# PredictCurrent vs Surf Fishing Tracker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Surf Fishing Tracker at 100% against PredictCurrent's 57%. Surf Fishing Tracker also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). PredictCurrent's advantage is ratings volume (268 vs 2) and chart position (#79 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Surf Fishing Tracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PredictCurrent has 268 ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of Surf Fishing Tracker's.

PredictCurrent ships an update monthly, Surf Fishing Tracker every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PredictCurrent | Surf Fishing Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (268 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/predictcurrent/id6468610449/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surf-fishing-tracker/id6758298386/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **268** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 56.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#79** | — |
| Size | 50 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PredictWind Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/477048590) | [WEIHUNG HSIAO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872053964) |

## 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


### Surf Fishing Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surf-fishing-tracker/id6758298386)

This app helps surf anglers track their fishing sessions by logging critical details like tide stages, weather, rigs, and baits used. It allows users to record catch information and manage their tackle to identify successful patterns. The app is designed for use on remote beaches and works offline.

**Highlights:** Condition Tracking (tides, temp, swell), Detailed Catch Logs (species, weight, length), Rig & Tackle Management, Private Angler's Journal, Offline Data Logging

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PredictCurrent free?

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

### Is Surf Fishing Tracker free?

Surf Fishing Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PredictCurrent or Surf Fishing Tracker?

Surf Fishing Tracker is rated higher. PredictCurrent averages 4.5 out of 5 from 268 ratings, while Surf Fishing Tracker averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do PredictCurrent or Surf Fishing Tracker have ads?

Neither PredictCurrent nor Surf Fishing Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PredictCurrent or Surf Fishing Tracker?

PredictCurrent ships an update monthly, and Surf Fishing Tracker every 4 days. Most recently, PredictCurrent was updated on October 24, 2026 and Surf Fishing Tracker on October 4, 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.*