# PredictWind vs Marine Weather Forecast Pro

The clearest difference is update cadence: PredictWind at every 9 days against Marine Weather Forecast Pro's monthly. PredictWind also leads on chart position (#21 vs #99). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | PredictWind | Marine Weather Forecast Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/predictwind-marine-forecasts/id477048487/reviews)** | [4.7 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marine-weather-forecast-pro/id1191010451/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 16K |
| Positive reviews | **84.4% of reviews** | 80.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#21** | #99 |
| Size | 50 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PredictWind Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/477048590) | [LW Brands, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/963599018) |

## What reviewers say

### PredictWind

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

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Grossing · Weather, #51 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**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


### Marine Weather Forecast Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marine-weather-forecast-pro/id1191010451)

**Currently charting:** #99 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Subscription (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Subscription (Yearly) | $11.99 | per year |
| Tip the Developer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tip the Developer | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Detailed weather data from multiple sources
- 🔍 Accurate and reliable information
- 👍 Intuitive and well-designed interface
- 💡 Customizable spot forecasts
- 🔍 Real-time buoy and station data

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with data availability or app crashes
- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific location forecasts
- 🔍 Lack of certain features like wind speed units or saved locations

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to access certain buoy data
- Swell reports not showing up for some users

**Requested features**

- Add ability to save favorite locations
- Include more Great Lakes buoy data
- Provide option to display wind speed in knots


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PredictWind free?

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

### Is Marine Weather Forecast Pro free?

Marine Weather Forecast Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PredictWind or Marine Weather Forecast Pro?

PredictWind is rated higher. PredictWind averages 4.8 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Marine Weather Forecast Pro averages 4.7 from 16K ratings.

### Do PredictWind or Marine Weather Forecast Pro have ads?

Neither PredictWind nor Marine Weather Forecast Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PredictWind or Marine Weather Forecast Pro?

PredictWind ships an update every 9 days, and Marine Weather Forecast Pro monthly. Most recently, PredictWind was updated on November 9, 2026 and Marine Weather Forecast Pro on November 9, 2026.

### Which is more popular, PredictWind or Marine Weather Forecast Pro?

PredictWind currently peaks at #21 in the App Store charts, and Marine Weather Forecast Pro at #99. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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