers of all levels. Comprehensive Data: All essential fishing factors in one place, from tides and moon phases to wind and weather. Subscription Service Conditions: Upgrade to the PRO version is available on a yearly or monthly subscription basis (price may vary by location). Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when a subscription is purchased. Terms of Use: https://thefishingforecast.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://thefishingforecast.com/privacy.html Download The Fishing Forecast today and transform your fishing trips into consistently successful and enjoyable experiences! Happy Fishing!

Screenshots

PredictCurrent4 screens
The Fishing Forecast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Fishing Forecast at 94% against PredictCurrent's 57%. The Fishing Forecast also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). PredictCurrent's advantage is ratings volume (255 vs 24) and chart position (#71 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and The Fishing Forecast sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Fishing Forecast holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PredictCurrent has 255 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of PredictCurrent's written reviews are positive against 94% of The Fishing Forecast's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PredictCurrent ships an update monthly, The Fishing Forecast every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
PredictCurrent versus The Fishing Forecast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPredictCurrentThe Fishing Forecast
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (255 ratings)5.0 (24 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.6% of reviews94.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings255 — better24
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#71 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB24 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPredictWind LimitedRoman Kadykov

Customer experience

PredictCurrent

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

The Fishing Forecast

All ratings24 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive94.1%
Neutral2.9%
Negative2.9%

Bugs and 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.)

The Fishing Forecast

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
5 purchases

The Fishing Forecast

Subscriptions5
  • PRO Monthly (Trial)7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • PRO Monthly$6.991 Month
  • PRO Yearly (Trial)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
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  • PRO Yearly (Trial)3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • PRO Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is PredictCurrent free?
PredictCurrent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Fishing Forecast free?
The Fishing Forecast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PredictCurrent or The Fishing Forecast?
The Fishing Forecast is rated higher. PredictCurrent averages 4.5 out of 5 from 255 ratings, while The Fishing Forecast averages 5.0 from 24 ratings.
Do PredictCurrent or The Fishing Forecast have ads?
Neither PredictCurrent nor The Fishing Forecast shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PredictCurrent or The Fishing Forecast?
PredictCurrent ships an update monthly, and The Fishing Forecast every 5 weeks. Most recently, PredictCurrent was updated on October 16, 2026 and The Fishing Forecast on October 16, 2026.

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