# Saga Explorer > Global weather, ocean, and fishing data with advanced analytical tools. (iPhone/iPad app by OCENS, Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saga-explorer/id1524082903 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [OCENS, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/594265473) - Category: Weather, Navigation - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 9.2 · 102 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2020-08-24 - Data updated: 2026-06-19 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saga-explorer/id1524082903/reviews.md ## What is Saga Explorer? Saga Explorer (Saga) is your global source for premium weather, ocean and fishing GRIBs, coastal, offshore, and high seas text forecasts, buoy data and Nexrad radar loops. To take full advantage of Saga and blend GRIB data with text, buoy and radar content, a subscription to the OCENS Everon data service is highly recommended. Working together with Everon, Saga is able to rapidly deliver compressed GRIBs, text forecasts, buoy information, and Nexrad radar to any location on earth via satellite or wifi connections. Tell Your Weather Story Saga acquires raw GRIB weather, ocean and fishing data and processes it into the building blocks of your voyage preparation and at-sea decision making. Saga’s exceptional GRIB data and analytics generates interactive images carrying unparalleled insights into the environment around you. Into these GRIBs, Saga melds coastal, offshore and high seas text forecasts from around the world and near-real time data from over 1000 buoys and Nexrad radar loops. Layered content is displayed on a background of high resolution earth imagery for any location in the world. Fingertip pointing reveals high accuracy lat/lon position, bearing and range and, of course, the measure of the weather or ocean parameter value(s). Saga also adds Satellite Mode to conventional Wi-Fi retrieval. Satellite Mode enables connectivity from Saga through Iridium, Inmarsat and Globalstar satellite phones & OCENS’ Everon data servers. Obtain the highest quality weather & ocean data FOR anywhere on Earth FROM anywhere on Earth! One-of-a-Kind Tools Explore your data and augment your decision-making with analytical tools unique to Saga such as Trip Planner, Time Profiling, Route Finder, Thermocline and FishMap. Trip Planner is a one-of-a-kind optimum router for your next voyage. Sketch a proposed route on your Saga GRIB and then use Trip Planner to adjust your departure date/time and/or boat speed to find the best route through the weather ahead. Route Finder narrows your analysis to a single frame of data. Draw a route or transect across any portion of the GRIB frame in front of you. Route Finder responds by casting a 2D chart to show the changes in wind or other Saga parameters along that line. Otherwise subtle or obscure weather or ocean conditions are revealed and actionable with Route Finder’s 2D analytics. Time Profiler looks through Time across all the frames of your data (a 3 day wave forecast may contain 12 or more ‘frames’ of data). Launch Time Profile and point to any spot on the current frame. Time Profiler displays a chart of weather or ocean conditions at that point through all frames of the GRIB you are using. Move your pointer around the screen and the Time Profiler graph dynamically adjusts itself to the target location and the changes in weather that are occurring through time at that spot. Saga tells an awesome story for our fishermen. For you it adds global sea surface AND sub-surface temperature, sea surface height, and ocean currents to its huge met library. Sub-surface temperature data is converted to a thermocline chart of temperature at depth. Rapid changes in temperature at depth reveal not just the bottom of the mixed layer but also critical fishing insights. We further link the Thermocline and Mixed Layer information to our tool set of species-specific preferred temperature zones so you quickly see where the preferred temperatures for your target species are located at and under the surface. Click the FishMap tool and Saga creates a 2D chart identifying ‘hot’ and ‘cold’ zones for your target species. Disclaimer: 1. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. ## Key features - Global weather, ocean, and fishing GRIB data - Coastal, offshore, and high seas text forecasts - Buoy data and Nexrad radar loops - Interactive GRIB data analytics - Trip Planner for route optimization - Time Profiler for historical data analysis - Satellite connectivity for remote access ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Unlimited Met & Ocean 1 month | $99.99 | per month | ## Frequently asked questions about Saga Explorer ### What kind of weather data does Saga Explorer provide? Saga Explorer provides global weather, ocean, and fishing GRIB data, along with coastal, offshore, and high seas text forecasts. It also includes near real-time data from over 1000 buoys and Nexrad radar loops. ### Does Saga Explorer offer any tools for voyage planning? Yes, Saga Explorer features unique tools like Trip Planner, which acts as an optimum router for voyages. You can sketch a route and adjust departure time or boat speed to find the best path through upcoming weather. ### Can I access Saga Explorer data via satellite? Yes, Saga Explorer supports Satellite Mode, enabling connectivity through Iridium, Inmarsat, and Globalstar satellite phones, as well as OCENS' Everon data servers. This allows you to obtain weather and ocean data from anywhere on Earth. ### What are the subscription options for Saga Explorer? Saga Explorer offers a 'Unlimited Met & Ocean 1 month' subscription for $99.99 per month. This subscription is recommended to fully utilize the app's capabilities by blending GRIB data with text, buoy, and radar content. ### Is Saga Explorer suitable for fishermen? Absolutely. Saga Explorer provides global sea surface and sub-surface temperature, sea surface height, and other oceanographic data crucial for fishermen. The app also includes specific tools like FishMap. ### What devices does Saga Explorer support? Saga Explorer is currently supported on iPads. It is designed to leverage the larger screen size for displaying detailed weather and oceanographic information. ### How often is Saga Explorer updated? Saga Explorer was last updated on July 29, 2021, with version 1.0.6. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, the last update indicates ongoing development and maintenance. ### What is the age rating for Saga Explorer? Saga Explorer has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for a wide range of users, including younger individuals, due to its content and interface. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.0.6 — 2021-07-29 Bug Fixes and improvements. ### 1.0.5.20 — 2021-01-08 Bug Fixes and improvements. ### 1.0.4.1 — 2020-11-05 Bug Fixes. ### 1.0.3.16 — 2020-11-04 Bug Fixes. ### 1.0.2.1 — 2020-09-10 Bug Fixes. ## Apps similar to Saga Explorer | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Satellite Weather](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satellite-weather/id642220496) | 1.0 (6) | $12.99 | Weather | | [Ventusky: Weather Forecast](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ventusky-weather-forecast/id1280984498) | 4.8 (35,242) | Free | Weather | | [Doppler Radar - Live Rain Map](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doppler-radar-live-rain-map/id1041249132) | 4.6 (37,495) | Free | Weather | | [Tide Alert (NOAA) - Tide Chart](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tide-alert-noaa-tide-chart/id1352211125) | 4.8 (43,559) | Free | Weather | | [WindHub: Sailing Weather](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windhub-sailing-weather/id1495146577) | 4.2 (246) | Free | Weather | | [WeatherOnline](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weatheronline/id299504833) | 3.0 (1) | $3.99 | Weather | ## More apps by OCENS, Inc. - [OCENS OneMail](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ocens-onemail/id1024311760) - [OneMessage](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onemessage/id1045140760) All apps by OCENS, Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/594265473 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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