Comparison

My Tide Times Pro vs PredictRain

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

Head to head
About

My Tide Times Pro

Access tide forecasts, tables, and charts for thousands of locations worldwide. Get real-time data for surfing, fishing, or beach trips, including sunrise/sunset and moon phases. Offline access and a clean interface make it easy to plan your coastal activities.

Highlights
  • Global tide station support (9,000+)
  • Automatic nearest tide table detection
  • Sunrise and sunset times
  • Moonrise, moonset, and moon phase
  • Currents information for US & Canada
  • Offline data access
  • Up to 30-day charts for most locations
Features
Currently charting
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My Tide Times Pro is the only tide times application you'll ever need. Whether you're surfing, fishing or just going to the beach you'll be able to use it to get quick and easy access to the times. We think it's the most beautiful tide times application on the market to date. FEATURES - Supports over 9,000 tidal stations across over 40 countries (including the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, The Netherlands, Australia and New Zealand)! - Find the nearest tide tables to you when the app opens, so you can get tide predictions no matter where you are! - View sunrise & sunset times for all locations alongside the tides in the application! - Moonrise, moonset and moon phase information! - View currents information for selected locations around the US & Canada! (Simply tap on a tide station, if there's currents information you'll see an extra tab). - Never have to worry about ensuring the data is up-to-date because the app takes care of that for you! - Most locations outside of the UK have up to 30 day charts! - When information has been downloaded it is stored on the phone so you can view it without an internet connection! - It offers a clean interface that you just won't get from other apps! - Optimized for the latest iPhone and iPad models. - Pro version offers the same great functionality of My Tide Times but is ad-free, includes widgets and also includes support for Apple Watch to check the tides on the go (including an Apple Watch complication)! If you're in need of tide tables, charts, forecasts or times, don't go elsewhere - install My Tide Times today. It's similar to apps like Tides Near Me Free, Hi Tide and Windy.

About

PredictRain

Get ultra-precise rain forecasts with AI-powered predictions and real-time radar data. Receive instant alerts for incoming rain and plan your outdoor activities with confidence using accumulated rainfall data and historical trends.

Highlights
  • AI-powered 4-hour rain forecasts
  • Real-time rain radar
  • Instant rain alerts
  • Accumulated rainfall tracking
  • Multi-model forecast comparison
  • Lightning tracker
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Stay ahead of the rain with PredictRain, the world's most precise rain forecast app developed by the team behind PredictWind. Built for those who rely on accurate rain predictions, PredictRain combines advanced AI modeling and intuitive tools to support better decision-making. Designed for outdoor enthusiasts and professionals, PredictRain delivers rain forecasting that is reliable, efficient, and built for practical use. Why PredictRain? Pinpoint Accuracy: AI Rain delivers ultra-precise 4-hour forecasts, updated every 10 minutes and refined with real-time radar data for your exact location. Real-Time Alerts: Get instant notifications when rain is headed your way in the next hour, so you can adapt quickly and stay one step ahead. Smarter Planning: View accumulated rainfall over hours or days to better plan your activities and understand how wet the ground will be for your work or adventure. Proven Reliability: PredictRain combines eight global forecast models with localised radar to improve accuracy where it matters most. Key Features: AI Rain: AI-powered 4-hour rain forecasts with location-specific precision. Multi-Model Forecasts: Compare eight models for greater reliability. Rain Radar: Visualise real-time rain movement with customisable overlays. Satellite Imagery: Combine cloud cover and rainfall data for full context. Climate Data: Access historical rainfall trends for seasonal and location-based planning. Rain Alerts: Receive tailored, instant notifications based on incoming rainfall. Lightning Tracker: Monitor global lightning activity with real-time strike classification. Accumulated Rainfall: Track total expected rainfall over hours or days for better planning. Plan Smarter with PredictRain Whether you're preparing for fieldwork, travel, or outdoor events, PredictRain supports more informed decisions with localised rain forecasts, historical data, and real-time alerts. Use core features free. Upgrade to PredictRain Pro to unlock rain alerts, real-time radar, live observations, and support for multiple locations ($29 USD / year or free for users on a PredictWind Basic subscription and above.) Terms and conditions: ​https://www.predictwind.com/about-us/terms-and-conditions Privacy policy: ​https://www.predictwind.com/about-us/privacy-policy

Screenshots

My Tide Times Pro4 screens
PredictRain4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PredictRain at Free against My Tide Times Pro's $3.99. PredictRain also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). My Tide Times Pro's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 68) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On rating, review sentiment, 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

PredictRain is free to download; My Tide Times Pro costs $3.99 up front. My Tide Times Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PredictRain sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for My Tide Times Pro against 4.8 for PredictRain. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Tide Times Pro has 1.2K ratings behind it against 68, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of My Tide Times Pro's written reviews are positive against 71% of PredictRain's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Tide Times Pro ships an update weekly, PredictRain every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
My Tide Times Pro versus PredictRain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy Tide Times ProPredictRain
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (1.2K ratings) — better4.8 (68 ratings)
Positive reviews77.4% of reviews — better70.6% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K — better68
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#32 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJRustonApps B.V.PredictWind Limited

Customer experience

My Tide Times Pro

All ratings1,185 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral2.7%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews177 reviews
Positive77.4%
Neutral7.9%
Negative14.7%

PredictRain

All ratings67 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral6.0%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive70.6%
Neutral11.8%
Negative17.6%

Bugs and requests

My Tide Times Pro

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Tide times inaccurate for some locations
  • Apple Watch complication not working as expected
  • App crashes when trying to access certain features

Requested features

5 requests
  • Extend forecast period to 2-3 weeks
  • Add graphical tide height information
  • Improve search functionality for locations
  • Enhance Apple Watch complication features
  • Fix bugs and improve overall stability

PredictRain

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

My Tide Times Pro

One-time1
  • Buy us a coffee$0.99
3 purchases

PredictRain

Subscriptions3
  • PredictRain Pro Monthly14 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • PredictRain14 Days trial$12.003 Months
  • PredictRain Pro Annual14 Days trial$29.001 Year

Questions

Is My Tide Times Pro free?
My Tide Times Pro costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is PredictRain free?
PredictRain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, My Tide Times Pro or PredictRain?
My Tide Times Pro is rated higher. My Tide Times Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while PredictRain averages 4.8 from 68 ratings.
Do My Tide Times Pro or PredictRain have ads?
Neither My Tide Times Pro nor PredictRain shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My Tide Times Pro or PredictRain?
My Tide Times Pro ships an update weekly, and PredictRain every 3 weeks. Most recently, My Tide Times Pro was updated on October 29, 2026 and PredictRain on October 30, 2026.

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