# Buoyweather vs PredictCurrent

The clearest difference is ads: PredictCurrent at none against Buoyweather's shown. PredictCurrent also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Buoyweather's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Buoyweather sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and PredictCurrent sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Buoyweather holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 255 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Buoyweather's written reviews are positive against 57% of PredictCurrent's.

Buoyweather ships an update every 5 days, PredictCurrent monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buoyweather | PredictCurrent |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buoyweather-marine-forecasts/id686664992/reviews)** | [4.5 (255 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/predictcurrent/id6468610449/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 255 |
| Positive reviews | **65.4% of reviews** | 56.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#29** | #72 |
| Size | 133 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Surfline/Wavetrak](https://appshunter.io/developer/329198084) | [PredictWind Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/477048590) |

## What reviewers say

### Buoyweather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buoyweather-marine-forecasts/id686664992)

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Grossing · Weather, #56 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Get detailed marine weather forecasts for offshore fishing and boating. Plan your trips with wind, wave, and tide predictions up to 16 days out. Visualize ocean conditions with high-resolution charts and a proprietary wave forecast model for enhanced accuracy.

**Highlights:** 16-day weather, wind, wave, and tide forecasts, Save unlimited favorite forecast points, High-res wind, swell, and sea surface temperature charts, Proprietary wave forecast model, Global satellite data integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buoyweather Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Buoyweather Premium | $95.99 | per year |
| Buoyweather Premium | $95.99 | per year |
| 1 Month Subscription | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1 Year Subscription | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate forecasts
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🌊 Helpful for offshore/fishing activities
- ⭐ Reliable and trusted app
- 💻 Useful website and desktop version

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Premium subscription too expensive
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 📍 Inaccurate location detection
- 🕰️ Limited free forecast period
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find information

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to register new users
- Forecast data not loading properly
- Favorites not saving correctly
- Inconsistent weather information across app and website

**Requested features**

- Add water temperature information
- Improve login and registration process
- Provide more customization options
- Integrate with more weather data sources
- Enhance mobile app performance and stability


### PredictCurrent

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

**Currently charting:** #72 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buoyweather free?

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

### Is PredictCurrent free?

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

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

Buoyweather is rated higher. Buoyweather averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while PredictCurrent averages 4.5 from 255 ratings.

### Do Buoyweather or PredictCurrent have ads?

Buoyweather shows ads; PredictCurrent does not.

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

Buoyweather ships an update every 5 days, and PredictCurrent monthly. Most recently, Buoyweather was updated on October 18, 2026 and PredictCurrent on October 16, 2026.

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

Buoyweather currently peaks at #29 in the App Store charts, and PredictCurrent at #72. 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.*