Comparison

PredictCurrent vs Surf Bali Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PredictCurrent

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
Currently charting
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Navigate coastal adventures with precision using real-time tidal current data from PredictWind. PredictCurrent delivers ultra-high-resolution 100m tidal current maps, plus 400m and 4km maps covering 90% of global coastlines. It also includes full ocean current coverage, empowering fishermen, sailors, and coastal explorers with essential tools for current tracking, tide planning, and marine navigation. Developed by PredictWind’s expert oceanographers, trusted globally for industry-leading forecasting, PredictCurrent supports confident and safe coastal navigation for boating, fishing, sailing, and kayaking. Why PredictCurrent - Unrivalled Precision: Ultra-high-resolution 100m tidal current maps provide unmatched detail for coastal tide planning, ideal for fishing, sailing, or paddle sports. Also includes 400m and 4km resolution maps. - Trusted Expertise: Built by PredictWind, pioneers in marine and ocean current forecasting, delivering professional-grade data. - Comprehensive Tracking: Monitor tidal currents, ocean currents, winds, waves, and sea temperatures with animated maps and hourly tide chart data for 10 days. - Coastal Navigation: Join fishermen, sailors, kayakers, and coastal explorers worldwide who rely on PredictWind’s marine weather and current data for informed navigation. Key Features - Ultra-High-Resolution 100m Tidal Current Maps: Visualise intricate nearshore water current movements with clarity, ideal for coastal navigation, route planning, and safety. - High-Resolution 400m & 4km Maps: Access tide and ocean current coverage for 90% of global coastlines, seamlessly integrated with live ocean current data. - Advanced Dashboard: Analyse wind-against-current interactions, wave heights, tide cycles, and directions using accurate ECMWF wind forecasts. - Animated 10-Day Forecasts: View dynamic tidal currents, ocean currents, wind, waves, and sea temperature forecasts on interactive marine maps. - Detailed Data Tables: Access hourly data on current speed and direction, plus alerts for wind-against-current situations. Tailored for fisherman, sailors, kayakers, and coastal adventurers, PredictCurrent offers essential tools for safe marine planning—backed by PredictWind’s proven ocean data and current tracking accuracy. Start with a 14-day free trial. Access ultra-high-resolution tidal current data, tide charts, ocean current forecasts, wind, waves, and sea temperature tools for your next coastal journey. Terms & Conditions: https://www.predictcurrent.com/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://www.predictcurrent.com/privacy-policy

About

Surf Bali Pro

Plan your surf sessions with detailed forecasts, interactive maps, and local resources. Discover surf spots, check conditions like wave height and wind, and find surf schools and rentals. An ad-free premium upgrade offers live updates and extended forecasts.

Highlights
  • Surf forecasts
  • Interactive spot maps
  • Local surf business directory
  • Wave, swell, and wind conditions
  • Spot difficulty and break type
  • Favorite spot saving
  • Multi-language support
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Plan your next Bali surf session with Surf Bali Pro. Surf Bali Pro brings surf forecasts, spot information, interactive maps, and trusted local surf resources together in one place. Check wave height, swell, wind, tide, and weather conditions before choosing where and when to surf. CORE FEATURES • Explore surf spots across Bali • Check wave, swell, wind, tide, and weather conditions • View spot difficulty, break type, and local information • Explore surf spots on an interactive map • Save favorite spots for quick access • Discover surf schools, coaches, tours, board rentals, surf shops, accommodation, board shapers, and yoga or recovery services • Manage your profile and preferences • Available in multiple languages SURF BALI PRO PREMIUM Upgrade to Monthly Pro for: • Live surf forecast updates • Unlimited spot checks without time restrictions • Detailed 3-day surf forecasts • Additional swell, wind, tide, and weather information • Premium wind and swell map layers • Unlimited saved spots • Full access to local surf guides and business contacts • Surf competition information and alerts • The ability to create and manage an approved surf business listing • An ad-free experience SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Surf Bali Pro Premium is an auto-renewable monthly subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account after confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription from your Apple Account subscription settings. Restore Purchases is available inside the app. Surf forecasts and recommendations are provided for planning purposes only. Ocean and weather conditions can change quickly. Always check local conditions and surf within your ability level. Support: support@surfbalipro.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PredictCurrent4 screens
Surf Bali Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Surf Bali Pro at 100% against PredictCurrent's 57%. Surf Bali Pro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5). PredictCurrent's advantage is chart position (#68 vs unranked). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
PredictCurrent versus Surf Bali Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPredictCurrentSurf Bali Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (255 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews56.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings255 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#68 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPredictWind LimitedQuentin Davey

Customer experience

PredictCurrent

All ratings255 ratings
Positive85.9%
Neutral2.7%
Negative11.4%
Written reviews76 reviews
Positive56.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative43.4%

Surf Bali Pro

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

PredictCurrent

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • 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
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  • Free trial access inconsistent across devices
  • iPad version blocks access to charts despite iPhone trial access
  • Data unavailable errors at valid deep water locations

Requested features

9 requests
  • 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
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  • Better 100m resolution coverage beyond UK Solent region
  • Cross-platform synchronization between iPhone and iPad
  • Offline access to saved locations
  • Multi-language support (German, French, etc.)

Surf Bali Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

PredictCurrent

Subscriptions5
  • PredictCurrent Pro 1-Month14 Days trial$15.001 Month
  • PredictCurrent Pro 3-Monthly14 Days trial$29.003 Months
  • PredictCurrent Pro 3-Monthly3 Days trial$29.003 Months
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  • PredictCurrent Pro 3-Monthly7 Days trial$29.003 Months
  • PredictCurrent Pro Annual14 Days trial$99.001 Year
None

Surf Bali Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PredictCurrent free?
PredictCurrent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Surf Bali Pro free?
Surf Bali Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PredictCurrent or Surf Bali Pro have ads?
Neither PredictCurrent nor Surf Bali Pro shows ads.

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