# PocketGrib vs LuckGrib

The clearest difference is price: LuckGrib at Free against PocketGrib's $5.99. PocketGrib's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and chart position (#91 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

LuckGrib is free to download; PocketGrib costs $5.99 up front. LuckGrib sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. PocketGrib asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for PocketGrib against 4.9 for LuckGrib. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 577 and 343 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 93% and 93% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PocketGrib | LuckGrib |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (577 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketgrib/id429394638/reviews) | **[4.9 (343 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luckgrib/id1318450117/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **577** | 343 |
| Positive reviews | **93.4% of reviews** | 92.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#91** | — |
| Size | 34 MB | 173 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nicko Brennan](https://appshunter.io/developer/429394641) | [Craig McPheeters](https://appshunter.io/developer/590365129) |

## What reviewers say

### PocketGrib

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketgrib/id429394638)

**Currently charting:** #91 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Access and analyze global weather data, including wind, precipitation, and pressure, directly on your mobile device. Visualize forecasts with animated maps and detailed graphs, perfect for outdoor activities and meteorology enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Download and view global weather data, Animated weather map displays, Meteogram and raw data views, Configurable GRIB file downloads, Offline weather data access, Support for multiple weather models

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate weather forecasts
- 🚀 Comprehensive data
- 🚀 Reliable and dependable
- 🚀 Useful for planning sailing/boating trips

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or issues with downloads
- 🐛 Wind speed sometimes underestimated
- 🐛 Lack of wave height data for some areas

**Reported bugs**

- Corrupted map display after recent update
- Inability to download GRIB files in some areas

**Requested features**

- Add wave height data
- Improve graphics and visuals
- Provide more weather models to compare
- Faster data updates
- Ability to plot boat position and route


### LuckGrib

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luckgrib/id1318450117)

This app provides advanced weather data visualization, downloading, and routing for sailors and weather enthusiasts. It offers access to a wide range of global and high-resolution weather and ocean models, with features for optimizing routes and analyzing complex weather parameters. Remote access via satellite is also supported.

**Highlights:** GRIB file reader, viewer, and downloader, Advanced weather routing and route analysis, Satellite data access, High-resolution global and regional weather models, Ocean current models, Detailed weather parameter analysis

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 14-day Trial | Free | one-time |
| 14 day trial of Offshore Data | Free | one-time |
| 14 day Weather Routing trial | Free | one-time |
| LuckGrib weather data access | $29.99 | one-time |
| Premium Offshore Data access | $59.99 | one-time |
| Weather Routing access | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent weather forecasting and routing
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 💡 Wide range of weather models and data sources
- 🚢 Tailored for sailors and offshore navigation
- 💰 One-time purchase, no subscription fees

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with GRIB file downloads
- ⚠️ Steep learning curve for some features
- 🔍 Lack of support for some boat types (e.g., catamarans)

**Reported bugs**

- Reported issues with 'no wind data for start time'
- Occasional app crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Integration with boat instruments and data logging
- More advanced routing options and customization
- Improved support for regional weather models


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PocketGrib free?

PocketGrib costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is LuckGrib free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PocketGrib or LuckGrib?

LuckGrib is rated higher. PocketGrib averages 4.8 out of 5 from 577 ratings, while LuckGrib averages 4.9 from 343 ratings.

### Do PocketGrib or LuckGrib have ads?

Neither PocketGrib nor LuckGrib shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PocketGrib or LuckGrib?

PocketGrib ships an update every 2 months, and LuckGrib every 2 months. Most recently, PocketGrib was updated on October 26, 2026 and LuckGrib on October 26, 2026.

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