Comparison

Weather4D Lite vs NavimetriX

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
Currently charting
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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

About

NavimetriX

This app provides comprehensive marine navigation tools for sailors, including advanced weather forecasting, route optimization, tide predictions, and chart access. It synchronizes data across devices and integrates with onboard instruments for real-time performance tracking.

Highlights
  • Multi-platform cloud sync
  • Weather, waves, and currents forecasting
  • Advanced route optimization
  • Tides & tidal currents
  • Marine charts with offline access
  • NMEA & AIS integration
  • Performance tracking
Features
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NavimetriX is the next-generation cross-platform navigation app built for every sailor: weather, routing, currents, NMEA, AIS, marine charts, logbook and replay, always synchronized across all your devices. Whether you are a recreational boater, an offshore racer, or a long-distance cruiser, NavimetriX brings you everything you need, everywhere: • Multi-platform & cloud sync: Plan at home on your computer or tablet and instantly retrieve all your work onboard. Settings, routes, tracks and logbook follow your account. • Logbook & replay: Time-stamped, geolocated journal (eleven entry categories, periodic positions, MOB button), regulatory PDF export with SHA-256 fingerprint. Replay your trips with the weather of the day, the AIS vessels you met and your boat's polar. • Sharing: Send a trip through a simple web link, no account needed for the recipient, as a replay or LIVE. • Weather, waves, and currents: GRIB files from the world's top models (GFS, ECMWF IFS and AIFS, ICON, AROME, Arpège, WW3, Mercator…): wind, pressure, waves, currents, temperature, precipitation, CAPE. ECMWF archives on demand, AI-forecast rain and lightning, AI weather briefing exportable to PDF. • Advanced routing: High-performance routing engine, recompute with today's weather, course tracking, mark side, RTZ (ECDIS) import/export. Compare different routes and scenarios instantly. • Polars: Extensive library, five-view editor, ORC import, Sailchart with a sail inventory per routing. • Tides & tidal currents: (where available) Integrated predictions, sixth-diurnal constituents and shallow waters. • Marine charts: GeoGarage raster charts (SHOM, UKHO, NOAA, etc.) worldwide (GeoGarage subscription required), seamless offline navigation. • NMEA & AIS integration: Onboard NMEA 0183 instruments in real time, AIS targets with alarms and detailed info, your device's GPS if needed. • Customizable instruments: Instrument bar built by drag-and-drop from 14 gauge types (chart, rudder angle, GNSS satellites, energy, polar, wind dial, compass), barometer and ten-day barograph with alarm, readable without opening a track. • Anchor watch & alarms: Anchor zone, GPS-loss, zone and AIS alarms, remote SMS alerting as an option. • Rain radar & AIS weather stations: Real-time precipitation (where available), European OPERA radar composite, observations broadcast by AIS weather stations. • Remote cockpit: Follow another boat's live NMEA and AIS over the network. • An interface made for the sea: Full-screen chart, marine red night mode, color-blind friendly palette and an energy-saving mode. NavimetriX is designed by sailors, for sailors—combining powerful features with an intuitive and modern interface, and evolving constantly with regular updates. Subscription & Premium Option: • NavimetriX offers a Premium subscription giving access to all features. • Subscription options: annual (auto-renew) • Payment is charged to your app store account at purchase confirmation. Subscription renews automatically unless canceled. • To manage your subscription, go to your App Store account. • Cancel anytime; your access continues until the end of the paid period. NavimetriX: All your navigation, always synchronized, on any device, anywhere you sail. Terms of use: https://navimetrix.com/en/terms-and-conditions/ Privacy policy: https://navimetrix.com/en/legal/

Screenshots

Weather4D Lite4 screens
NavimetriX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NavimetriX at Free against Weather4D Lite's $17.99. NavimetriX also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (87% vs 68%). Weather4D Lite's advantage is chart position (#132 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On rating, ratings volume, 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

NavimetriX is free to download; Weather4D Lite costs $17.99 up front. Weather4D Lite sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and NavimetriX sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $69.99 per year. 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 — 5.0 for Weather4D Lite against 5.0 for NavimetriX. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Weather4D Lite's written reviews are positive against 87% of NavimetriX's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Weather4D Lite ships an update every 2 months, NavimetriX every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Weather4D Lite versus NavimetriX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeather4D LiteNavimetriX
Price$17.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews68.0% of reviews86.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
Best chart rank#132 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size484 MB240 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAPP4NAVSOFT4SAIL

Customer experience

Weather4D Lite

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive68.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative30.0%

NavimetriX

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive86.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative10.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Weather4D Lite

One-time2
  • 3 Months HD Forecast Subscription$17.99
  • 1 Year HD Forecast Subscription$39.99
1 purchases

NavimetriX

Subscriptions1
  • Premium subscription7 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Weather4D Lite free?
Weather4D Lite costs $17.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is NavimetriX free?
NavimetriX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Weather4D Lite or NavimetriX?
Weather4D Lite and NavimetriX are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Weather4D Lite or NavimetriX have ads?
Neither Weather4D Lite nor NavimetriX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Weather4D Lite or NavimetriX?
Weather4D Lite ships an update every 2 months, and NavimetriX every 9 days. Most recently, Weather4D Lite was updated on October 23, 2026 and NavimetriX on October 22, 2026.

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