Comparison

PredictWind vs Drive Weather

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

Drive Weather

This app provides real-time, route-based weather forecasts to help you travel safely and efficiently. It visualizes conditions like rain, snow, wind, and radar, offering detailed insights for your entire journey.

Highlights
  • Route-based weather forecasts
  • Live animated radar
  • Real-time wind speed and direction
  • National Weather Service alerts
  • CarPlay integration
  • Glanceable timeline interface
  • 7-day forecast (Pro)
Features
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Outsmart The Weather - See the weather and road conditions you’ll encounter before you get there. Drive Weather shows you where and when you’ll encounter changing weather along your route based on your departure time. See rain, snow, ice, fog, wind, radar, National Weather Service alerts, and available 511 road conditions before they affect your drive. Unlike a standard weather app, Drive Weather matches the forecast to your route and estimated arrival time. Know what conditions will be waiting for you hours down the road - not just what the weather is where you are now. Choose a better time to leave, compare routes, and stay ahead of hazardous weather. Drive Weather turns complex forecast data into an easy-to-read route timeline built for road trips, truckers, RVers, motorcyclists, and everyday drivers. High-resolution forecast coverage shows changing conditions all along your route - not just at major cities. Drive Weather offers split-screen CarPlay integration, displaying weather conditions alongside turn-by-turn navigation. See your route and the weather ahead at the same time - no switching apps and no guessing what conditions you’re about to encounter. FREE FEATURES • Apple CarPlay Support – Weather, live weather radar, and navigation on your CarPlay display. • Weather Updates While You Drive – Updated rain, freezing rain, snow, and fog conditions as you travel. • Route-Based Weather Forecasts – See weather based on where you’ll be and when you’ll arrive. • High-Resolution Forecast Coverage – More forecast points for detailed conditions along your route. • Weather Along Your Route – Rain, snow, fog, freezing rain, thunderstorms, tornadoes, hail, smoke, haze, and temperatures. • 2-Day Forecasts – Plan trips with up to two days of route weather. • Animated Radar – Updated approximately every 2 minutes with near real-time radar data. • Time Tweaker – Change your departure or travel time to preview how conditions may change, especially useful for truckers and RVers. • Area Weather – View general weather outside a planned route. • Route Sharing – Send your route to Google Maps, Waze, or Apple Maps. • GPX Import Upgrade to Drive Weather Pro for more powerful route planning, advanced weather and road-condition information, and an ad-free experience. DRIVE WEATHER PRO FEATURES • Apple CarPlay Weather Updates – Updated rain, freezing rain, snow, and fog conditions on CarPlay or iPhone while driving. • Icy Road Indicator – Identify areas where road surfaces may become slick or icy. • 511 Road Information – View available state-provided road conditions, closures, incidents, congestion, and traffic cameras. • Compare Routes – Compare weather conditions across alternate routes to help choose the better route. • 3-Hour Future Radar – See forecast radar movement up to three hours ahead. • 7-Day Route Forecasts – Plan longer trips with up to seven days of route weather. • Severe Weather Alerts – View warnings, watches, and advisories that may affect your trip. • Detailed Wind Information – Wind speed, direction, sustained winds, and gusts along your route. • Elevation Profile and Info – Visualize elevation changes and prepare for mountain passes. • Night Location Indicator – See where along your trip you may be driving after dark. • Unlimited Route Length • Add Stops & Waypoints • Ad-Free DRIVE WEATHER PRO+ FEATURES • Truck and RV Routing • 10-Day Route Forecasts – Plan longer trips with up to seven days of route weather. • Natural Voice for Direction Announcements • Visual Grade Indicator – See steep grades ahead, know when they end, uphill and downhill distinguished DRIVE WEATHER COVERAGE - United States, Canada, Mexico, South America, UK, and Europe Note: Not supported on laptops. Comments, questions, or feedback? Email [conceptElementsApp@gmail.com](mailto:conceptElementsApp@gmail.com) EULA Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PredictWind4 screens
Drive Weather4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PredictWind at none against Drive Weather's shown. Drive Weather's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PredictWind sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Drive Weather sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for PredictWind against 4.7 for Drive Weather. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33K and 13K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 84% and 84% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PredictWind ships an update every 9 days, Drive Weather every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
PredictWind versus Drive Weather: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPredictWindDrive Weather
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (33K ratings) — better4.7 (13K ratings)
Positive reviews84.4% of reviews — better83.6% of reviews
Number of ratings33K — better13K
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#27#18 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB168 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPredictWind LimitedConcept Elements LLC

Customer experience

PredictWind

All ratings32,885 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral2.1%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews461 reviews
Positive84.4%
Neutral3.0%
Negative12.6%

Drive Weather

All ratings12,732 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral3.5%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews839 reviews
Positive83.6%
Neutral3.3%
Negative13.1%

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

Drive Weather

From 13K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent for planning long drives
  • 🌄 Accurate weather forecasting along routes
  • ⏱️ Ability to adjust departure time to avoid weather
  • 👍 Helpful for RV and truck drivers
  • 💡 Unique and valuable feature set

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance and glitches
  • 🗺️ Inaccurate route planning and travel times
  • 💰 Subscription model frustrates some users
  • 📱 Limited functionality in free version
  • 🤖 Clunky and outdated user interface

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

Drive Weather

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App resets start location frequently
  • Weather data not loading properly
  • Inability to add waypoints between stops

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add road closure information
  • Improve route planning and travel time estimates
  • Provide more customization options
  • Enhance user interface and overall usability

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
Show 8 more
  • 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
Show 2 more
  • Standard Subscription, 1 Month$48.99
  • Professional Subscription, 1 Month$99.99
5 purchases

Drive Weather

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Version$5.991 Month
  • Pro Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Drive Weather Pro$19.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Pro+ Annual$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Annual Subscription$9.99

Questions

Is PredictWind free?
PredictWind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drive Weather free?
Drive Weather is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PredictWind or Drive Weather?
PredictWind is rated higher. PredictWind averages 4.8 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Drive Weather averages 4.7 from 13K ratings.
Do PredictWind or Drive Weather have ads?
Drive Weather shows ads; PredictWind does not.
Which is updated more often, PredictWind or Drive Weather?
PredictWind ships an update every 9 days, and Drive Weather every 3 days. Most recently, PredictWind was updated on October 23, 2026 and Drive Weather on October 23, 2026.
Which is more popular, PredictWind or Drive Weather?
PredictWind currently peaks at #27 in the App Store charts, and Drive Weather at #18. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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