WeatherTrack GRIB vs WeatherMap+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WeatherTrack GRIB
Access detailed worldwide weather data, including wind, waves, and currents, with offline capabilities. Plan routes and visualize forecasts with customizable maps and meteograms. Ideal for professionals and amateurs needing precise meteorological information.
- Worldwide GRIB data viewer
- Offline map and forecast access
- Detailed weather layers (wind, waves, currents)
- Route planning and meteograms
- GRIB file import/export
- Animation and sharing options
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WEATHERTRACK Amazing Weather Details at your Fingertips. Worldwide. "An incredibly comprehensive weather app - it accesses many data models from different agencies and provides worldwide coverage. The GRIB layers include wind, precipitation, wave height/direction/period, ocean and tidal currents, air and sea temps, relative humidity and more. WeatherTrack works offline, and GRIB files can be downloaded through an SSB connection, an Iridium AxcessPoint or as an email attachment and opened in the app." (App of the month! in Cruisingworld) http://goo.gl/PLzpI0 (at a glance) Official partner in the AMERICA's CUP TEAM ARTEMIS (2013) Forecasts for Professionals and Amateurs... "Great Tool - I hardly use my SSB radio for weather information any more. Whenever I can pick up Internet via mobile phone, WeatherTrack is much simpler and provides everything that I want." Everything you could ever want in one app: +++ GRIB VIEWER FEATURES in DETAIL: Select area of interest and get detailed GRIB data. View online/offline, point forecast or meteogram (graph). Weather types (GRIB layers): + Wind (10 m above MSL) + Gusts + CAPE + Precipitation (rain/snow) + Dew point + Cloud Cover + Waves Height/Direction/Period + Ocean current (RTOFS) + Barometric Pressure,Highs (H)/Lows (L) + Air-/Sea Temperature, Temp. at 500 mb + Relative Humidity, Geopot.Height at 500 mb Forecasts: + Worldwide Coverage + Forecasts up to 16 days (depending on data model) + Data models:GFS, COAMPS, NAVGEM; current: RTOFS; waves:WW3, WAM85, FNMOC-WW3/FNMOC-MED/FNMOC-EQAM + Resolution: 0.05°, 0.5°, 1°, 2°, 2.5° (dep.on data model) + Forecast interval: from 15 min up to 24hr (dep.on data model) + Updated every 6 hr (GFS) Map: + Offline, high res vector map. Use it offshore or in the mountains. + Zoom in - to 0.001° (111 m /121 yd) - (for very high res GRIB files) + Customizable + Online map (satellite/hybrid/map view) Specials: + Works easily with low bandwith + User friendly + Meteogram, dynamic, displays any layer + Open GRIB files from Email/Browser, 3rd party + Share (Twitter, Facebook, email) + City/Airport Search + Magnifier + In-app guide (offline) + Animation - watch & share + Import/export GRIB files to and from your PC + GRIB via Iridium access point +++ ROUTE WEATHER helps you plan your trip well (In-App purchase). http://goo.gl/PXFCIj (at a glance) + Create your own route. Import/Export to and from other apps (e.g. Dropbox). + Edit waypoints: name, lat/long, duration to next waypoint, (estimated) speed, fuel + Select wind mode: true, relative, apparent + Route Meteogram + Share complete route files by email and open in apps (e.g. Dropbox). + Online map. Display route in satellite/hybrid/map view. +++ GRIB Robot (subscription**) Makes the retrieval of GRIB files over satellite connections easy. +++Tidetech (subscription**) Worldwide hi res Ocean/tidal current +++ GLOBAl-LOCAL Satellite View + Fascinating view from space. + Worldwide clouds updated every 3 hours + Anywhere detailed Point Forecasts on your finger tip, not only for two million locations + World Clock, analog/digital +++ WEATHER ONLINE Selected online resources + Satellite + Radar + Fax + Aviation weather (partly) + Surface analysis + Snow precipitation and more. **SUBSCRIPTIONS AUTOMATICALLY RENEW unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before end of current period. Tidetech Price: USD $7.99/mo, $34.99/6 mo, $46.99/12 mo GRIB Robot Price: USD $2.99/7d, $5.99/mo, $15.99/3 mo, $28.99/6mo Your iTunes account will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal within 24-hours prior to end of current period unless you change your subscription preferences in your account settings. More: http://goo.gl/CQHG5H WeatherTrack, the Swiss Army Knife for Weather Enthusiasts! One app - many tools
WeatherMap+
Explore global weather patterns with interactive maps. View current and future weather events with detailed layers for temperature, wind, and precipitation. Forecasts are available for up to five days.
- Interactive world map
- Switchable weather layers
- Detailed weather data (0.25 degrees)
- View weather changes over time
- Up to 5-day forecast
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*** Featured by The New York Times on Nov 22, 2012 (Software That Shows What Your Shiny New iPad Can Do) *** WeatherMap+ is an interactive app, which allows you to pan and zoom around a map of the world, switch various weather layers in order to get a comprehensive view of both current and future weather events. - detail up to 0.25 degrees on land or sea anywhere in the world. - view how weather conditions change over time for your individual area and weather around the world - get basic overview of cloudiness, precipitation, temperature, wind speed and pressure in a singe view - switch between available layers: "all layers", "temperature", "wind speed", "pressure" - see the weather forecast up to 5 days
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WeatherMap+ at none against WeatherTrack GRIB's 10. WeatherMap+ also leads on price ($2.99 vs $9.99) and ratings volume (538 vs 159). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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
WeatherTrack GRIB costs $9.99 and WeatherMap+ $2.99 up front. WeatherTrack GRIB sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. WeatherMap+ asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for WeatherTrack GRIB against 4.7 for WeatherMap+. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 159 and 538 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of WeatherTrack GRIB's written reviews are positive against 85% of WeatherMap+'s.
WeatherTrack GRIB ships an update every 6 weeks, WeatherMap+ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WeatherTrack GRIB | WeatherMap+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | $2.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (159 ratings) — better | 4.7 (538 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 89.4% of reviews — better | 85.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 159 | 538 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #65 — better | #89 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 131 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Best Search Infobrokerage, Inc | Michal Frankowski |
Customer experience
WeatherTrack GRIB
WeatherMap+
Bugs and requests
WeatherTrack GRIB
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
WeatherMap+
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes on launch with iOS 10 and later
- Current location not detected on startup
- Weather data inaccurate or not updating properly
Requested features
7 requests- Add cloud cover overlay
- Provide wind speed in MPH/KPH instead of wind barbs
- Allow saving favorite locations
- Implement offline caching for maps and data
- Add animation for weather data progression
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- Include humidity data in the graphs
- Provide weather data for additional altitude levels
In-app purchases
WeatherTrack GRIB
- GRIB Robot$2.997 Days
- GRIB Robot$5.991 Month
- Tidetech Currents$7.991 Month
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- GRIB Robot$15.993 Months
- Tidetech Currents$34.996 Months
- Tidetech Currents$46.991 Year
- Offline High Resolution MapFree
- Advanced Local Forecast$0.99
- MeteoPlus$2.99
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- Route Weather$5.99
WeatherMap+
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is WeatherTrack GRIB free?
Is WeatherMap+ free?
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