Comparison

Weather4D Lite vs Zenith 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

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.

Highlights
  • 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/

Screenshots

Weather4D Lite4 screens
Zenith Weather4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Weather4D Lite versus Zenith Weather: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeather4D LiteZenith Weather
Price$17.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.8 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews68.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
Best chart rank#137 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size484 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAPP4NAVTaphouse Labs, LLC

Customer experience

Weather4D Lite

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

Zenith Weather

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
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
2 purchases

Zenith Weather

Subscriptions2
  • Zenith Patron Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Zenith Patron Yearly$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Weather4D Lite free?
Weather4D Lite costs $17.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Zenith Weather free?
Zenith Weather is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Weather4D Lite or Zenith Weather?
Weather4D Lite is rated higher. Weather4D Lite averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Zenith Weather averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.
Do Weather4D Lite or Zenith Weather have ads?
Neither Weather4D Lite nor Zenith Weather shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Weather4D Lite or Zenith Weather?
Weather4D Lite ships an update every 2 months, and Zenith Weather every 2 days. Most recently, Weather4D Lite was updated on November 10, 2026 and Zenith Weather on October 31, 2026.

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