# Weather4D Lite vs NavimetriX

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weather4D Lite | NavimetriX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $17.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather4d-lite/id418723845/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navimetrix/id6751144072/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 68.0% of reviews | **86.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#132** | — |
| Size | 484 MB | 240 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [APP4NAV](https://appshunter.io/developer/418723848) | [SOFT4SAIL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1647221910) |

## What reviewers say

### Weather4D Lite

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

**Currently charting:** #132 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 |


### NavimetriX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navimetrix/id6751144072)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium subscription | $69.99 | per year |


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