Surprisingly bad
Given how good PredictWind generally is I’m continually annoyed with how clunky this app is. Not sure why you can’t jus cache downloaded GRIBs in the main PredictWind app, but when you do it on here there are all sorts of weird bugs: models not showing up even when you downloaded them, the frame of view constantly resetting when you switch between routes in weather planning mode, model-selection toggle disappearing from the weather routing view, segments of the grib never being available (e.g. PWG 50km wave and satellite imagery never download no matter how long I let them go). I wish they would just integrate offline functionality into the main PW app so we could use the better UI there.
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Response from developer
Thank you for your feedback. We're actively working on a new version that will resolve these issues and it will be released in the coming weeks. For any specific concerns, please reach out to support@predictwind.com, and we'll be glad to assist you.
Complete Fail
It’s amazing that Predict Wind allows this awful app given the Predict Wind app works so well and smoothly if you have either cell or internet service. There are many reviews here listing the problems in that it is slow and wonky, counter intuitive, confusing, etc. and this is amazing considering how easy the sibling app is to use. What is WRONG with you Predict Wind??? You have customers paying LOTS of money to subscribe and you give us this train wreck of an app. And please don’t respond with contact our customer support bot for a hug! Fix this damn thing! This is not only frustrating but it is dangerous.
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Response from developer
Hi Sprint Bob, We're truly sorry for the frustration and safety concerns you have about the Offshore app. Your feedback matters. Our Customer Support bot FIN can connect you to a human immediately if you either tap "Speak with a human", type it into the Support chat or your email reply. Please do this, and we'll be in touch to help.
PredictWind should be ashamed
I cruise full time, and find the PredictWind service indispensable. But this app is utterly terrible. It feels like PW abandoned development on it years ago. The interface is kludgy and counterintuitive (still, even though I've had 5 years to get used to it). You can't even do simple things like display wave heights in feet (default is meters, and it can't be changed)... or enable/disable individual weather models for routing.
I never want to see UKMO, PWE, or PWG...but they cannot be turned off, and they clutter up and make the graphs confusing, and make the tables needlessly tedious to navigate.
If you choose a model to display on the map (say GFS) and then re-run the route, it defaults back to PWG every time.
This is all just amateurish, lazy programming. I expect better when I pay for an expensive service (I'm a pro level subscriber).
I never want to see UKMO, PWE, or PWG...but they cannot be turned off, and they clutter up and make the graphs confusing, and make the tables needlessly tedious to navigate.
If you choose a model to display on the map (say GFS) and then re-run the route, it defaults back to PWG every time.
This is all just amateurish, lazy programming. I expect better when I pay for an expensive service (I'm a pro level subscriber).
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Response from developer
We want to assist you to get the best out the Offshore App and PredictWind app, it seems like you are having a few issues, please come into support@predictwind.com so we can assist you to get the Offshore App working like you want it too. We are also about to release a new and improved version.
Not worthy of PredictWind
PrefictWind’s service, at its core, is great, but their apps are not. (Why do we need separate apps for current, rain, and offshore use anyway???) The offshore app is the worst of them all. It’s only needed for those who are offshore without Starlink. PredictWind apparently thinks, not entirely unreasonably, that adoption of satellite broadband is becoming so widespread that an app for Iridium users just isn’t needed. They seem to have given up on improving this clunky, buggy, incredibly user-unfriendly app.
Beware though: if you’re still relying on iridium offshore, even as a backup, you’ll need this app and you’ll be disappointed.
Biggest gripe: If you need to make manual additions to your GPS tracking page for any reason, the only way to do it is with this app. The process is painful and buggy.
Beware though: if you’re still relying on iridium offshore, even as a backup, you’ll need this app and you’ll be disappointed.
Biggest gripe: If you need to make manual additions to your GPS tracking page for any reason, the only way to do it is with this app. The process is painful and buggy.
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Response from developer
Hi Robert, thanks for getting in touch. I'm not sure what's going wrong for you, but please get in touch with us at support@predictwind.com. If there's a bug, we'll sort it out. A new version is due out soon. The Offshore App is a critical tool for offshore sailors with Iridium devices. It has everything you need for safe routing.
Helpful
Very good app with enough features for ordinary users.
Company dedicated to failure
PredictWind keeps making promises but they cause more problems than they can fix. Even their support bot is broken so I couldn’t get past entering my email address. The warning messages are completely covered up by the date on iPhone so the app is useless. Just like everything else they have done, broken by design and unlikely to be fixed anytime soon.
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Not user-friendly at all!
On install it says ‘GRIB is 1953 dats old’, and it is impossible to figure out what to do next! What is a GRIB anyway?!
Won’t update maps
Super expensive, won’t update any maps with a basic subscription
Rated by mistake but can’t remove it.
Rated by mistake but I can’t remove it. So since I am forced to write a review, here is my one star for being so insanely expensive.
Good system.
I really like the interface and the ability to see the results of the various algorithms so you can average the results for yourself. I would really like it to be able to download information through Garmin InReach like it does through Iridium Go. The next logical step is for total integration with Garmin ( or other similar) MFDs so the PredictWind app sits on the MFD.
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Great app and love the new update
Easy to use and straight forward got to be the best routing app on the market. Now the offshore app has the ability to view UKMO forecasts too. My app of choice even if its just for a checking the forecast and not needing to route. That way you get used to using it. Quite like the ability to view GMDSS area forecasts too thats handy for information
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Now useless for land applications.
Old app offered land surfaces in full color topographic format. A great resource for off grid land explorers. Newer downgraded version shows all land surfaces in blue color, making it impossible to easily locate terrain features. Obviously, PredictWind no longer cares about serving land exploration users. Too bad.
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Must have a subscription to do anything
There is no way to try the app and evaluate it without a subscription.
Really cool platform for offshore when paired with iridium Go
So far, so good.
Très bien au large
Facile à utiliser avec un iridium go
Bulletins 'légers' qui garantissent un chargement rapide
Cartes explicites
Bulletins 'légers' qui garantissent un chargement rapide
Cartes explicites
Проблемы в приложении
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Läuft nicht mehr...
Ich wollte in ein paar Stunden zur Überquerung des indischen Ozeans aufbrechen...iridium go und iPad laufen problemlos. Ihr App will kein Wetter über Satellit laden: Fehler Update subscription! Aber wie und warum ist auch nach einstündiger Internet Recherche nicht rauszubekommen. Die Informationen auf ihrer Homepage sind mangelhaft oder unzutreffend. „ sie können das Update umsonst über das App machen“ drücken Sie auf update“ JA WO SOLL DER DENN BITTE SEIN?
Ach 250$ zahlen dann geht es wieder...nein danke!
Ach 250$ zahlen dann geht es wieder...nein danke!
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PredictWind offshore app hits the spot for serious Cruising
The PredictWind Offshore App is an awesome tool for getting a passage just right whether it’s coastal or offshore and has all the tools to make confident decision making for the skipper easy. Ten out of ten, keep up the good work.
Iridium go
We can make it work on web but when we go to iridium go it says we have to buy subscription. My understanding it is free?
We have the size of the file only 3 kB
We have the size of the file only 3 kB
Response from developer
Hi Andy, To download data on an Iridium GO! you will need either the Standard or Professional package. Please contact us at support@predictwind.com for more information.
Doesn't work on the iPod
Great app in combination with an IridiumGo on iPhone and iPad. For some reason doesn’t work on my iPod Touch. I have reported this to Iridium but it's been months now. Should be an easy bug to fix, no reason for it not to work on the iPod Touch.
