# PocketGrib vs WeatherMap+

The clearest difference is price: WeatherMap+ at $2.99 against PocketGrib's $5.99. WeatherMap+ also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). PocketGrib's advantage is review sentiment (93% vs 85%). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for PocketGrib against 4.7 for WeatherMap+. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 577 and 538 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of PocketGrib's written reviews are positive against 85% of WeatherMap+'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PocketGrib | WeatherMap+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (577 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketgrib/id429394638/reviews)** | [4.7 (538 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weathermap-plus/id471629622/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **577** | 538 |
| Positive reviews | **93.2% of reviews** | 85.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#48** | #87 |
| Size | 34 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nicko Brennan](https://appshunter.io/developer/429394641) | [Michal Frankowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/330935779) |

## What reviewers say

### PocketGrib

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

**Currently charting:** #48 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


### WeatherMap+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weathermap-plus/id471629622)

**Currently charting:** #87 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Explore global weather patterns with interactive maps. View current and future weather events with detailed layers for temperature, wind, and precipitation. Forecasts are available for up to five days.

**Highlights:** Interactive world map, Switchable weather layers, Detailed weather data (0.25 degrees), View weather changes over time, Up to 5-day forecast

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best weather radar
- 👍 Accurate and reliable forecasts
- 👍 Comprehensive weather data
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 👍 Helpful for travel planning and outdoor activities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes or freezes on newer iOS versions
- 🐛 Outdated or missing data in some locations
- 🔋 High data usage for map downloads
- 🕰️ Slow to load maps and data

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch with iOS 10 and later
- Current location not detected on startup
- Weather data inaccurate or not updating properly

**Requested features**

- Add cloud cover overlay
- Provide wind speed in MPH/KPH instead of wind barbs
- Allow saving favorite locations
- Implement offline caching for maps and data
- Add animation for weather data progression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PocketGrib free?

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

### Is WeatherMap+ free?

WeatherMap+ costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PocketGrib or WeatherMap+?

PocketGrib is rated higher. PocketGrib averages 4.8 out of 5 from 577 ratings, while WeatherMap+ averages 4.7 from 538 ratings.

### Do PocketGrib or WeatherMap+ have ads?

Neither PocketGrib nor WeatherMap+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PocketGrib or WeatherMap+?

PocketGrib ships an update every 2 months, and WeatherMap+ every 2 months. Most recently, PocketGrib was updated on November 1, 2026 and WeatherMap+ on November 4, 2026.

### Which is more popular, PocketGrib or WeatherMap+?

PocketGrib currently peaks at #48 in the App Store charts, and WeatherMap+ at #87. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*