Comparison

WeatherTrack GRIB vs PredictWind

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

PredictWind

Get detailed marine weather forecasts, including wind, wave, tide, and current predictions. Compare multiple global weather models and access high-resolution maps. Optimize your routes and plan departures with AI-powered insights and historical climate data.

Highlights
  • Multiple global weather model comparison
  • High-resolution forecast maps
  • AI-powered weather routing
  • Departure planning tools
  • Tidal and ocean current maps
  • 10-day forecast and climate data
  • Live wind observations and webcams
Features
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Official weather supplier to the 37th America's Cup and The Ocean Race. Founded by Olympian and two-time America's Cup winner Jon Bilger, and used by over 2 million sailors, cruisers, fishers, boaters, paddlers, wingfoilers and kiters. Free wind, wave, tide, current and rain forecasts for anywhere on the water, from your home harbour to the middle of an ocean. FORECASTS YOU CAN CROSS-CHECK Compare the world's top-ranking models side by side: ECMWF, AIFS, ICON, UKMO and GFS, plus our own PWAi, PWG and PWE models. Add high-resolution regional models including HRRR, RRFS, AROME, ICON D2, UKMO 2K and our exclusive 1 km PWG & PWE, where available. When the models agree, go. When they don't, you know to wait. MAPS BUILT FOR THE WATER High-resolution forecast maps down to 1 km in selected areas for wind, gust, wave, rain, cloud, pressure, CAPE, air and sea temperature, ocean data and solunar, with animated streamlines, wind barbs or arrows and synoptic displays. Split-screen maps compare models or conditions, such as wind alongside currents. DASHBOARD TO SEE EVERYTHING Our new Dashboard brings together your Daily Briefing, wind, wave and tidal current maps, forecast graphs and a 10-day forecast, all in one view. WEATHER ROUTING PredictWind calculates the optimal route for comfort or speed, factoring in wind, wave, tide, ocean current, depth and your sailing yacht's or powerboat's dimensions and performance. Power Routing finds fuel-efficient routes tailored to your powerboat. Plan longer passages with ECMWF ensemble forecasts out to 30 days. DEPARTURE PLANNING See the conditions you'd meet across four departure times, then choose the departure window that suits your boat and your crew. TIDAL AND OCEAN CURRENT MAPS Tidal current maps at 100 m resolution in high-current areas, a 400 m model within 90 km of the coast and 4 km out to 600 km offshore, coupled with global ocean currents for the complete picture. AI ROUTING AND DEPARTURE SUMMARIES Trained for what matters to boaters, our AI summaries give you expert insight to help you make the right call and keep your family, friends and crew safe. PLAN AHEAD WITH CLIMATE DATA Explore 10 years of wind, wave and weather data, with monthly averages and wind and wave roses. Compare typical morning, afternoon and night conditions to choose when and where to sail, race or explore. PASSAGE GUIDE Find the best time of year for passages worldwide, with months rated Good, Marginal or Avoid, plus written summaries of historical conditions and seasonal planning advice. SEE WHAT'S HAPPENING RIGHT NOW Live wind observations, webcams and AIS coverage of more than 280,000 vessels, so you know the real conditions before you leave the dock. Hybrid satellite imagery, global rain radar and lightning overlays help you track approaching weather, rain and thunderstorms. ALSO INCLUDED • Daily Briefing: the forecast as a plain-text summary. • Tables: detailed wind, wave and rain analysis side by side. • Graphs: compare multiple forecasts at once. • Forecast Validation: see which model has been most accurate near you, checked against actual wind observations. • Weather Alerts: get told when your conditions arrive, including GMDSS extreme weather warnings. • Local Knowledge: the best spots, amenities and activities at your destination. • GPS Tracking: a free tracking page for your blog or website with wind data overlaid. • AI Polars: learn your boat's performance for more accurate routing. Requires a DataHub and Professional subscription. • Forecast Replay, Sail Crossover charts and comfort routing modes for maximum roll, vertical acceleration and slamming. Free to download, with forecasts for any location. Basic, Standard and Professional subscriptions add higher-resolution models, longer-range data and expert tools. Terms and conditions: https://www.predictwind.com/about-us/terms-and-conditions Privacy policy: https://www.predictwind.com/about-us/privacy-policy

Screenshots

WeatherTrack GRIB4 screens
PredictWind4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PredictWind at Free against WeatherTrack GRIB's $9.99. PredictWind also leads on ratings volume (33K vs 161) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). WeatherTrack GRIB's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

PredictWind is free to download; WeatherTrack GRIB costs $9.99 up front. WeatherTrack GRIB sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and PredictWind sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for WeatherTrack GRIB against 4.8 for PredictWind. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PredictWind has 33K ratings behind it against 161, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of WeatherTrack GRIB's written reviews are positive against 84% of PredictWind's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WeatherTrack GRIB ships an update every 6 weeks, PredictWind every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
WeatherTrack GRIB versus PredictWind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeatherTrack GRIBPredictWind
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (161 ratings)4.8 (33K ratings) — better
Positive reviews89.4% of reviews — better84.4% of reviews
Number of ratings16133K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#100#25 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB111 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBest Search Infobrokerage, IncPredictWind Limited

Customer experience

WeatherTrack GRIB

All ratings154 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral1.3%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews357 reviews
Positive89.4%
Neutral3.6%
Negative7.0%

PredictWind

All ratings32,906 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral2.1%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews461 reviews
Positive84.4%
Neutral3.0%
Negative12.6%

Bugs and requests

WeatherTrack GRIB

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

PredictWind

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes or freezes on some devices
  • Inconsistent performance across different locations
  • Subscription issues and billing problems

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved integration with other apps and charts
  • More frequent weather model updates
  • Earlier weather forecast updates
  • Ability to customize alert settings
  • Improved offline functionality

In-app purchases

10 purchases

WeatherTrack GRIB

Subscriptions6
  • 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
One-time4
  • Offline High Resolution MapFree
  • Advanced Local Forecast$0.99
  • MeteoPlus$2.99
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  • Route Weather$5.99
10 purchases

PredictWind

Subscriptions10
  • Basic - Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Basic - 3 Monthly7 Days trial$12.003 Months
  • Basic - Annual7 Days trial$29.001 Year
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  • Standard - Monthly7 Days trial$49.001 Month
  • Standard - 3 Monthly$99.003 Months
  • Professional - Monthly7 Days trial$99.001 Month
  • Standard - 3 Monthly7 Days trial$99.003 Months
  • Standard - Annual7 Days trial$249.001 Year
  • Professional - 3 Monthly7 Days trial$249.003 Months
  • Professional - Annual7 Days trial$499.001 Year

Questions

Is WeatherTrack GRIB free?
WeatherTrack GRIB costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is PredictWind free?
PredictWind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WeatherTrack GRIB or PredictWind?
PredictWind is rated higher. WeatherTrack GRIB averages 4.7 out of 5 from 161 ratings, while PredictWind averages 4.8 from 33K ratings.
Do WeatherTrack GRIB or PredictWind have ads?
Neither WeatherTrack GRIB nor PredictWind shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WeatherTrack GRIB or PredictWind?
WeatherTrack GRIB ships an update every 6 weeks, and PredictWind every 9 days. Most recently, WeatherTrack GRIB was updated on November 10, 2026 and PredictWind on November 12, 2026.
Which is more popular, WeatherTrack GRIB or PredictWind?
WeatherTrack GRIB currently peaks at #100 in the App Store charts, and PredictWind at #25. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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