Comparison

Squid vs PredictCurrent

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

Head to head
About

Squid

This marine navigation app provides professional-grade weather forecasts and smart routing tools for sailors. It offers multi-model GRIB data, meteograms, and an extensive polar database, optimized for offshore and low-bandwidth use.

Highlights
  • Smart routing engine with roadbook
  • Cloud routing with multi-route comparison
  • Multi-model GRIB viewer
  • Forecasts up to 10 days
  • Meteograms for multi-model comparison
  • Extensive polar database
  • Lightweight GRIBs for offline use
Features
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The weather routing app trusted by the world's top offshore sailors. Squid is the mobile version of SquidX — the routing solution used by elite teams in the Vendée Globe, Route du Rhum, Transat Jacques Vabre, The Ocean Race, and more. Now that same professional-grade power is in your pocket. From solo ocean racers to weekend cruisers, Squid gives every sailor access to accurate multi-model weather data and smart routing tools — rebuilt for speed, simplicity, and offshore use. A brand-new version has just launched: completely redesigned interface, major performance upgrades, and new features continuously in development. Key Features • Smart routing engine with roadbook tool • Cloud routing with multi-route comparison • Multi-model GRIB viewer: GFS, ECMWF, AROME, ARPEGE, GEM, NAM and more • Forecasts up to 10 days, 1–3 hour time steps • Meteograms for multi-model comparison (wind & pressure) • Extensive polar database (racing & cruising yachts) • Lightweight GRIBs optimized for offline use • Iridium GO!® compatible — built for low-bandwidth environments • Custom map visualizations: isolines, wind barbs, arrows, particles Weather Coverage Wind, gusts, MSLP, rainfall, cloud cover, CAPE, humidity, temperature, surface currents, swell & wind waves. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PredictCurrent

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
Currently charting
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Navigate coastal adventures with precision using real-time tidal current data from PredictWind. PredictCurrent delivers ultra-high-resolution 100m tidal current maps, plus 400m and 4km maps covering 90% of global coastlines. It also includes full ocean current coverage, empowering fishermen, sailors, and coastal explorers with essential tools for current tracking, tide planning, and marine navigation. Developed by PredictWind’s expert oceanographers, trusted globally for industry-leading forecasting, PredictCurrent supports confident and safe coastal navigation for boating, fishing, sailing, and kayaking. Why PredictCurrent - Unrivalled Precision: Ultra-high-resolution 100m tidal current maps provide unmatched detail for coastal tide planning, ideal for fishing, sailing, or paddle sports. Also includes 400m and 4km resolution maps. - Trusted Expertise: Built by PredictWind, pioneers in marine and ocean current forecasting, delivering professional-grade data. - Comprehensive Tracking: Monitor tidal currents, ocean currents, winds, waves, and sea temperatures with animated maps and hourly tide chart data for 10 days. - Coastal Navigation: Join fishermen, sailors, kayakers, and coastal explorers worldwide who rely on PredictWind’s marine weather and current data for informed navigation. Key Features - Ultra-High-Resolution 100m Tidal Current Maps: Visualise intricate nearshore water current movements with clarity, ideal for coastal navigation, route planning, and safety. - High-Resolution 400m & 4km Maps: Access tide and ocean current coverage for 90% of global coastlines, seamlessly integrated with live ocean current data. - Advanced Dashboard: Analyse wind-against-current interactions, wave heights, tide cycles, and directions using accurate ECMWF wind forecasts. - Animated 10-Day Forecasts: View dynamic tidal currents, ocean currents, wind, waves, and sea temperature forecasts on interactive marine maps. - Detailed Data Tables: Access hourly data on current speed and direction, plus alerts for wind-against-current situations. Tailored for fisherman, sailors, kayakers, and coastal adventurers, PredictCurrent offers essential tools for safe marine planning—backed by PredictWind’s proven ocean data and current tracking accuracy. Start with a 14-day free trial. Access ultra-high-resolution tidal current data, tide charts, ocean current forecasts, wind, waves, and sea temperature tools for your next coastal journey. Terms & Conditions: https://www.predictcurrent.com/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://www.predictcurrent.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Squid4 screens
PredictCurrent4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Squid at 4.8 against PredictCurrent's 4.5. PredictCurrent's advantage is review sentiment (57% vs 38%) and chart position (#68 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. Squid sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Squid holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 55 and 266 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of Squid's written reviews are positive against 57% of PredictCurrent's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Squid versus PredictCurrent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquidPredictCurrent
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (55 ratings) — better4.5 (266 ratings)
Positive reviews38.4% of reviews56.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings55266 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#68 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size253 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDICE-ENGINEERINGPredictWind Limited

Customer experience

Squid

All ratings55 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral3.6%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive38.4%
Neutral6.8%
Negative54.8%

PredictCurrent

All ratings255 ratings
Positive85.9%
Neutral2.7%
Negative11.4%
Written reviews76 reviews
Positive56.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative43.4%

Bugs and requests

Squid

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

PredictCurrent

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • 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
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  • Free trial access inconsistent across devices
  • iPad version blocks access to charts despite iPhone trial access
  • Data unavailable errors at valid deep water locations

Requested features

9 requests
  • 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
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  • Better 100m resolution coverage beyond UK Solent region
  • Cross-platform synchronization between iPhone and iPad
  • Offline access to saved locations
  • Multi-language support (German, French, etc.)

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Squid

Subscriptions8
  • HIRES Europe 1 Week$5.997 Days
  • HIRES USA 1 Week$6.997 Days
  • HIRES Europe 1 Month$9.991 Month
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  • HIRES USA 1 Month$9.991 Month
  • HIRES Europe 3 Months$18.993 Months
  • HIRES USA 3 Months$18.993 Months
  • HIRES Europe 1 Year$33.991 Year
  • HIRES USA 1 Year$33.991 Year
5 purchases

PredictCurrent

Subscriptions5
  • PredictCurrent Pro 1-Month14 Days trial$15.001 Month
  • PredictCurrent Pro 3-Monthly14 Days trial$29.003 Months
  • PredictCurrent Pro 3-Monthly3 Days trial$29.003 Months
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  • PredictCurrent Pro 3-Monthly7 Days trial$29.003 Months
  • PredictCurrent Pro Annual14 Days trial$99.001 Year

Questions

Is Squid free?
Squid 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, Squid or PredictCurrent?
Squid is rated higher. Squid averages 4.8 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while PredictCurrent averages 4.5 from 266 ratings.
Do Squid or PredictCurrent have ads?
Neither Squid nor PredictCurrent shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Squid or PredictCurrent?
Squid ships an update monthly, and PredictCurrent monthly. Most recently, Squid was updated on October 20, 2026 and PredictCurrent on October 20, 2026.

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