Comparison

PredictWind vs DeerCast

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

DeerCast

This app provides hourly whitetail deer movement predictions based on weather data. It offers advanced weather forecasts, GPS mapping tools for hunters, and a community forum for sharing hunting experiences and advice.

Highlights
  • Hourly deer movement predictions
  • Advanced weather forecasts
  • GPS mapping tools
  • Property line and hunting land maps
  • Anatomical deer tracking advice
  • Hunting articles and community forum
Features
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Prep. Predict. Pursue. DeerCast is the most advanced whitetail hunting app, built for deer hunters, by deer hunters. DeerCast predicts whitetail movement down to the hour based on weather variables in your area. Install now to see today’s whitetail forecast for free! Whitetail deer behavior is driven by their environment. Become a better whitetail hunter with the DeerCast hunting app. Get data-driven deer movement predictions, advanced weather forecasts, and mapping features all specifically formulated with the whitetail deer hunter in mind. DeerCast delivers all the information you need to get your buck. ▶ FORECAST ▶ Designed by renowned whitetail experts Mark and Terry Drury of Drury Outdoors, DeerCast pulls weather and moon data for your locations and delivers a custom, deer-movement prediction, just for you. ▶ MAP ▶ Plan your whitetail hunts with multiple GPS maps and tools built specifically for the whitetail hunter. Find property lines, hunting land, and more. ◆ Property Info Maps ◆ Hunting Land Maps ◆ Custom Waypoints ◆ Wind Check ◆ Food Plots ◆ Live Doppler Radar ◆ Virtual Rain Gauges ▶ TRACK ▶ Select your hit on an anatomical whitetail model, then get expert advice to track and recover your deer. ▶ COMMUNITY ▶ Get thousands of hunting articles and share your successes in the field. Learn from the Drury Outdoors team and watch their hunts as they happen. ▶ FEEDBACK ▶ We want to know about your experience with DeerCast. Shoot us an email at support@deercast.com. Billing & Subscription: Charges apply to your iTunes Account upon purchase confirmation. Privacy Policy: https://www.deercast.com/privacy-policy/ Terms & Conditions: https://www.deercast.com/terms-of-service/

Screenshots

PredictWind4 screens
DeerCast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PredictWind at 84% against DeerCast's 63%. PredictWind also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 DeerCast sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PredictWind holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33K and 6.8K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of PredictWind's written reviews are positive against 63% of DeerCast's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PredictWind ships an update every 9 days, DeerCast every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
PredictWind versus DeerCast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPredictWindDeerCast
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (33K ratings) — better4.5 (6.8K ratings)
Positive reviews84.1% of reviews — better62.9% of reviews
Number of ratings33K — better6.8K
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#25#10 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.5 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB173 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPredictWind LimitedGSM Outdoors

Customer experience

PredictWind

All ratings32,793 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral2.0%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews454 reviews
Positive84.1%
Neutral3.1%
Negative12.8%

DeerCast

All ratings6,788 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral3.2%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews202 reviews
Positive62.9%
Neutral7.4%
Negative29.7%

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

DeerCast

From 6.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Accurate deer movement predictions
  • 🚀 Comprehensive hunting data in one app
  • 💡 Helpful features like wind check and shot tracker
  • 🔍 Customizable to local hunting areas
  • 📽️ Informative videos and content from experts

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔍 Inaccurate predictions for some regions
  • 🤔 Inconsistent performance and updates
  • 🚫 Not available for Canadian users
  • 🔍 Deer movement not always matching predictions

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

DeerCast

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Screens freezing or crashing when using certain features
  • Incorrect sunrise/sunset times and moon phase information
  • Deer movement predictions changing unexpectedly throughout the day

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to view forecast more than 5 days in advance
  • Option to switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit
  • More detailed historical weather and deer movement data
  • Improved app stability and performance

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
4 purchases

DeerCast

Subscriptions4
  • DeerCast Pro$9.991 Year
  • DeerCast Elite2 variants$29.991 Year
  • DeerCast Elite +3 Days trial$49.991 Year
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  • DeerCast Unlimited$74.991 Year

Questions

Is PredictWind free?
PredictWind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DeerCast free?
DeerCast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PredictWind or DeerCast?
PredictWind is rated higher. PredictWind averages 4.8 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while DeerCast averages 4.5 from 6.8K ratings.
Do PredictWind or DeerCast have ads?
Neither PredictWind nor DeerCast shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PredictWind or DeerCast?
PredictWind ships an update every 9 days, and DeerCast every 3 weeks. Most recently, PredictWind was updated on September 26, 2026 and DeerCast on September 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, PredictWind or DeerCast?
PredictWind currently peaks at #25 in the App Store charts, and DeerCast at #10. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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