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PocketGrib

PocketGrib

by Nicko Brennan

577 ratings
456 reviews
#95 in paid Weather
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$5.99

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Released
April 6, 2011
Updated
October 26, 2026

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Nicko Brennan
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Access and analyze global weather data, including wind, precipitation, and pressure, directly on your mobile device. Visualize forecasts with animated maps and detailed graphs, perfect for outdoor activities and meteorology enthusiasts.

✓Download and view global weather data
✓Animated weather map displays
✓Meteogram and raw data views
✓Configurable GRIB file downloads
✓Offline weather data access
✓Support for multiple weather models
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What users say about PocketGrib

Reviews of PocketGrib are mostly positive: the Weather app is rated 4.8/5 from 577 App Store ratings. What users like most: easy to use, accurate weather forecasts. Top complaints: occasional crashes or issues with downloads, wind speed sometimes underestimated. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🚀Easy to use
  • 🚀Accurate weather forecasts
  • 🚀Comprehensive data
  • 🚀Reliable and dependable
  • 🚀Useful for planning sailing/boating trips
  • 🚀Great for weather enthusiasts
  • 🚀Efficient data usage
  • 🚀Excellent app for offshore sailing

Negative things

  • 🐛Occasional crashes or issues with downloads
  • 🐛Wind speed sometimes underestimated
  • 🐛Lack of wave height data for some areas
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What's New in PocketGrib

1.3.0

October 26, 2026

-Fix for crash on iPad for iOS 27

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📊 95

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The app has maintained its position at 95 recently.

Last updated on October 30, 2026.

User reviews

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It’s gone off!

I Pad on IOS 27. It doesn’t work os.
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Fehler in der ipad App

Leider funktioniert ohne vorhandene GribFile die Auswahl mit Karte nicht, der Plus-Button + minimiert die Applikation, man kann keine Files laden. Auf dem iphone funktioniert die App….
WWowo5703

Update nötig?

Stürzt bei mir nach Update auf aktuelles IOS ab
AAcer99999

Stopped working with ipados 27

Excellent app but has stopped working after ipados 27 update.
Ssobercounsel1

Still supported?

Seemed not to work properly and out of maintainance?
JRJ Ruppert
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Corrupted map display after recent update

Bug

Inability to download GRIB files in some areas

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Requested Features

5 requests

Add wave height data

Feature

Improve graphics and visuals

Feature

Provide more weather models to compare

Feature

Faster data updates

Feature

Ability to plot boat position and route

Feature

FAQ

What does PocketGrib do?

PocketGrib allows you to download, view, and analyze global weather data from GRIB files. It displays information like wind, precipitation, pressure, temperature, and waves through an intuitive interface with animated maps and graphical representations.

What are the key features of PocketGrib?

Key features include choosing map locations to overlay weather information, animating weather maps, viewing weather as a meteogram or raw data, configurable downloads to minimize file sizes, and offline viewing capabilities. It also supports third-party GRIB files.

Is PocketGrib free to use?

Based on the provided information, PocketGrib is available for free. There are no mentions of subscription fees, in-app purchases, or advertisements within the application's description.

Who is PocketGrib designed for?

This app is ideal for sailors, windsurfers, storm chasers, outdoor enthusiasts, and both amateur and professional meteorologists. Anyone who needs detailed, on-the-go weather forecasting and analysis will find it useful.

What kind of weather data can I view with PocketGrib?

PocketGrib displays a wide range of weather data including wind speed and direction, precipitation, pressure, air temperature, wave data, cloud cover, relative humidity, CAPE, currents, and 500mb height. It can download data from various models like NOAA's GFS.