# PredictWind vs Aurora Forecast.

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PredictWind at 84% against Aurora Forecast.'s 32%. PredictWind also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PredictWind sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Aurora Forecast. sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PredictWind holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PredictWind has 33K ratings behind it against 4.8K, 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 32% of Aurora Forecast.'s.

PredictWind ships an update every 11 days, Aurora Forecast. weekly. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PredictWind | Aurora Forecast. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/predictwind-marine-forecasts/id477048487/reviews)** | [4.6 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aurora-forecast/id539875792/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 4.8K |
| Positive reviews | **84.2% of reviews** | 32.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#22** | #77 |
| Size | 40 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PredictWind Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/477048590) | [TINAC Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/539875795) |

## What reviewers say

### PredictWind

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

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Grossing · Weather, #52 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


### Aurora Forecast.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aurora-forecast/id539875792)

**Currently charting:** #77 Top Grossing · Weather, #154 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

This app acts as an intelligent guide for aurora hunting, leveraging AI and local weather data to provide personalized "Go/No-Go" verdicts. It offers real-time updates, interactive maps, and customizable notifications to help you find the Northern Lights.

**Highlights:** AI Aurora Analyst with personalized Go/No-Go verdicts, Real-time Kp-index updates via widgets, Apple Watch complications for wrist tracking, Interactive aurora probability map, 3D globe with real-time aurora visualization, Customizable push notifications for storms

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alerts (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Aurora Ultimate Pro (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Aurora Alerts(Yearly) | $12.99 | per year |
| Aurora Ultimate Pro (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Excellent app with nice graphs
- 🌟 Accurate with current solar activity and short-term forecast
- 🌟 Fantastic amount of information about the sun and aurora
- 🌟 Alerts help plan for aurora viewing
- 🌟 Comprehensive data and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes or freezes
- ⚠️ Inaccurate forecasts and predictions
- ⚠️ Notifications not working as expected
- ⚠️ Difficult to interpret data and graphs
- ⚠️ Biased towards Northern Hemisphere

**Reported bugs**

- Forecast data not updating
- App crashing on startup
- Incorrect location data
- Alerts not working as intended

**Requested features**

- Add support for Southern Hemisphere aurora
- Improve location-based forecasting and alerts
- Provide more user-friendly explanations of data and graphs
- Allow customization of notification settings
- Expand coverage to include more regions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PredictWind free?

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

### Is Aurora Forecast. free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PredictWind or Aurora Forecast.?

PredictWind is rated higher. PredictWind averages 4.8 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Aurora Forecast. averages 4.6 from 4.8K ratings.

### Do PredictWind or Aurora Forecast. have ads?

Neither PredictWind nor Aurora Forecast. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PredictWind or Aurora Forecast.?

PredictWind ships an update every 11 days, and Aurora Forecast. weekly. Most recently, PredictWind was updated on October 14, 2026 and Aurora Forecast. on October 14, 2026.

### Which is more popular, PredictWind or Aurora Forecast.?

PredictWind currently peaks at #22 in the App Store charts, and Aurora Forecast. at #77. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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