# WeatherTrack GRIB vs WeatherMap+

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | WeatherTrack GRIB | WeatherMap+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (159 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weathertrack-grib/id417401887/reviews)** | [4.7 (538 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weathermap-plus/id471629622/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 159 | **538** |
| Positive reviews | **89.4% of reviews** | 85.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#65** | #89 |
| Size | 131 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Best Search Infobrokerage, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/417401890) | [Michal Frankowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/330935779) |

## What reviewers say

### WeatherTrack GRIB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weathertrack-grib/id417401887)

**Currently charting:** #65 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GRIB Robot | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| GRIB Robot | $5.99 | per month |
| Tidetech Currents | $7.99 | per month |
| GRIB Robot | $15.99 | per 3 months |
| Tidetech Currents | $34.99 | per 6 months |
| Tidetech Currents | $46.99 | per year |
| Offline High Resolution Map | Free | one-time |
| Advanced Local Forecast | $0.99 | one-time |
| MeteoPlus | $2.99 | one-time |
| Route Weather | $5.99 | one-time |


### WeatherMap+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weathermap-plus/id471629622)

**Currently charting:** #89 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Interactive world map, Switchable weather layers, Detailed weather data (0.25 degrees), View weather changes over time, Up to 5-day forecast

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best weather radar
- 👍 Accurate and reliable forecasts
- 👍 Comprehensive weather data
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 👍 Helpful for travel planning and outdoor activities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes or freezes on newer iOS versions
- 🐛 Outdated or missing data in some locations
- 🔋 High data usage for map downloads
- 🕰️ Slow to load maps and data

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch with iOS 10 and later
- Current location not detected on startup
- Weather data inaccurate or not updating properly

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WeatherTrack GRIB free?

WeatherTrack GRIB costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is WeatherMap+ free?

WeatherMap+ costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WeatherTrack GRIB or WeatherMap+?

WeatherTrack GRIB is rated higher. WeatherTrack GRIB averages 4.7 out of 5 from 159 ratings, while WeatherMap+ averages 4.7 from 538 ratings.

### Do WeatherTrack GRIB or WeatherMap+ have ads?

Neither WeatherTrack GRIB nor WeatherMap+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WeatherTrack GRIB or WeatherMap+?

WeatherTrack GRIB ships an update every 6 weeks, and WeatherMap+ every 2 months. Most recently, WeatherTrack GRIB was updated on November 1, 2026 and WeatherMap+ on November 4, 2026.

### Which is more popular, WeatherTrack GRIB or WeatherMap+?

WeatherTrack GRIB currently peaks at #65 in the App Store charts, and WeatherMap+ at #89. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*