Comparison

North Forecasting vs Current

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

Head to head
About

North Forecasting

Features
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North Forecasting is built for surfers who deal with the reality of the North Sea. Fast-changing conditions, strong winds, and narrow windows mean timing matters. The app gives you a clear 5-day forecast with swell percentages, wind, and weather data, plus wave and wind overlay maps that make it easier to see what’s actually happening out there. For the spots that its available we also included webcams! North Forecasting is uniquely made for the North Sea Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Current

Get detailed, physics-based surf forecasts for California breaks. See wave height, how waves break, swell details, wind, tide, and water temperature. A free daily forecast is available, with premium features for multi-day predictions and advanced statistics.

Highlights
  • Physics-based surf forecasts
  • Wave break type prediction
  • Swell partitions and timeline
  • Lull duration and wave energy
  • Water temperature
  • Multi-day forecast (premium)
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Current gives you physics-based surf forecasts for every break In California and the East and Gulf Coasts. Current is part of a movement to create more accurate and detailed surf forecasts. What you get: • 8-day surf forecast for every spot - swell, wind, tide, surf heights, and ratings • An animated map - wind, currents, and swell in motion, surf height painted along the coastline • Spot stats you won't find anywhere else - set height, breaker type, peakiness • Secret spots - draw your own spot anywhere on the coast and get a full forecast for it Today's forecast is free for every spot. Upgrade to Current Premium for multi-day forecasts, detailed surf-zone statistics, and map overlays. Forecasts are estimates — always check real conditions and surf within your limits. - Support URL: https://currentsurf.com · Marketing URL (optional): https://currentsurf.com · Privacy Policy URL: https://currentsurf.com/privacy CURRENT PREMIUM (optional subscription) Premium Monthly - $4.99/month, auto-renews. Unlocks the full 8-day forecast everywhere: future-day map overlays, future-day spot stats, and up to 100 secret spots. Today's forecast is always free. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews monthly unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your App Store settings. Privacy Policy: https://currentsurf.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://currentsurf.com/terms

Screenshots

North Forecasting3 screens
Current4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Current at #29 against North Forecasting's unranked. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. North Forecasting sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Current sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

North Forecasting ships an update every 3 weeks, Current fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 10 level
North Forecasting versus Current: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNorth ForecastingCurrent
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
Best chart rank—#29 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB40 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperRemi Audrey D VanderhaeghenColin Weaver

In-app purchases

2 purchases

North Forecasting

Subscriptions2
  • NORTH PRO monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • NORTH PRO yearly3 Days trial$17.991 Year
1 purchases

Current

Subscriptions1
  • Current Premium$4.991 Month

Questions

Is North Forecasting free?
North Forecasting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Current free?
Current is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do North Forecasting or Current have ads?
Neither North Forecasting nor Current shows ads.
Which is updated more often, North Forecasting or Current?
North Forecasting ships an update every 3 weeks, and Current fortnightly. Most recently, North Forecasting was updated on September 18, 2026 and Current on September 21, 2026.

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