# PocketGrib vs Beaufort Scale

The clearest difference is ratings volume: PocketGrib at 577 against Beaufort Scale's 5. PocketGrib also leads on chart position (#96 vs unranked). Beaufort Scale's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $5.99). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

PocketGrib costs $5.99 and Beaufort Scale $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Beaufort Scale holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PocketGrib has 577 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of PocketGrib's written reviews are positive against 100% of Beaufort Scale's.

## The numbers

| Metric | PocketGrib | Beaufort Scale |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [4.8 (577 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketgrib/id429394638/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beaufort-scale/id1550654298/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **577** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 93.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#96** | — |
| Size | 34 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nicko Brennan](https://appshunter.io/developer/429394641) | [Salish Sea Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550654300) |

## What reviewers say

### PocketGrib

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

**Currently charting:** #96 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


### Beaufort Scale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beaufort-scale/id1550654298)

Explore the Beaufort wind force scale with this straightforward and engaging guide. Understand wind conditions through visual descriptions and clear explanations.

**Highlights:** Beaufort wind force scale guide, Visual descriptions, Clear explanations, Simple interface

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PocketGrib free?

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

### Is Beaufort Scale free?

Beaufort Scale costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PocketGrib or Beaufort Scale?

Beaufort Scale is rated higher. PocketGrib averages 4.8 out of 5 from 577 ratings, while Beaufort Scale averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do PocketGrib or Beaufort Scale have ads?

Neither PocketGrib nor Beaufort Scale shows ads.

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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.*