Weather4D Lite vs Zenith Weather
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
Zenith Weather
Understand atmospheric conditions with detailed forecasts, interactive radar, and local National Weather Service discussions. Connect a personal weather station for backyard observations or follow official weather for any U.S. location. Share selected station weather privately or explore public stations.
- Current conditions and forecasts
- Interactive radar and precipitation tracking
- Local NWS forecast discussions
- Personal weather station integration
- Private and public station sharing
- Home screen radar widgets
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Zenith Weather helps you understand what the atmosphere is doing and why. Start with official weather for any supported U.S. place, or connect a Tempest weather station for backyard observations. - See current conditions, forecasts, alerts, and nearby observations - Explore interactive radar and follow changing precipitation - Read local National Weather Service forecast discussions with weather language explained in context - Follow pressure, wind, temperature, precipitation, and other station signals when supported - Share selected station weather privately through Weather Circle - Explore public stations in the Weather Network and optionally share your own - Add radar widgets for a quick view from your Home Screen Your station stays private unless you choose to share it. Weather Circle access is invitation-based and limited to the places you choose. Weather Network publication is optional, with controls for your public name and approximate or exact location. You can stop sharing at any time. Tempest is supported today. You can also use Zenith without a personal station by following official weather for places that matter to you. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Zenith Weather at Free against Weather4D Lite's $17.99. Zenith Weather also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 68%) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). Weather4D Lite's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and chart position (#137 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases 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
Zenith Weather is free to download; Weather4D Lite costs $17.99 up front. Weather4D Lite sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Zenith Weather sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Weather4D Lite holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zenith Weather has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Weather4D Lite's written reviews are positive against 100% of Zenith Weather's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Weather4D Lite ships an update every 2 months, Zenith Weather every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Weather4D Lite | Zenith Weather |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $17.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.8 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 68.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Freemium — better |
| Best chart rank | #137 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 484 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | APP4NAV | Taphouse Labs, LLC |
Customer experience
Weather4D Lite
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In-app purchases
Weather4D Lite
- 3 Months HD Forecast Subscription$17.99
- 1 Year HD Forecast Subscription$39.99
Zenith Weather
- Zenith Patron Monthly$2.991 Month
- Zenith Patron Yearly$24.991 Year
Questions
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