PredictWind vs Marine Weather Forecast Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PredictWind
Get detailed marine weather forecasts, including wind, wave, tide, and current predictions. Compare multiple global weather models and access high-resolution maps. Optimize your routes and plan departures with AI-powered insights and historical climate data.
- Multiple global weather model comparison
- High-resolution forecast maps
- AI-powered weather routing
- Departure planning tools
- Tidal and ocean current maps
- 10-day forecast and climate data
- Live wind observations and webcams
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Official weather supplier to the 37th America's Cup and The Ocean Race. Founded by Olympian and two-time America's Cup winner Jon Bilger, and used by over 2 million sailors, cruisers, fishers, boaters, paddlers, wingfoilers and kiters. Free wind, wave, tide, current and rain forecasts for anywhere on the water, from your home harbour to the middle of an ocean. FORECASTS YOU CAN CROSS-CHECK Compare the world's top-ranking models side by side: ECMWF, AIFS, ICON, UKMO and GFS, plus our own PWAi, PWG and PWE models. Add high-resolution regional models including HRRR, RRFS, AROME, ICON D2, UKMO 2K and our exclusive 1 km PWG & PWE, where available. When the models agree, go. When they don't, you know to wait. MAPS BUILT FOR THE WATER High-resolution forecast maps down to 1 km in selected areas for wind, gust, wave, rain, cloud, pressure, CAPE, air and sea temperature, ocean data and solunar, with animated streamlines, wind barbs or arrows and synoptic displays. Split-screen maps compare models or conditions, such as wind alongside currents. DASHBOARD TO SEE EVERYTHING Our new Dashboard brings together your Daily Briefing, wind, wave and tidal current maps, forecast graphs and a 10-day forecast, all in one view. WEATHER ROUTING PredictWind calculates the optimal route for comfort or speed, factoring in wind, wave, tide, ocean current, depth and your sailing yacht's or powerboat's dimensions and performance. Power Routing finds fuel-efficient routes tailored to your powerboat. Plan longer passages with ECMWF ensemble forecasts out to 30 days. DEPARTURE PLANNING See the conditions you'd meet across four departure times, then choose the departure window that suits your boat and your crew. TIDAL AND OCEAN CURRENT MAPS Tidal current maps at 100 m resolution in high-current areas, a 400 m model within 90 km of the coast and 4 km out to 600 km offshore, coupled with global ocean currents for the complete picture. AI ROUTING AND DEPARTURE SUMMARIES Trained for what matters to boaters, our AI summaries give you expert insight to help you make the right call and keep your family, friends and crew safe. PLAN AHEAD WITH CLIMATE DATA Explore 10 years of wind, wave and weather data, with monthly averages and wind and wave roses. Compare typical morning, afternoon and night conditions to choose when and where to sail, race or explore. PASSAGE GUIDE Find the best time of year for passages worldwide, with months rated Good, Marginal or Avoid, plus written summaries of historical conditions and seasonal planning advice. SEE WHAT'S HAPPENING RIGHT NOW Live wind observations, webcams and AIS coverage of more than 280,000 vessels, so you know the real conditions before you leave the dock. Hybrid satellite imagery, global rain radar and lightning overlays help you track approaching weather, rain and thunderstorms. ALSO INCLUDED • Daily Briefing: the forecast as a plain-text summary. • Tables: detailed wind, wave and rain analysis side by side. • Graphs: compare multiple forecasts at once. • Forecast Validation: see which model has been most accurate near you, checked against actual wind observations. • Weather Alerts: get told when your conditions arrive, including GMDSS extreme weather warnings. • Local Knowledge: the best spots, amenities and activities at your destination. • GPS Tracking: a free tracking page for your blog or website with wind data overlaid. • AI Polars: learn your boat's performance for more accurate routing. Requires a DataHub and Professional subscription. • Forecast Replay, Sail Crossover charts and comfort routing modes for maximum roll, vertical acceleration and slamming. Free to download, with forecasts for any location. Basic, Standard and Professional subscriptions add higher-resolution models, longer-range data and expert tools. Terms and conditions: https://www.predictwind.com/about-us/terms-and-conditions Privacy policy: https://www.predictwind.com/about-us/privacy-policy
Marine Weather Forecast Pro
Access comprehensive NOAA marine weather data, including real-time buoy readings, 5-day forecasts, and historical wave trends. Visualize data with map overlays and receive severe weather alerts. An Apple Watch app is also available.
