# PredictWind vs HD Thermometer ⊎

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PredictWind at 84% against HD Thermometer ⊎'s 37%. PredictWind also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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 HD Thermometer ⊎ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PredictWind holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33K and 13K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of PredictWind's written reviews are positive against 37% of HD Thermometer ⊎'s.

PredictWind ships an update every 9 days, HD Thermometer ⊎ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PredictWind | HD Thermometer ⊎ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/predictwind-marine-forecasts/id477048487/reviews)** | [4.3 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hd-thermometer/id595482076/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 13K |
| Positive reviews | **84.1% of reviews** | 36.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#28** | #120 |
| Size | 40 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PredictWind Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/477048590) | [Christophe Pereira](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686588142) |

## What reviewers say

### PredictWind

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

**Currently charting:** #28 Top Grossing · Weather, #69 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


### HD Thermometer ⊎

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hd-thermometer/id595482076)

**Currently charting:** #120 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Displays the current temperature for your location using a weather service. Offers a clean, rustic interface and allows saving multiple locations. Not a true thermometer, it relies on external data for accuracy.

**Highlights:** Current location temperature display, Rustic style interface, Save multiple locations, Clean and easy to use, Auto-save feature

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Version, Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium Version, Yearly | $2.99 | per year |
| Premium features without ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium features without ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium features without ads | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Accurate
- 🚀 Simple and reliable
- 💻 Convenient for checking temperatures
- 🌍 Provides temperatures for multiple locations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Does not measure indoor/room temperature
- 🤔 Relies on weather data rather than direct measurement
- 💰 Paid version required to remove ads
- 📍 Inaccurate location detection

**Reported bugs**

- Temperatures do not update when moving to a cooler/warmer location
- Paid version still shows ads

**Requested features**

- Add option to manually set location
- Implement direct temperature measurement for indoor use
- Allow rotation to landscape mode on tablets


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PredictWind free?

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

### Is HD Thermometer ⊎ free?

HD Thermometer ⊎ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PredictWind or HD Thermometer ⊎?

PredictWind is rated higher. PredictWind averages 4.8 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while HD Thermometer ⊎ averages 4.3 from 13K ratings.

### Do PredictWind or HD Thermometer ⊎ have ads?

HD Thermometer ⊎ shows ads; PredictWind does not.

### Which is updated more often, PredictWind or HD Thermometer ⊎?

PredictWind ships an update every 9 days, and HD Thermometer ⊎ fortnightly. Most recently, PredictWind was updated on September 25, 2026 and HD Thermometer ⊎ on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, PredictWind or HD Thermometer ⊎?

PredictWind currently peaks at #28 in the App Store charts, and HD Thermometer ⊎ at #120. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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