Weather4D Lite vs Marées
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Weather4D Lite
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.
- 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
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Weather4D Lite is a powerful meteorological application based on atmospheric and oceanic data in GRIB format. It benefits from an interface derived from the “Routing & Navigation” version. View combined weather data displayed in 3D HD layers animated automatically or manually by sliding a finger on the screen. Use GFS model to get started. In addition, over 35 weather and oceanographic models are available with a yearly subscription (in-app purchase). Create your own geographical zones, select the models you need and download only the characteristics that matter to you: data type, resolution, periodicity, file size, etc. GRIB files can be downloaded anywhere through a regular or satellite internet connection. Split the screen (iPad only) to combine and/or compare: navigation and weather, weather and waves or currents, two weather models… The splitted screens can display charts at different scales. Create or import locations, combine them with GRIB forecast models and get a holistic view of the sea conditions. Default Models and Charts ———————————— GFS global forecast model at 0.25 °, 0.5 °, 1 ° and 2 ° resolutions. BING global chart OSM (Opens Street Map) global chart Optional Models (in-app purchase): ——————————————————— Weather -------- NAM USA GEM Global COAMPS Europe, West Atlantic, Central America, East Pacific ICON-EU Europe ARPEGE Global, Europe AROME France, Antilles, Guyane, Polynésie, Calédonie, Indien AROME HD France WRF France, Europe, Greece, NW Africa, Azores, Lesser Antilles, Greater Antilles Waves ------- MFWAM Global, Europe, France FNMOC WW3 Global, Europe Currents --------- MyOcean Global, IBI, NWS, Baltic, Med NCOM AMSEAS, USEAST, ALASKA, SOCAL, HAWAII
Marées
Provides tide schedules, heights, and coefficients for over 150 French ports and some British ports. It operates autonomously, requiring internet only for updates and maps, and does not use geolocation data outside the app.
- Tide schedules for 150+ French ports
- Tide data for British ports
- Harmonic constants from Previ Mer
- Autonomous operation
- Customizable tide height thresholds
- Local time display (summer/winter)
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Schedule, heights and coefficients of the tides on more than 150 French ports and some ports in Great Britain. Application made from the harmonic constants provided by Previ Mer. It is completely autonomous: the internet connection is only used for updates and for displaying maps. No advertising. No use of geolocation data outside the application and only to locate the nearest port. All local times displayed are summer and winter times. The menu allows you to calculate the tides and give the specifics for a day Set your own threshold (minimum height for practicing navigation or maximum for fishing on foot). Ask for other ports if necessary. Thank you for sharing your comments in order to further improve the application.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Weather4D Lite at 71% against Marées's 6%. Weather4D Lite also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and chart position (#141 vs unranked). Marées's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $17.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ratings volume, ads, monetization model 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
Weather4D Lite costs $17.99 and Marées $1.99 up front. Weather4D Lite sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Marées asks for nothing beyond the download.
Weather4D Lite holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Weather4D Lite's written reviews are positive against 6% of Marées's.
Weather4D Lite ships an update every 2 months, Marées every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.
| Parameter | Weather4D Lite | Marées |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $17.99 | $1.99 — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 71.1% of reviews — better | 6.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #141 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 484 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | APP4NAV | Christian Guine |
Customer experience
Weather4D Lite
Marées
In-app purchases
Weather4D Lite
- 3 Months HD Forecast Subscription$17.99
- 1 Year HD Forecast Subscription$39.99
Marées
No in-app purchases
Questions
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