# Weather4D Lite vs Swellwire

The clearest difference is price: Swellwire at Free against Weather4D Lite's $17.99. Weather4D Lite's advantage is chart position (#144 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Swellwire is free to download; Weather4D Lite costs $17.99 up front. Weather4D Lite sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Swellwire sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. 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 Swellwire. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weather4D Lite | Swellwire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $17.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather4d-lite/id418723845/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swellwire/id6765771502/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 68.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#144** | — |
| Size | 484 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [APP4NAV](https://appshunter.io/developer/418723848) | [Nevada Scientific Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896067114) |

## What reviewers say

### Weather4D Lite

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

**Currently charting:** #144 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 |


### Swellwire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swellwire/id6765771502)

Visualize global ocean conditions with a 3D globe. Get detailed forecasts for swell, wind, and weather at any coastline, from immediate conditions to two weeks ahead. Plan your next surf session or marine activity with comprehensive data.

**Highlights:** Interactive 3D globe with weather overlays, Live wave height and energy data, Detailed surf spot forecasts, Buoy data integration, Searchable surf spots and buoys, Favorite spots sync across devices, 16-day forecast extension (Premium)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Swellwire Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Swellwire Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Weather4D Lite free?

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

### Is Swellwire free?

Swellwire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Weather4D Lite or Swellwire?

Weather4D Lite and Swellwire are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Weather4D Lite or Swellwire have ads?

Neither Weather4D Lite nor Swellwire shows ads.

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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.*