# Golfweather.com vs PredictWind

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PredictWind at 84% against Golfweather.com's 24%. PredictWind also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.6) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months). Golfweather.com's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PredictWind sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Golfweather.com asks for nothing beyond the download.

PredictWind holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PredictWind has 33K ratings behind it against 174, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Golfweather.com's written reviews are positive against 84% of PredictWind's.

Golfweather.com ships an update every 3 months, PredictWind every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Golfweather.com | PredictWind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (174 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golfweathercom/id460006449/reviews) | **[4.8 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/predictwind-marine-forecasts/id477048487/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 174 | **33K** |
| Positive reviews | 23.8% of reviews | **84.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#22** |
| Size | 22 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GolfWeather](https://appshunter.io/developer/839479493) | [PredictWind Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/477048590) |

## What reviewers say

### Golfweather.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golfweathercom/id460006449)

Get hyper-local 7-day weather forecasts for over 40,000 golf courses worldwide. This app uses precise GPS data for each course to provide accurate predictions, helping you plan your game and pack accordingly. Never be caught off guard by the weather on the green again.

**Highlights:** 7-day detailed weather forecast, Weekly summary forecast, GPS 'Near Me' function, Constantly updated data, Save favorite courses, Toggle Metric & Imperial units, Over 40,000 courses worldwide

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Accurate weather forecasts
- ⚡️ Fast and responsive app
- 📊 Detailed course-specific information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💾 Inability to save favorite courses
- 🔧 Difficulty changing settings (units, clock format)
- 🗓️ Outdated course information

**Reported bugs**

- Saved courses disappearing after updates
- Weather data not updating correctly
- Settings changes not being retained

**Requested features**

- Add radar and lightning detection
- Implement user-submitted course updates
- Improve course search and filtering
- Provide more customization options


### PredictWind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/predictwind-marine-forecasts/id477048487)

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Grossing · Weather, #76 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Get accurate marine weather forecasts and powerful tools for wind, wave, and currents. Optimize your time on the water, stay safe, and make the most of every outing with detailed data and routing features.

**Highlights:** Accurate marine weather forecasts, Wind, wave, and current data, Weather Routing calculations, Departure Planning summaries, High-resolution weather maps, Live wind observations, Weather alerts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic - Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Basic - 3 Monthly | $12.00 | per 3 months |
| Basic - Annual | $29.00 | per year |
| Standard - Monthly | $49.00 | per month |
| Standard - 3 Monthly | $99.00 | per 3 months |
| Professional - Monthly | $99.00 | per month |
| Standard - 3 Monthly | $99.00 | per 3 months |
| Standard - Annual | $249.00 | per year |
| Professional - 3 Monthly | $249.00 | per 3 months |
| Professional - Annual | $499.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate weather forecasts
- 🚀 Comprehensive data and features
- 💡 Useful for sailing, fishing, and other outdoor activities
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🚀 Reliable and dependable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional inaccuracies in weather predictions
- 💰 Expensive subscription costs
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🔒 Locked into using proprietary hardware and services
- 🔒 Limited free features

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes on some devices
- Inconsistent performance across different locations
- Subscription issues and billing problems

**Requested features**

- Improved integration with other apps and charts
- More frequent weather model updates
- Earlier weather forecast updates
- Ability to customize alert settings
- Improved offline functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Golfweather.com free?

Golfweather.com is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PredictWind free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Golfweather.com or PredictWind?

PredictWind is rated higher. Golfweather.com averages 2.6 out of 5 from 174 ratings, while PredictWind averages 4.8 from 33K ratings.

### Do Golfweather.com or PredictWind have ads?

Neither Golfweather.com nor PredictWind shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Golfweather.com or PredictWind?

Golfweather.com ships an update every 3 months, and PredictWind every 11 days. Most recently, Golfweather.com was updated on October 23, 2026 and PredictWind on November 3, 2026.

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