# PredictWind Offshore Weather vs LuckGrib

The clearest difference is rating: LuckGrib at 4.9 against PredictWind Offshore Weather's 3.5. LuckGrib also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 54%) and ratings volume (343 vs 41). PredictWind Offshore Weather's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LuckGrib sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. PredictWind Offshore Weather asks for nothing beyond the download.

LuckGrib holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LuckGrib has 343 ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of PredictWind Offshore Weather's written reviews are positive against 93% of LuckGrib's.

PredictWind Offshore Weather ships an update monthly, LuckGrib every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PredictWind Offshore Weather | LuckGrib |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/predictwind-offshore-weather/id1068677891/reviews) | **[4.9 (343 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luckgrib/id1318450117/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 41 | **343** |
| Positive reviews | 54.3% of reviews | **92.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 527 MB | 173 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.4** | 18.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PredictWind Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/477048590) | [Craig McPheeters](https://appshunter.io/developer/590365129) |

## What reviewers say

### PredictWind Offshore Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/predictwind-offshore-weather/id1068677891)

Access detailed offshore weather forecasts and marine tools for coastal and offshore passages. Download GRIB files, view weather routes, and utilize advanced marine data for safe and efficient navigation.

**Highlights:** Download GRIB files, View weather routes, Access forecast models, Marine tools, Weather routing, GPS tracking, AIS data

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### LuckGrib

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luckgrib/id1318450117)

This app provides advanced weather data visualization, downloading, and routing for sailors and weather enthusiasts. It offers access to a wide range of global and high-resolution weather and ocean models, with features for optimizing routes and analyzing complex weather parameters. Remote access via satellite is also supported.

**Highlights:** GRIB file reader, viewer, and downloader, Advanced weather routing and route analysis, Satellite data access, High-resolution global and regional weather models, Ocean current models, Detailed weather parameter analysis

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 14-day Trial | Free | one-time |
| 14 day trial of Offshore Data | Free | one-time |
| 14 day Weather Routing trial | Free | one-time |
| LuckGrib weather data access | $29.99 | one-time |
| Premium Offshore Data access | $59.99 | one-time |
| Weather Routing access | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent weather forecasting and routing
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 💡 Wide range of weather models and data sources
- 🚢 Tailored for sailors and offshore navigation
- 💰 One-time purchase, no subscription fees

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with GRIB file downloads
- ⚠️ Steep learning curve for some features
- 🔍 Lack of support for some boat types (e.g., catamarans)

**Reported bugs**

- Reported issues with 'no wind data for start time'
- Occasional app crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Integration with boat instruments and data logging
- More advanced routing options and customization
- Improved support for regional weather models


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PredictWind Offshore Weather free?

PredictWind Offshore Weather is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is LuckGrib free?

LuckGrib is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PredictWind Offshore Weather or LuckGrib?

LuckGrib is rated higher. PredictWind Offshore Weather averages 3.5 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while LuckGrib averages 4.9 from 343 ratings.

### Do PredictWind Offshore Weather or LuckGrib have ads?

Neither PredictWind Offshore Weather nor LuckGrib shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PredictWind Offshore Weather or LuckGrib?

PredictWind Offshore Weather ships an update monthly, and LuckGrib every 2 months. Most recently, PredictWind Offshore Weather was updated on October 26, 2026 and LuckGrib on October 26, 2026.

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