# Weather4D Lite vs Squid

The clearest difference is price: Squid at Free against Weather4D Lite's $17.99. Squid also leads on ratings volume (55 vs 1). Weather4D Lite's advantage is review sentiment (68% vs 39%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Squid is free to download; Weather4D Lite costs $17.99 up front. Weather4D Lite sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Squid sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. 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: Squid has 55 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Weather4D Lite's written reviews are positive against 39% of Squid's.

Weather4D Lite ships an update every 2 months, Squid monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weather4D Lite | Squid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $17.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather4d-lite/id418723845/reviews)** | [4.8 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squid-marine-navigation/id999783032/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **55** |
| Positive reviews | **68.0% of reviews** | 39.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#130** | — |
| Size | 484 MB | 253 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [APP4NAV](https://appshunter.io/developer/418723848) | [DICE-ENGINEERING](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885802964) |

## What reviewers say

### Weather4D Lite

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

**Currently charting:** #130 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 |


### Squid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squid-marine-navigation/id999783032)

This marine navigation app provides professional-grade weather forecasts and smart routing tools for sailors. It offers multi-model GRIB data, meteograms, and an extensive polar database, optimized for offshore and low-bandwidth use.

**Highlights:** Smart routing engine with roadbook, Cloud routing with multi-route comparison, Multi-model GRIB viewer, Forecasts up to 10 days, Meteograms for multi-model comparison, Extensive polar database, Lightweight GRIBs for offline use

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HIRES Europe 1 Week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| HIRES USA 1 Week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| HIRES Europe 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| HIRES USA 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| HIRES Europe 3 Months | $18.99 | per 3 months |
| HIRES USA 3 Months | $18.99 | per 3 months |
| HIRES Europe 1 Year | $33.99 | per year |
| HIRES USA 1 Year | $33.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Weather4D Lite free?

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

### Is Squid free?

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

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

Weather4D Lite is rated higher. Weather4D Lite averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Squid averages 4.8 from 55 ratings.

### Do Weather4D Lite or Squid have ads?

Neither Weather4D Lite nor Squid shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Weather4D Lite or Squid?

Weather4D Lite ships an update every 2 months, and Squid monthly. Most recently, Weather4D Lite was updated on November 10, 2026 and Squid on November 11, 2026.

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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.*