# PredictWind vs Hanalei River

The clearest difference is price: PredictWind at Free against Hanalei River's $0.99. PredictWind also leads on ratings volume (33K vs 22) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Hanalei River's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

PredictWind is free to download; Hanalei River costs $0.99 up front. PredictWind sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Hanalei River asks for nothing beyond the download.

PredictWind holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PredictWind has 33K ratings behind it against 22, 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 67% of Hanalei River's.

PredictWind ships an update every 11 days, Hanalei River every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PredictWind | Hanalei River |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/predictwind-marine-forecasts/id477048487/reviews)** | [4.5 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hanalei-river/id1599017267/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | **84.4% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#21** | #124 |
| Size | 40 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PredictWind Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/477048590) | [ONOSOL LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1252773943) |

## What reviewers say

### PredictWind

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

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Grossing · Weather, #49 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


### Hanalei River

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hanalei-river/id1599017267)

**Currently charting:** #124 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Monitor river gauge heights and road conditions on Kaua'i during heavy rains. Access real-time data from USGS river gauges and view traffic camera feeds to check road accessibility. Future updates will include push notifications for rising river levels.

**Highlights:** USGS river gauge height monitoring, Hanalei Initiative road camera access, All Kaua'i river gauge data, Push notifications for rising rivers (upcoming)

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PredictWind free?

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

### Is Hanalei River free?

Hanalei River costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PredictWind or Hanalei River?

PredictWind is rated higher. PredictWind averages 4.8 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Hanalei River averages 4.5 from 22 ratings.

### Do PredictWind or Hanalei River have ads?

Neither PredictWind nor Hanalei River shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PredictWind or Hanalei River?

PredictWind ships an update every 11 days, and Hanalei River every 2 weeks. Most recently, PredictWind was updated on October 19, 2026 and Hanalei River on October 8, 2026.

### Which is more popular, PredictWind or Hanalei River?

PredictWind currently peaks at #21 in the App Store charts, and Hanalei River at #124. 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.*