# PredictCurrent vs Spearo

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PredictCurrent at 57% against Spearo's 0%. PredictCurrent also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.2) and ratings volume (266 vs 5). Spearo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). On price, ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

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

PredictCurrent holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PredictCurrent has 266 ratings behind it against 5, 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 0% of Spearo's.

PredictCurrent ships an update monthly, Spearo every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PredictCurrent | Spearo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (266 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/predictcurrent/id6468610449/reviews)** | [2.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spearo-spearfishing-forecast/id6787949200/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **266** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **56.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#100** | #148 |
| Size | 50 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PredictWind Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/477048590) | [Diana Dryn](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787949202) |

## What reviewers say

### PredictCurrent

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

**Currently charting:** #100 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


### Spearo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spearo-spearfishing-forecast/id6787949200)

**Currently charting:** #148 Top Grossing · Weather, #175 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Get a clear go/no-go verdict for spearfishing and freediving with consolidated sea conditions. Predicts water visibility, tides, swell, wind, and temperature for over 1,100 coastal cities.

**Highlights:** Go/no-go dive verdict, Water visibility forecast, Tides, swell, wind, temperature curves, Mapped dive spots, Custom point forecasts, Home and lock screen widgets, Smart alerts

**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 Spearo free?

Spearo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

PredictCurrent is rated higher. PredictCurrent averages 4.5 out of 5 from 266 ratings, while Spearo averages 2.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do PredictCurrent or Spearo have ads?

Neither PredictCurrent nor Spearo shows ads.

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

PredictCurrent ships an update monthly, and Spearo every 2 days. Most recently, PredictCurrent was updated on October 20, 2026 and Spearo on October 20, 2026.

### Which is more popular, PredictCurrent or Spearo?

PredictCurrent currently peaks at #100 in the App Store charts, and Spearo at #148. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*