# PredictCurrent vs DiveSight

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DiveSight at 100% against PredictCurrent's 57%. DiveSight also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). PredictCurrent's advantage is chart position (#104 vs unranked) and ratings volume (266 vs 30). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PredictCurrent sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 per month and DiveSight sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DiveSight holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PredictCurrent has 266 ratings behind it against 30, 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 DiveSight's.

PredictCurrent ships an update monthly, DiveSight weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PredictCurrent | DiveSight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (266 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/predictcurrent/id6468610449/reviews) | **[5.0 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/divesight-scuba-forecasts/id6763649888/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **266** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | 56.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#104** | — |
| Size | 50 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PredictWind Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/477048590) | [DiveSight LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890619290) |

## What reviewers say

### PredictCurrent

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

**Currently charting:** #104 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


### DiveSight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/divesight-scuba-forecasts/id6763649888)

This app forecasts marine life abundance and underwater visibility at dive sites globally. Plan your dives with detailed daily updates, long-term climatology, and site-specific conditions to maximize your underwater experience.

**Highlights:** Marine Life Abundance Index, Underwater Visibility Forecasts, 10-Year Monthly Climatology, Depth-Resolved Conditions, Dive Site & Species Search, Seasonal Event Calendar, Offline Access (Pro)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DiveSight Pro - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| DiveSight Pro - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| DiveSight Pro - Annual | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PredictCurrent free?

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

### Is DiveSight free?

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

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

DiveSight is rated higher. PredictCurrent averages 4.5 out of 5 from 266 ratings, while DiveSight averages 5.0 from 30 ratings.

### Do PredictCurrent or DiveSight have ads?

Neither PredictCurrent nor DiveSight shows ads.

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

PredictCurrent ships an update monthly, and DiveSight weekly. Most recently, PredictCurrent was updated on October 20, 2026 and DiveSight on October 22, 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.*