Comparison

PredictWind vs SailDay

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

SailDay

Features
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Tired of going out on your boat only to find yourself stuck in the middle of the sea due to a sudden dead calm, or worse, having to fight against dangerous gusts? SailDay is your ultimate digital tactician. The only weather app designed exclusively for those who go to sea. Instead of making you decipher dozens of complex weather charts, SailDay analyzes the data for you and gives you a clear score from 0 to 100 on the "Sailing Quality". Choose your Boat in your profile, and the algorithm will adapt to your needs: • Dinghy or Small Boat? The app will look for days with light wind and calm seas for safe and fun outings. • Cruiser or Racing? The app will focus entirely on steady, strong wind to get you planing with full sails. MAIN FEATURES: • Ruthless Algorithm: We analyze Knots, Gusts, Rain, and Thunderstorm Risk to tell you exactly when to cast off. • Smart Push Notifications: Add your favorite ports or bays, and we'll notify you when a "Perfect Wind" is on the way. • Gear Advice: Based on wind strength and temperature, we suggest the right outfit (e.g., ocean foul weather gear or light jacket) and sail trim (e.g., full sails or reefed). • Legendary Database: Over 100 of the world's most famous ports, marinas, and straits pre-loaded, from Porto Cervo to the Strait of Bonifacio, from Cowes to Antigua. And if your secret bay isn't there, you can search and add it! • Webcams & Maps: Access live webcams of the port with a single tap to check conditions in real-time. SAILDAY PREMIUM: Upgrade to Premium to unlock the app's full potential: • Extended 10-day forecasts (to plan your cruises or weekends in advance). • Unlimited ports saved on your Home screen. • Unlimited push notifications across all your routes. Stop wasting your weekends in port. Download SailDay, hoist the sails, and get ready for the perfect navigation. --- Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PredictWind4 screens
SailDay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PredictWind at none against SailDay's shown. PredictWind also leads on chart position (#23 vs unranked). SailDay's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 11 days) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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 SailDay sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PredictWind ships an update every 11 days, SailDay every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
PredictWind versus SailDay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPredictWindSailDay
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (33K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings33K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#23 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPredictWind LimitedMariano Ceccarelli

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

SailDay

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

SailDay

Subscriptions2
  • SailDay Premium Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • SailDay Premium Yearly7 Days trial$8.991 Year

Questions

Is PredictWind free?
PredictWind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SailDay free?
SailDay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PredictWind or SailDay have ads?
SailDay shows ads; PredictWind does not.
Which is updated more often, PredictWind or SailDay?
PredictWind ships an update every 11 days, and SailDay every 3 days. Most recently, PredictWind was updated on October 20, 2026 and SailDay on October 5, 2026.

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