- Real-time marine buoy data
- 5-day NWS marine weather forecast
- Historical wave trend reports
- Hourly WaveWatch III model
- Hourly harmonic tide forecast
- NOAA marine weather map overlays
- Severe weather push notifications
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Download the most comprehensive NOAA Marine Weather app for iOS. MAIN FEATURES INCLUDE: + Real-time Marine Weather Buoy Data + 5-day NWS Marine Weather Forecast + 6-hour Historical Wave Trend Reports + 7-day Hourly WaveWatch III Model + 7-day Hourly Harmonic Tide Forecast + NOAA Marine Weather Map Overlays + Offshore Marine Zone Forecast + Detailed NWS Forecast Discussion + Apple Watch App REAL-TIME DATA - Primary & Secondary Swell Height - Swell Period & Direction - Spectral Wave Energy Density - Significant Wave Height - Wind Speed, Gust & Direction - Air Temperature - Water Temperature - Pressure - Current NWS Alerts 6-HOUR HISTORY DATA - Primary & Secondary Wave Height - Swell Period & Direction - Wave Energy, Period, Direction 7-DAY NOAA WaveWatch III MODEL - Hourly Swell Predictions (1-6 swells) - Accurate Wave Height, Period & Direction 7-DAY HOURLY HARMONIC TIDE FORECAST - Interactive Tide Graphs - Hourly Tide Predictions - Current Tide 5-DAY NWS MARINE FORECAST - Text Summary Forecast - Marine Weather, Sky, Wind, Waves - Includes Offshore Marine Zones - Tap any point on the map! NOAA CHARTS (MAP OVERLAYS) - Radar Base Reflectivity - ENC Nautical Charts - NASA GOES Band 13 APPLE WATCH APP - View the latest buoy data with a simple glance - Includes Watch Complications * Available for iPad & iPhone -- PRO SUBSCRIPTION FEATURES -- + Hourly Wave, Wind & Weather Forecast + NWS Severe Weather Push Notifications + NCEP Weather Forecast Models + Access 20,000 Weather Stations + High Resolution Satellite Imagery + NASA SST & Chlorophyll Map Overlays HOURLY WEATHER FORECAST - Signifiant Wave Height - Wind Waves - Swell (Primary / Secondary Swell if Available) - Wind Speed, Gust, Direction - Air Temperature - Probability of Precipitation - Cloud Cover - Relative Humidity SEVERE WEATHER PUSH NOTIFICATIONS - Customize NWS Alerts by Marine Zone - Detailed Alert Information 16-DAY WEATHER FORECAST MODELS - Global Forecast System (GFS) - Global Ensemble Forecast System (GEFS) - North American Ensemble (NAEFS) WEATHER SIMULATION FORECAST MODELS - WaveWatch III (WW3) - Nearshore Wave Prediction System (NWPS) - Great Lakes Coastal Forecast System (GLCFS) - Hi-Res Rapid Refresh (HRRR) - Hi-Res Ensemble Forecast (HREF) - North American Mesoscale (NAM) - Hi-Res North American Mesoscale (NAM-HIRES) - High Resolution Window (HRW-FV3, HRW-ARW, HRW-ARW2) ACCESS OVER 20,000+ WEATHER STATIONS - Wind Speed, Direction, Gust - Dew Point, Humidity, Temperature, Pressure - Wind History Graphs HIGH RESOLUTION SATELLITE IMAGERY Fifteen (15) Satellite Imagery Filters - Visible (Band 2) - Near IR (Bands 4 & 5) - Infrared (Bands 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14 & 16) - Nighttime Microphysics - Day Cloud Phase - True Color - Air Mass - Sandwich NASA MAP OVERLAYS - Sea Surface Temperature - Chlorophyll TERMS & CONDITIONS https://lwbrandsllc.com/marine-weather-forecast-pro-terms-conditions/ -- IMPORTANT! Please remember that this app can only show data the buoy collects. Not all buoys collect weather data. Not all buoys collect wave data. This app will display all data collected by a buoy. This app is primarily designed to focus on buoys that display the most complete package of marine weather data (waves, weather, forecast, tide etc). If you notice a missing a buoy, please contact me first rather than leaving a poor review. If you are correct, the buoy can be easily be added to the cloud database. Lastly, please feel free to contact me with questions, feedback, feature requests and bug reports at support@lwbrandsllc.com Enjoy.