Comparison

PredictWind vs WeatherLink

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

Head to head
About

PredictWind

Get accurate marine weather forecasts and powerful tools for wind, waves, and currents. Plan your trips with routing and departure planning features, and stay informed with live observations and alerts. Ideal for all marine activities.

Highlights
  • Accurate marine weather forecasts
  • Wind, wave, and current data
  • Weather routing and departure planning
  • High-resolution marine weather maps
  • Live wind observations and webcams
  • Weather alerts
Features
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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

About

WeatherLink

Access real-time weather data from personal weather stations and explore a global network of shared weather information. View local forecasts, interactive charts, and historical data from businesses, schools, and hobbyists worldwide.

Highlights
  • Access Davis Instruments weather station data
  • Explore global weather stations
  • View local forecasts
  • Real-time data
  • Interactive charts
  • Weather data sharing network
Features
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The WeatherLink app brings the Davis WeatherLink Network to your phone. Join the worldwide network of businesses, schools and hobbyists who have chosen to share their weather data with the world. WeatherLink lets you see your personal Davis Instruments weather station data and local forecasts, as well as explore other stations from around the world. Enjoy real time data, forecasts and interactive charts.

Screenshots

PredictWind4 screens
WeatherLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PredictWind at 84% against WeatherLink's 22%. PredictWind also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.7) and ads (none vs shown). WeatherLink's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16). On price and device support 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

Both are free to download. PredictWind sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. WeatherLink asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PredictWind holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PredictWind has 33K ratings behind it against 220, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of PredictWind's written reviews are positive against 22% of WeatherLink's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PredictWind ships an update every 9 days, WeatherLink every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
PredictWind versus WeatherLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPredictWindWeatherLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (33K ratings) — better2.7 (220 ratings)
Positive reviews84.2% of reviews — better22.3% of reviews
Number of ratings33K — better220
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#24 — better#111
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPredictWind LimitedDavis Instruments Corp.

Customer experience

PredictWind

All ratings32,793 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral2.0%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews455 reviews
Positive84.2%
Neutral3.1%
Negative12.7%

WeatherLink

All ratings220 ratings
Positive35.9%
Neutral10.5%
Negative53.6%
Written reviews296 reviews
Positive22.3%
Neutral16.6%
Negative61.1%

User reviews

PredictWind

From 33K App Store ratings

What 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

WeatherLink

From 220 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and reliable
  • 💡 Useful for monitoring local weather stations
  • 👍 Provides detailed weather data
  • 🚀 Works seamlessly with weather stations

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🔍 Inaccurate weather forecasts
  • 🔍 Unreliable data updates
  • 👎 Lacking key features like landscape mode on iPad
  • 💸 Subscription model not worth the value

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

WeatherLink

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login issues and lost station data
  • Incorrect temperature and rainfall data
  • Frequent crashes and app not loading
  • Live data not updating properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add landscape mode support for iPad
  • Improve weather forecast accuracy
  • Provide more customization options
  • Implement weather alerts and notifications
  • Add support for Apple Watch

In-app purchases

16 purchases

PredictWind

Subscriptions11
  • Basic - Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Basic - 3 Monthly$12.003 Months
  • Basic - 3 Monthly7 Days trial$12.003 Months
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  • Basic - Annual7 Days trial$29.001 Year
  • 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
One-time5
  • Basic Subscription, 1 Month$3.99
  • Basic Subscription, 3 Months$11.99
  • Basic Subscription, 12 Months$28.99
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  • Standard Subscription, 1 Month$48.99
  • Professional Subscription, 1 Month$99.99
None

WeatherLink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PredictWind free?
PredictWind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WeatherLink free?
WeatherLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PredictWind or WeatherLink?
PredictWind is rated higher. PredictWind averages 4.8 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while WeatherLink averages 2.7 from 220 ratings.
Do PredictWind or WeatherLink have ads?
WeatherLink shows ads; PredictWind does not.
Which is updated more often, PredictWind or WeatherLink?
PredictWind ships an update every 9 days, and WeatherLink every 2 months. Most recently, PredictWind was updated on September 30, 2026 and WeatherLink on September 29, 2026.
Which is more popular, PredictWind or WeatherLink?
PredictWind currently peaks at #24 in the App Store charts, and WeatherLink at #111. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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