# PredictWind vs (Not Boring) Weather

PredictWind and (Not Boring) Weather both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of PredictWind's written reviews are positive against 69% of (Not Boring) Weather's. PredictWind also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PredictWind sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and (Not Boring) Weather sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 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 (Not Boring) Weather. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33K and 19K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of PredictWind's written reviews are positive against 69% of (Not Boring) Weather's.

PredictWind ships an update every 11 days, (Not Boring) Weather every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PredictWind | (Not Boring) Weather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/predictwind-marine-forecasts/id477048487/reviews)** | [4.7 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-boring-weather/id1531063436/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 19K |
| Positive reviews | **84.4% of reviews** | 68.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#23** | #28 |
| Size | 40 MB | 284 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PredictWind Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/477048590) | [Not Boring Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531048093) |

## What reviewers say

### PredictWind

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

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Grossing · Weather, #47 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


### (Not Boring) Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-boring-weather/id1531063436)

**Currently charting:** #28 Top Free · Weather, #55 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Experience weather forecasts with a visually stunning, game-inspired interface. Get detailed, accurate local data, minute-by-minute predictions, and real-time widgets. Customize your app with unique icons and skins, and enjoy fun surprises.

**Highlights:** 3D video game-inspired UI, Minute-by-minute forecasts, Real-time home screen widgets, Detailed AQI and pollen reports, Severe weather alerts, Custom app icons and skins, Moon phases

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super !Boring Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| !Weather Plus Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Super !Boring Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Andy Skin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chroma Skin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monsters Skin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Opal Skin | $9.99 | one-time |
| Presstube Skin | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cedar Skin | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Fun and interactive
- 👍 Elegant and minimalist design
- 🎨 Visually appealing with great attention to detail
- 🗓️ Useful weather information
- 🎮 Enjoyable hidden features/games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Widgets locked behind paywall
- 📈 Limited data sources/accuracy issues
- 🌍 Lack of international/local weather support
- 🕰️ Slow app startup/loading times

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent weather data between app and sources
- Widgets not updating in real-time

**Requested features**

- Weather radar integration
- Customizable widget options
- Improved weather data accuracy
- Apple Watch app and complications
- One-time purchase option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PredictWind free?

PredictWind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is (Not Boring) Weather free?

(Not Boring) Weather is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PredictWind or (Not Boring) Weather?

PredictWind is rated higher. PredictWind averages 4.8 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while (Not Boring) Weather averages 4.7 from 19K ratings.

### Do PredictWind or (Not Boring) Weather have ads?

Neither PredictWind nor (Not Boring) Weather shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PredictWind or (Not Boring) Weather?

PredictWind ships an update every 11 days, and (Not Boring) Weather every 3 weeks. Most recently, PredictWind was updated on October 20, 2026 and (Not Boring) Weather on October 20, 2026.

### Which is more popular, PredictWind or (Not Boring) Weather?

PredictWind currently peaks at #23 in the App Store charts, and (Not Boring) Weather at #28. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*