# Weather4D Lite vs Global Surface Winds

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Weather4D Lite at 68% against Global Surface Winds's 0%. Weather4D Lite also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). Global Surface Winds's advantage is price (Free vs $17.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On device support there is nothing between them.

Global Surface Winds is free to download; Weather4D Lite costs $17.99 up front. Weather4D Lite sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Global Surface Winds asks for nothing beyond the download.

Weather4D Lite holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Global Surface Winds has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Weather4D Lite's written reviews are positive against 0% of Global Surface Winds's.

Weather4D Lite ships an update every 2 months, Global Surface Winds every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weather4D Lite | Global Surface Winds |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $17.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather4d-lite/id418723845/reviews)** | [1.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-surface-winds/id1046919266/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | **68.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 20 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#143** | — |
| Size | 484 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [APP4NAV](https://appshunter.io/developer/418723848) | [corey hoggard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1042853133) |

## What reviewers say

### Weather4D Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather4d-lite/id418723845)

**Currently charting:** #143 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Visualize complex atmospheric and oceanic data in 3D HD layers. Download and customize GRIB files from various models for detailed weather and sea condition forecasts. Compare different models and data types side-by-side.

**Highlights:** 3D HD weather data layers, Automatic and manual animation, Customizable GRIB file downloads, Split-screen comparison (iPad), Multiple weather and oceanographic models, Location-based forecasting

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Months HD Forecast Subscription | $17.99 | one-time |
| 1 Year HD Forecast Subscription | $39.99 | one-time |


### Global Surface Winds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-surface-winds/id1046919266)

Visualize global wind patterns with this interactive mapping application. It transforms data from the USDOC into an easy-to-use mobile tool for understanding wind conditions worldwide.

**Highlights:** Interactive wind mapping, Global wind data visualization, USDOC data integration, Mobile application interface, Ease of use

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Weather4D Lite free?

Weather4D Lite costs $17.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Global Surface Winds free?

Global Surface Winds is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Weather4D Lite or Global Surface Winds?

Weather4D Lite is rated higher. Weather4D Lite averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Global Surface Winds averages 1.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Weather4D Lite or Global Surface Winds have ads?

Global Surface Winds shows ads; Weather4D Lite does not.

### Which is updated more often, Weather4D Lite or Global Surface Winds?

Weather4D Lite ships an update every 2 months, and Global Surface Winds every 20 months. Most recently, Weather4D Lite was updated on October 19, 2026 and Global Surface Winds on October 11, 2026.

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