# PredictWind vs CoastWarn

The clearest difference is ratings volume: PredictWind at 33K against CoastWarn's 1. PredictWind also leads on chart position (#23 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). CoastWarn's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). 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 CoastWarn sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CoastWarn holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PredictWind has 33K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PredictWind ships an update every 11 days, CoastWarn every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PredictWind | CoastWarn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/predictwind-marine-forecasts/id477048487/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coastwarn/id6798089542/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 84.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#23** | — |
| Size | 40 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PredictWind Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/477048590) | [Ryan Dean](https://appshunter.io/developer/1850630498) |

## What reviewers say

### PredictWind

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

**Currently charting:** #23 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


### CoastWarn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coastwarn/id6798089542)

Receive timely alerts for coastal flooding based on your custom water-level thresholds. Monitor NOAA data, get tide charts, and stay informed about potential flood events affecting your property or boat.

**Highlights:** Customizable flood alert thresholds, NOAA water-level monitoring, Tide charts and predictions, Flood expected notifications, Alert history, Station map search

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CoastWarn Lifetime Unlock | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PredictWind free?

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

### Is CoastWarn free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PredictWind or CoastWarn?

CoastWarn is rated higher. PredictWind averages 4.8 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while CoastWarn averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PredictWind or CoastWarn have ads?

Neither PredictWind nor CoastWarn shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PredictWind or CoastWarn?

PredictWind ships an update every 11 days, and CoastWarn every 6 days. Most recently, PredictWind was updated on October 14, 2026 and CoastWarn on October 3, 2026.

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