SatSquatch vs Pocket Models
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SatSquatch
Visualize detailed weather data with customizable maps. Access free satellite imagery and advanced layers with a subscription. Perfect for weather enthusiasts seeking beautiful, high-quality data.
- Customizable weather maps
- GOES weather satellite data
- Real-time high-res mesoanalysis
- MRMS data layers
- User-friendly interface
- Subscription for advanced features
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SatSquatch is an app for weather enthusiasts who want high-quality, beautiful data & a user-friendly interface. SatSquatch allows you to create your own maps using various data layers such as GOES weather satellite, real-time high-res mesoanalysis, MRMS, and more! We provide all GOES satellite data layers for free as well as others. More advanced layers & features such as custom map presets require a subscription to SatSquatch Pro. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://wxbyte.com/satsquatch-privacy
Pocket Models
Access and view detailed weather models like GFS, ECMWF, and NAM directly on your mobile device. This application simplifies weather forecasting by providing an easy-to-use interface, eliminating the need to navigate complex websites.
- View GFS weather models
- Access ECMWF models
- Utilize NAM weather data
- Simplified mobile interface
- Weather model visualization
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This app makes it easy to see weather models on the go. View the GFS, ECMWF, and NAM with more models to come. Forget the hassle of going to the web browser and searching for models with tiny buttons that makes it hard to find what you want.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SatSquatch at 4.3 against Pocket Models's 3.0. SatSquatch also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 50%) and chart position (#194 vs unranked). Pocket Models's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (daily vs every 4 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. SatSquatch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Pocket Models asks for nothing beyond the download.
SatSquatch holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SatSquatch has 16 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of SatSquatch's written reviews are positive against 50% of Pocket Models's.
SatSquatch ships an update every 4 weeks, Pocket Models daily. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SatSquatch | Pocket Models |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (16 ratings) — better | 3.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 70.6% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #194 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 80 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WxByte LLC | Atlas Horne |
Customer experience
SatSquatch
Pocket Models
In-app purchases
SatSquatch
- SatSquatch Pro7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- SatSquatch Pro$49.991 Year
Pocket Models
No in-app purchases
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