# PredictWind vs WeatherLink

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | PredictWind | WeatherLink |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/predictwind-marine-forecasts/id477048487/reviews)** | [2.7 (220 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weatherlink/id1304504954/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 220 |
| Positive reviews | **84.2% of reviews** | 22.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#24** | #106 |
| Size | 40 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PredictWind Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/477048590) | [Davis Instruments Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/329074190) |

## What reviewers say

### PredictWind

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

**Currently charting:** #24 Top Grossing · Weather, #96 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic - Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Basic - 3 Monthly | $12.00 | per 3 months |
| 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 |
| Basic Subscription, 1 Month | $3.99 | one-time |
| Basic Subscription, 3 Months | $11.99 | one-time |
| Basic Subscription, 12 Months | $28.99 | one-time |
| Standard Subscription, 1 Month | $48.99 | one-time |
| Professional Subscription, 1 Month | $99.99 | one-time |

**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


### WeatherLink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weatherlink/id1304504954)

**Currently charting:** #106 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 #106. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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