# SeaState vs Actual Currents

The clearest difference is rating: SeaState at 5.0 against Actual Currents's 4.7. Actual Currents's advantage is chart position (#171 vs unranked) and ratings volume (21 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SeaState sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Actual Currents sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SeaState holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Actual Currents has 21 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of SeaState's written reviews are positive against 60% of Actual Currents's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SeaState ships an update every 2 weeks, Actual Currents fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SeaState | Actual Currents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seastate/id6760665846/reviews)** | [4.7 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/actual-currents/id6761431005/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **21** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#171** |
| Size | 20 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tom Curry](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810220558) | [Luka Catipovic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889586305) |

## What reviewers say

### SeaState

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seastate/id6760665846)

This marine weather app provides detailed forecasts for oceans worldwide, including swell height, wind, tides, and currents. It features a unique side-by-side comparison of conditions at two locations and an AI-powered briefing for go/no-go decisions.

**Highlights:** Worldwide marine weather forecasts, Side-by-side condition comparison, 24-hour wave height graphs, Redesigned wind page with compass rose, AI Captain's Brief for go/no-go advice, Passage planning with ETA, Safety Hub with emergency contacts and float plans

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SeaState Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| SeaState Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| SeaState Pro Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


### Actual Currents

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/actual-currents/id6761431005)

**Currently charting:** #171 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Visualize real-time tidal currents with animated particles and a detailed heatmap on an interactive nautical map. Plan your trips with confidence by scrubbing through time to see how currents change throughout the day, with options for global ocean currents and wind overlays.

**Highlights:** Animated tidal current visualization, Real-time wind overlay, Interactive nautical map, Time scrubber for predictions, Route planning with current analysis, Global ocean currents view

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Unlimited monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SeaState free?

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

### Is Actual Currents free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SeaState or Actual Currents?

SeaState is rated higher. SeaState averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Actual Currents averages 4.7 from 21 ratings.

### Do SeaState or Actual Currents have ads?

Neither SeaState nor Actual Currents shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SeaState or Actual Currents?

SeaState ships an update every 2 weeks, and Actual Currents fortnightly. Most recently, SeaState was updated on October 31, 2026 and Actual Currents on October 31, 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.*