Comparison

Weather4D Lite vs Cloudbase Weather

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

Cloudbase Weather

This app provides highly accurate weather forecasts and real-time air quality information by selecting the best weather models for each detail and day. It offers detailed hourly forecasts, interactive radar, and customizable home screen widgets for quick access to weather data.

Highlights
  • Model-based forecast accuracy
  • Detailed hourly forecasts
  • Interactive weather radar
  • Real-time air quality index (AQI)
  • Customizable home screen widgets
  • Aviation weather reports (METARs, TAFs)
  • Severe weather notifications
Features
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Cloudbase builds your forecast from the weather models that scored best, chosen separately for each forecast detail and each day ahead. Within 250 km of Edmonton, Calgary, Grande Prairie and Ontario (California), each choice that could be scored was first or tied against GFS and the other models Cloudbase can serve there, on our own scoring of 19 months of past weather. Those scores come from the same history used to make the choices, and the app's accuracy pages show every one. No account required. No ads. Just weather. — FORECAST & RADAR — Detailed daily and hourly forecasts with temperature, precipitation, wind, pressure, visibility, and cloud cover — for Canada and the United States. Interactive radar with animated playback and immersive full-screen mode, automatically centered on your location. — AIR QUALITY — Real-time AQI with pollutant breakdowns — PM2.5, ozone, smoke, and more — so you know what you're actually breathing before you head outside. Coverage across Canada and the US. — HOME SCREEN WIDGETS — A large collection of beautifully designed widgets for your home screen and lock screen. Choose from minimalist, glassmorphic, terminal-style, radial, chart-based, and more. The free METAR widget shows live aviation weather right from your home screen — no app needed. Each widget can follow the app's current location or be pinned to any city you choose. — AVIATION WEATHER — For pilots and weather enthusiasts: live METARs and TAFs for nearby stations, VFR/MVFR/IFR/LIFR flight category indicators, winds aloft, and 24 hours of historical METAR observations — all in one dedicated tab. Covers airports and aerodromes across Canada and the US. — ALWAYS READY — Background refresh keeps widget data and offline forecasts current even when the app is closed. Severe weather notifications deliver local alerts the moment conditions change. — MORE — • Apple Spotlight integration — search any city from your home screen • Share extension — open Cloudbase directly from Safari • Multi-location search with instant switching • Fully configurable units: metric, imperial, or mixed • Optimized for iPhone and iPad • Dark mode throughout Cloudbase is built for anyone in Canada or the US who takes the weather seriously — whether you're planning a weekend hike, tracking a storm, or checking conditions before a flight.

Screenshots

Weather4D Lite4 screens
Cloudbase Weather4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cloudbase Weather at Free against Weather4D Lite's $17.99. Cloudbase Weather also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (100% vs 68%). Weather4D Lite's advantage is chart position (#144 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Weather4D Lite ships an update every 2 months, Cloudbase Weather every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Weather4D Lite versus Cloudbase Weather: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeather4D LiteCloudbase Weather
Price$17.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#144 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size484 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAPP4NAVDavid Longman

Customer experience

Weather4D Lite

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

Cloudbase Weather

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Weather4D Lite

One-time2
  • 3 Months HD Forecast Subscription$17.99
  • 1 Year HD Forecast Subscription$39.99
None

Cloudbase Weather

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Weather4D Lite free?
Weather4D Lite costs $17.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Cloudbase Weather free?
Cloudbase Weather is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Weather4D Lite or Cloudbase Weather have ads?
Neither Weather4D Lite nor Cloudbase Weather shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Weather4D Lite or Cloudbase Weather?
Weather4D Lite ships an update every 2 months, and Cloudbase Weather every 2 days. Most recently, Weather4D Lite was updated on November 6, 2026 and Cloudbase Weather on November 5, 2026.

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