Comparison

PredictWind vs Hygrometer

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

Hygrometer

This application provides real-time outdoor humidity readings for your current location. It features an easy-to-read analog design and is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.

Highlights
  • Real-time outdoor humidity
  • Current location readings
  • Analog design
  • iPhone/iPad support
  • Apple Watch support
Features
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Check the Humidity A beautifully crafted analog hygrometer for your everyday life. Hygrometer combines the charm of a classic instrument with the convenience of modern technology. Choose from beautiful retro-inspired themes and check your surroundings at a glance. Enjoy a simple, elegant way to see the humidity around you. FEATURES: - Beautiful analog-inspired design - Retro theme with classic instrument styles - Current outdoor humidity - Location-based weather information - Share your current humidity as an image - Easy-to-read interface - Universal app for iPhone and iPad - Lock screen widget / Home screen widget support - Apple Watch support Whether you are checking the air before going outside, monitoring your home environment, or simply enjoying a beautifully designed utility, Hygrometer is always ready when you need it. Need help or have feedback? Contact us at: https://morethan.net/support We will be happy to help. If you enjoy Hygrometer, please consider leaving a review on the App Store. Your feedback helps us continue improving the app. Thank you for using Hygrometer.

Screenshots

PredictWind4 screens
Hygrometer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PredictWind at none against Hygrometer's shown. PredictWind also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 53%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, 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 Hygrometer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for PredictWind against 4.7 for Hygrometer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PredictWind has 33K ratings behind it against 6.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of PredictWind's written reviews are positive against 53% of Hygrometer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PredictWind ships an update every 9 days, Hygrometer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
PredictWind versus Hygrometer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPredictWindHygrometer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (33K ratings) — better4.7 (6.1K ratings)
Positive reviews84.1% of reviews — better53.0% of reviews
Number of ratings33K — better6.1K
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#28 — better#135
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.5 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB114 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPredictWind LimitedMORETHAN APPS

Customer experience

PredictWind

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

Hygrometer

All ratings6,112 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral3.6%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews287 reviews
Positive53.0%
Neutral5.6%
Negative41.5%

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

Hygrometer

From 6.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Accurate humidity readings
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 👍 Helpful for monitoring humidity levels
  • 👍 Useful for specific needs (e.g., guitar storage, painting)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate humidity readings
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance, app crashes
  • 🔋 Drains battery
  • 📍 Provides location-based data, not actual indoor measurements

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

Hygrometer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on startup
  • Humidity readings are wildly inaccurate
  • Location tracking issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add temperature information
  • Include indoor humidity monitoring
  • Provide humidity trend/forecast
  • Add ability to set humidity alerts/notifications

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
Show 8 more
  • 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
Show 2 more
  • Standard Subscription, 1 Month$48.99
  • Professional Subscription, 1 Month$99.99
2 purchases

Hygrometer

One-time2
  • Pro$1.99
  • Buy me a coffee$2.99

Questions

Is PredictWind free?
PredictWind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hygrometer free?
Hygrometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PredictWind or Hygrometer?
PredictWind is rated higher. PredictWind averages 4.8 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Hygrometer averages 4.7 from 6.1K ratings.
Do PredictWind or Hygrometer have ads?
Hygrometer shows ads; PredictWind does not.
Which is updated more often, PredictWind or Hygrometer?
PredictWind ships an update every 9 days, and Hygrometer every 2 months. Most recently, PredictWind was updated on September 25, 2026 and Hygrometer on September 22, 2026.
Which is more popular, PredictWind or Hygrometer?
PredictWind currently peaks at #28 in the App Store charts, and Hygrometer at #135. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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