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PredictWind at every 9 days against Marine Weather Forecast Pro's monthly. PredictWind also leads on chart position (#26 vs #92). Marine Weather Forecast Pro's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. PredictWind sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Marine Weather Forecast Pro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for PredictWind against 4.7 for Marine Weather Forecast Pro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33K and 16K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of PredictWind's written reviews are positive against 80% of Marine Weather Forecast Pro's.
PredictWind ships an update every 9 days, Marine Weather Forecast Pro monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PredictWind | Marine Weather Forecast Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (33K ratings) — better | 4.7 (16K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 84.4% of reviews — better | 80.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 33K — better | 16K |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #26 — better | #92 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 111 MB | 94 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | PredictWind Limited | LW Brands, LLC |
Customer experience
PredictWind
Marine Weather Forecast Pro
User reviews
PredictWind
From 33K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Accurate weather forecasts
- 🚀 Comprehensive data and features
- 💡 Useful for sailing, fishing, and other outdoor activities
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🚀 Reliable and dependable
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional inaccuracies in weather predictions
- 💰 Expensive subscription costs
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🔒 Locked into using proprietary hardware and services
- 🔒 Limited free features
Marine Weather Forecast Pro
From 16K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Detailed weather data from multiple sources
- 🔍 Accurate and reliable information
- 👍 Intuitive and well-designed interface
- 💡 Customizable spot forecasts
- 🔍 Real-time buoy and station data
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional issues with data availability or app crashes
- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific location forecasts
- 🔍 Lack of certain features like wind speed units or saved locations
Bugs and requests
PredictWind
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes or freezes on some devices
- Inconsistent performance across different locations
- Subscription issues and billing problems
Requested features
5 requests- Improved integration with other apps and charts
- More frequent weather model updates
- Earlier weather forecast updates
- Ability to customize alert settings
- Improved offline functionality
Marine Weather Forecast Pro
Reported bugs
2 issues- App crashes when trying to access certain buoy data
- Swell reports not showing up for some users
Requested features
3 requests- Add ability to save favorite locations
- Include more Great Lakes buoy data
- Provide option to display wind speed in knots
In-app purchases
PredictWind
- Basic - Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
- Basic - 3 Monthly7 Days trial$12.003 Months
- Basic - Annual7 Days trial$29.001 Year
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- Standard - Monthly7 Days trial$49.001 Month
- Standard - 3 Monthly$99.003 Months
- Professional - Monthly7 Days trial$99.001 Month
- Standard - 3 Monthly7 Days trial$99.003 Months
- Standard - Annual7 Days trial$249.001 Year
- Professional - 3 Monthly7 Days trial$249.003 Months
- Professional - Annual7 Days trial$499.001 Year
Marine Weather Forecast Pro
- Pro Subscription (Monthly)3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Pro Subscription (Yearly)3 Days trial$11.991 Year
- Tip the Developer$0.99
- Tip the Developer$2.99
Questions
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