# PredictWind vs Drive Weather

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | PredictWind | Drive Weather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/predictwind-marine-forecasts/id477048487/reviews)** | [4.7 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drive-weather/id1424517685/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 13K |
| Positive reviews | **84.4% of reviews** | 83.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #27 | **#18** |
| Size | 40 MB | 168 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [PredictWind Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/477048590) | [Concept Elements LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1015044774) |

## What reviewers say

### PredictWind

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

**Currently charting:** #27 Top Grossing · Weather, #64 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


### Drive Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drive-weather/id1424517685)

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Free · Weather, #31 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $5.99 | per month |
| Pro Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Drive Weather Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro+ Annual | $34.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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