# MyCoast.org vs PredictCurrent

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MyCoast.org at none against PredictCurrent's 5. MyCoast.org also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 57%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). PredictCurrent's advantage is ratings volume (255 vs 12) and chart position (#80 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PredictCurrent sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 per month. MyCoast.org asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for MyCoast.org against 4.5 for PredictCurrent. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PredictCurrent has 255 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of MyCoast.org's written reviews are positive against 57% of PredictCurrent's.

MyCoast.org ships an update every 6 weeks, PredictCurrent monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyCoast.org | PredictCurrent |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mycoastorg/id939770387/reviews) | **[4.5 (255 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/predictcurrent/id6468610449/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **255** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 56.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#80** |
| Size | 20 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blue Urchin](https://appshunter.io/developer/939770386) | [PredictWind Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/477048590) |

## What reviewers say

### MyCoast.org

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mycoastorg/id939770387)

Quickly submit photos of coastal events like storm damage or king tides to state agencies. Pinpoint your location and upload images directly from your device.

**Highlights:** Submit photos of coastal events, Pinpoint location, Upload to state agencies, Track storm damage, Monitor king tides, Report nuisance flooding

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### PredictCurrent

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

**Currently charting:** #80 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 MyCoast.org free?

MyCoast.org is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PredictCurrent free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MyCoast.org or PredictCurrent?

PredictCurrent is rated higher. MyCoast.org averages 4.4 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while PredictCurrent averages 4.5 from 255 ratings.

### Do MyCoast.org or PredictCurrent have ads?

Neither MyCoast.org nor PredictCurrent shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MyCoast.org or PredictCurrent?

MyCoast.org ships an update every 6 weeks, and PredictCurrent monthly. Most recently, MyCoast.org was updated on October 5, 2026 and PredictCurrent on October 16, 2026.

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