# PredictCurrent vs The Fishing Forecast

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 (#79 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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 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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | PredictCurrent | The Fishing Forecast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (255 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/predictcurrent/id6468610449/reviews) | **[5.0 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-fishing-forecast/id6744553441/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **255** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | 56.6% of reviews | **94.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#79** | — |
| Size | 50 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [PredictWind Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/477048590) | [Roman Kadykov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465628127) |

## What reviewers say

### PredictCurrent

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

**Currently charting:** #79 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


### The Fishing Forecast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-fishing-forecast/id6744553441)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Monthly (Trial) | $6.99 | per month |
| PRO Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| PRO Yearly (Trial) | $39.99 | per year |
| PRO Yearly (Trial) | $39.99 | per year |
| PRO Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*