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
Access highly accurate marine weather forecasts and advanced tools for wind, waves, and currents. Plan your voyages, optimize routes, and stay informed with real-time data and alerts for safer and more enjoyable time on the water.
- Accurate marine weather forecasts
- Wind, wave, and current data
- Weather Routing for optimal routes
- Departure Planning summaries
- High-resolution forecast maps
- Live wind observations and webcams
- Weather alerts
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Accurate marine weather forecasts and powerful tools utilizing wind, wave and currents, save you time, keep you safe and ensure you get the most out of every day on the water. Access the world’s top-ranking forecast models for reliable and accurate wind and weather data, including ECMWF, AIFS, ICON, UKMO, GFS, and more. Our very own PWAi, PWG & PWE models deliver unmatched accuracy in the short-to-medium range. View high resolution marine weather maps for wind, gust, CAPE, wave, rain, cloud, pressure, air temperature, sea temperature, ocean data and solunar. Suitable for sailing yacht, powerboat and any other marine weather activity. In addition to marine forecasts, PredictWind also provides a suite of powerful marine weather tools to save you time and keep you safe at sea using Wind, Wave, Tidal and Ocean currents. Weather Routing takes your start and end points then calculates your route factoring in tides, currents, wind and wave data, depth and your Sailing Yacht or Powerboats unique dimensions to give you the best route for comfort or speed. Departure Planning quickly summarizes the forecast marine weather conditions you’ll encounter along your route if leaving on day 1, 2, 3, or 4. Use this data to select the perfect departure date, every time for your Sailing Yacht or Powerboat. ADDITIONAL FEATURES - Daily Briefing: Powerful marine weather data condensed into a simple text forecast. - Maps: High resolution forecasts maps with animated streamlines, wind barbs or arrows. - Tables: The ultimate dashboard for detailed analysis of Wind, Wave, Rain and more. - Graphs: Compare multiple marine forecasts at the same time. - Live Wind Observations and Webcams: Know what’s happening with the weather right now at your local spot. - Local Knowledge: Hear about the best marine spots, amenities and activities at your destination. - Weather Alerts: Set your preferences then get alerts when conditions are just the way you like them for Wind, wave and other parameters. - Ocean Data: See what’s happening under the waves with ocean and tidal currents, and sea temperature. - GPS Tracking: Get a free customized GPS tracking page for your blog or website showing wind data overlaid. - AIS Data: View over 280,000 vessels worldwide on the AIS network to see marine traffic. 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 (#19 vs #99). 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. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.
| 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 | #19 — better | #99 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 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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