Comparison

AladdinCro vs PredictWind Offshore Weather

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AladdinCro

Features
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EN: ************************************ THE APPLICATION PROVIDES DETAIL WEATHER FORECAST FOR CROATIA BASED ON: - CROATIAN NATIONAL METEOROLOGY INSTITUTE VERY USEFUL FOR SKIPPERS ************************************ * Maps for detail wind forecast for Adriatic Sea * Map for detail rain precipitation * Average sea temperature * Weather situation for Croatia, for tomorrow The most useful part of this Application are detail maps for wind and precipitation forecast for Adriatic Sea separated into 6 regions. HR: ************************************ APLIKACIJA PRUŽA DETALJNU VREMENSKU PROGNOZU ZA HRVATSKU KORISTEĆI PODATKE: - HRVATSKOG DRŽAVNOG HIDROMETEROLOŠKOG ZAVODA KORISNO ZA NAUTIČARE ************************************ * Detaljne Aladin karte za vjetar * Aladin karte za kišu * Prosijećna temperatura mora * Vremensku sliku Hrvatska za sutra Najkorisniji dio aplikacije su Aladin karte sa detaljnjim prikazom predviđanaja padalina i udara vjetra podijeljene na 6 područja.

About

PredictWind Offshore Weather

Access detailed offshore weather forecasts and marine tools for coastal and offshore passages. Download GRIB files, view weather routes, and utilize advanced marine data for safe and efficient navigation.

Highlights
  • Download GRIB files
  • View weather routes
  • Access forecast models
  • Marine tools
  • Weather routing
  • GPS tracking
  • AIS data
Features
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The Offshore App allows you to seamlessly download multiple GRIB files for your coastal and offshore passages. Quickly download and view GRIB files, weather routes, GMDSS maps and text forecasts, AIS data and satellite imagery. Access all the world’s top ranking forecast models for reliable and accurate weather data, including ECMWF, SPIRE, UKMO, GFS and more. Our very own PWG & PWE models offer incredible accuracy and a record-breaking 1km resolution. In addition to forecasts, the Offshore App also provides a suite of powerful marine tools to save you time and keep you safe at sea. Weather Routing and Departure Planning is calculated in the PredictWind cloud at the highest resolution. The finished route is then sent back to your boat in an incredibly small file size which is ideal for low bandwidth satellite and SSB connections. The Offshore App works with Wi-Fi, mobile networks, and most satellite connections using an Iridium GO!, Globalstar or Optimizer device. ADDITIONAL FEATURES GRIB file viewer: High resolution forecasts maps with animated streamlines, wind barbs or arrows. Tables: The ultimate dashboard for detailed analysis. Graphs: Compare multiple parameters at the same time. GMDSS Forecasts: View either in the traditional text format or on a map. Destination Spot Forecast: Know exactly what the weather is doing at your destination. Live Observations: Know what’s happening right now out on the water. Ocean Data: See what’s happening under the waves with ocean and tidal currents, and sea temperature. GPS Tracking: Get a free customised GPS tracking page for your blog or website. AIS Data: View over 280,000 vessels worldwide on the AIS network.

Screenshots

PredictWind Offshore Weather4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PredictWind Offshore Weather at Free against AladdinCro's $1.99. PredictWind Offshore Weather also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and device support (3 vs 1). AladdinCro's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.4). On ads and in-app purchases 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

PredictWind Offshore Weather is free to download; AladdinCro costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AladdinCro ships an update every 7 months, PredictWind Offshore Weather monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AladdinCro versus PredictWind Offshore Weather: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAladdinCroPredictWind Offshore Weather
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—3.5 (41 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—54.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—41 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.4
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB527 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDCPredictWind Limited

In-app purchases

None

AladdinCro

No in-app purchases

None

PredictWind Offshore Weather

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AladdinCro free?
AladdinCro costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PredictWind Offshore Weather free?
PredictWind Offshore Weather is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AladdinCro or PredictWind Offshore Weather have ads?
Neither AladdinCro nor PredictWind Offshore Weather shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AladdinCro or PredictWind Offshore Weather?
AladdinCro ships an update every 7 months, and PredictWind Offshore Weather monthly. Most recently, AladdinCro was updated on November 1, 2026 and PredictWind Offshore Weather on November 2, 2026.

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