Comparison

Weather4D Lite vs Atmosphere WRF

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

Atmosphere WRF

Access detailed weather maps for Europe with high-resolution models. Visualize precipitation, snow, wind, temperature, and more for upcoming days. Ideal for weather enthusiasts and general users seeking forecast insights.

Highlights
  • High-resolution WRF-ARW ECM weather models
  • Detailed precipitation and snow forecasts
  • Wind, temperature, and pressure data
  • Cloud cover and humidity information
  • Interactive pinch-to-zoom maps
  • Map animation and legend
  • Map sharing and saving options
Features
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With Atmosphere WRF you have under control, with a simple touch, weather maps of models WRF-ARW ECM with resolution at 2,5km, 3km and 7km developed by the LaMMA consortium for Italy and most part of Europe and with zoom on Northern Italy. The number of available parameters allow the weather expert and meteorology enthusiast to check the details of the evolution of the weather for the next few days but also the common user, with a simple look at the maps, to understand, for example, how much it will rain or how much snow will fall in the coming days. Available parameters: - Cumulative precipitation in the previous hour - Cumulative precipitation in the previous 3 hours - Cumulative precipitation in the previous 6 hours - Cumulative precipitation in the previoud 12 hours - Cumulative precipitation in the previous 24 hours - Snow accumulated in the previous 6 hours - Snow accumulated in the previous 24 hours - Clouds Cover - Wind at 10 meters - Wind gust - Pressure at sea level - Temperature at 2 meters - Temperature and geopotential at 950 hPa - Temperature and geopotential at 925 hPa - Temperature and geopotential at 850 hPa - Temperature and geopotential at 500 hPa - Relative humidity at 2 meters - Relative humidity at 950 hPa - Relative humidity at 925 hPa - Relative humidity at 850 hPa - Relative humidity at 700 hPa - Relative humidity at 500 hPa - Altitude of the freezing level - Temperature potential equivalent to 850 hPa - Total Totals Index and Sweat - K Index - Lifted Index - Delta Theta-e - CAPE - CIN - Precipitable water Available areas for the models with 7Km Resolution: - Most part of Europe - Zoom on Italy Available areas for the models with 2.5 and 3km Resolution: - Italy - Zoom on Northern Italy Plus: - Ability to pinch-to-zoom on maps to display the forecasts details - Convenient animation to control the progress of the maps in time - Legend of the scales used in the maps - Ability to choose the maps displayed on launch - Share maps on Facebook, Twitter or by email, save maps to the Camera Roll. The forecast are updated twice a day.

Screenshots

Weather4D Lite4 screens
Atmosphere WRF4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Atmosphere WRF at $1.99 against Weather4D Lite's $17.99. Atmosphere WRF also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). Weather4D Lite's advantage is review sentiment (68% vs 43%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On ads, monetization model 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

Weather4D Lite costs $17.99 and Atmosphere WRF $1.99 up front. Weather4D Lite sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Atmosphere WRF asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Weather4D Lite ships an update every 2 months, Atmosphere WRF every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Weather4D Lite versus Atmosphere WRF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeather4D LiteAtmosphere WRF
Price$17.99$1.99 — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.0% of reviews — better42.9% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#144 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size484 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAPP4NAVDaniele Fruzzetti

Customer experience

Weather4D Lite

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

Atmosphere WRF

Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral28.6%
Negative28.6%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Weather4D Lite

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

Atmosphere WRF

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Weather4D Lite free?
Weather4D Lite costs $17.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Atmosphere WRF free?
Atmosphere WRF costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Weather4D Lite or Atmosphere WRF have ads?
Neither Weather4D Lite nor Atmosphere WRF shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Weather4D Lite or Atmosphere WRF?
Weather4D Lite ships an update every 2 months, and Atmosphere WRF every 5 months. Most recently, Weather4D Lite was updated on November 6, 2026 and Atmosphere WRF on November 6, 2026.

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