Comparison

Current vs Glowz

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

Head to head
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)
Currently charting
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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

About

Glowz

This app acts as a personalized tanning coach, providing real-time UV index data and tailored tanning routines to help users achieve their desired skin tone safely. It uses AI to analyze skin tone and offers smart alerts for optimal tanning windows and sunscreen reapplication.

Highlights
  • Personalized tanning routines
  • Live UV index tracking
  • AI skin tone analysis
  • Tan progress tracking
  • Smart sun exposure alerts
  • SPF recommendations
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Glowz is your personalized tanning coach. It tells you exactly when to tan, how long to stay out, and how to reach your dream shade safely, without burning. Using the live UV index for your exact location, Glowz builds a tanning routine tuned to your skin and the sun right now. No more guessing. No more burns. Live UV, Everywhere You Go See today's UV index hour by hour, your safest tanning window, and the SPF you need right on your home screen, powered by real-time, location-based weather data. Routines That Adapt to You Your session length automatically adjusts to the current UV and your skin type, so you glow instead of burn. Choose a Quick Tan, a full Advanced Routine, or a Beach/Pool Day with built-in swim breaks and sunscreen reapply reminders. Set Your Dream Shade Pick where you want to land, from porcelain to rich cocoa, and Glowz builds every session around your goal and tracks your progress toward it. AI Skin Scan A quick selfie analyzes your skin tone to personalize your plan. Your photos are processed on your device and never leave your phone. See Your Glow, Week Over Week Snap private progress pics and watch your tan develop with a personal skin-tone timeline. Smart Alerts Get reminded when the sun is perfect for your skin, plus sunscreen reapply reminders so you never miss your glow window, or a burn. Why Glowz - Personalized to your skin type, current shade, and goals - Real-time UV for your exact location - Sun-safe by design, tan without burning - Private by design, your photos and skin data stay on your phone Premium Features Glowz Premium unlocks your full personalized experience, adaptive tanning routines, dream-shade goals, the AI skin scan, and progress tracking. Facial Data & Skin Analysis Glowz processes your selfie locally on your device to estimate skin attributes (such as shade and undertone) for your tanning plan. No biometric data is collected, and all information is stored only on your device and deleted when you uninstall the app. Subscription Information Glowz Premium is an auto-renewable subscription. - Glowz Weekly — $6.99 per week - Glowz Yearly — $49.99 per year Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://getglowz.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://getglowz.com/terms Weather Data Glowz uses Apple's Weather service to provide UV index and forecast data. Learn more about Apple Weather and its data sources here: https://weatherkit.apple.com/legal-attribution.html Disclaimer Glowz provides general information only and is not medical advice. Sun exposure carries real risks, including sunburn and skin damage. The app does not provide medical diagnoses or treatment. Always use appropriate sun protection and consult a qualified professional with any questions about sun exposure. Tan smarter. Glow brighter.

Screenshots

Current4 screens
Glowz4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Glowz at 5.0 against Current's 4.5. Glowz also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). Current's advantage is chart position (#137 vs unranked) and ratings volume (16 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Current sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and Glowz sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Glowz holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Current's written reviews are positive against 100% of Glowz's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Current ships an update fortnightly, Glowz every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Current versus Glowz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCurrentGlowz
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (16 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16 — better4
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
Best chart rank#137 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperColin WeaverChench LLC

Customer experience

Current

All ratings14 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Glowz

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Current

Subscriptions1
  • Current Premium$4.991 Month
2 purchases

Glowz

Subscriptions2
  • Glowz Premium$6.997 Days
  • Glowz Premium$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Current free?
Current is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Glowz free?
Glowz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Current or Glowz?
Glowz is rated higher. Current averages 4.5 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Glowz averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Current or Glowz have ads?
Neither Current nor Glowz shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Current or Glowz?
Current ships an update fortnightly, and Glowz every 4 days. Most recently, Current was updated on October 25, 2026 and Glowz on October 24, 2026.

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