# Squid vs PredictCurrent

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 (#71 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Squid | PredictCurrent |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squid-marine-navigation/id999783032/reviews)** | [4.5 (266 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/predictcurrent/id6468610449/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 55 | **266** |
| Positive reviews | 38.4% of reviews | **56.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#71** |
| Size | 253 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DICE-ENGINEERING](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885802964) | [PredictWind Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/477048590) |

## What reviewers say

### Squid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squid-marine-navigation/id999783032)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HIRES Europe 1 Week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| HIRES USA 1 Week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| HIRES Europe 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| HIRES USA 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| HIRES Europe 3 Months | $18.99 | per 3 months |
| HIRES USA 3 Months | $18.99 | per 3 months |
| HIRES Europe 1 Year | $33.99 | per year |
| HIRES USA 1 Year | $33.99 | per year |


### PredictCurrent

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

**Currently charting:** #71 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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*