# PredictWind vs SPOT Weather

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PredictWind at 84% against SPOT Weather's 0%. PredictWind also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (33K vs 2). SPOT Weather's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.5). On price, ads 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. SPOT Weather asks for nothing beyond the download.

PredictWind holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PredictWind has 33K ratings behind it against 2, 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 0% of SPOT Weather's.

PredictWind ships an update every 9 days, SPOT Weather every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PredictWind | SPOT Weather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/predictwind-marine-forecasts/id477048487/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spot-weather/id1531646840/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **84.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#21** | — |
| Size | 40 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PredictWind Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/477048590) | [天津瞰天科技有限责任公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1345823767) |

## What reviewers say

### PredictWind

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

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Grossing · Weather, #67 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


### SPOT Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spot-weather/id1531646840)

Monitor real-time weather data from your connected stations, including temperature, humidity, and precipitation. Get 24-hour forecasts and view all your devices on a map.

**Highlights:** Map preview of all devices, Real-time meteorological monitoring, 24-hour weather forecast, Precipitation and intensity data, Bind and activate weather stations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PredictWind free?

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

### Is SPOT Weather free?

SPOT Weather is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PredictWind or SPOT Weather?

PredictWind is rated higher. PredictWind averages 4.8 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while SPOT Weather averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do PredictWind or SPOT Weather have ads?

Neither PredictWind nor SPOT Weather shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PredictWind or SPOT Weather?

PredictWind ships an update every 9 days, and SPOT Weather every 3 weeks. Most recently, PredictWind was updated on October 27, 2026 and SPOT Weather on October 15, 2026.

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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.*