# PredictCurrent vs TidalMap

The clearest difference is rating: TidalMap at 5.0 against PredictCurrent's 4.5. TidalMap also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). PredictCurrent's advantage is ratings volume (268 vs 3) and chart position (#90 vs unranked). 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 TidalMap sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TidalMap 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PredictCurrent ships an update monthly, TidalMap every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PredictCurrent | TidalMap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (268 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/predictcurrent/id6468610449/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tidalmap-tide-chart-and-fishing/id6772791866/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **268** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 56.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#90** | — |
| Size | 50 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PredictWind Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/477048590) | [AdCountant LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772791868) |

## What reviewers say

### PredictCurrent

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

**Currently charting:** #90 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


### TidalMap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tidalmap-tide-chart-and-fishing/id6772791866)

Access live tides, marine weather forecasts, and satellite overlays on an interactive chart. Plan your water activities with detailed predictions for wind, currents, and sea temperature. Save waypoints and record trips for offline use.

**Highlights:** Live and predicted tide data, High-resolution weather and wind forecasts, Sea-surface temperature and water color overlays, Current and swell forecasts, River flow and dam release schedules, Offline chart downloads, Waypoint saving and trip recording

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Subscription | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PredictCurrent free?

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

### Is TidalMap free?

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

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

TidalMap is rated higher. PredictCurrent averages 4.5 out of 5 from 268 ratings, while TidalMap averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do PredictCurrent or TidalMap have ads?

Neither PredictCurrent nor TidalMap shows ads.

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

PredictCurrent ships an update monthly, and TidalMap every 2 days. Most recently, PredictCurrent was updated on October 25, 2026 and TidalMap on October 24, 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.*