# PredictWind vs Buoyweather

The clearest difference is ads: PredictWind at none against Buoyweather's shown. PredictWind also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 66%) and ratings volume (33K vs 1.2K). On price, rating, 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 Buoyweather sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for PredictWind against 4.7 for Buoyweather. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PredictWind has 33K ratings behind it against 1.2K, 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 66% of Buoyweather's.

PredictWind ships an update every 9 days, Buoyweather every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PredictWind | Buoyweather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/predictwind-marine-forecasts/id477048487/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buoyweather-marine-forecasts/id686664992/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | **84.4% of reviews** | 65.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#22** | #29 |
| Size | 40 MB | 135 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PredictWind Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/477048590) | [Surfline/Wavetrak](https://appshunter.io/developer/329198084) |

## What reviewers say

### PredictWind

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

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Grossing · Weather, #65 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


### Buoyweather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buoyweather-marine-forecasts/id686664992)

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Grossing · Weather, #80 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Get detailed marine weather forecasts for offshore fishing and boating. Plan your trips with wind, wave, and tide predictions up to 16 days out. Visualize ocean conditions with high-resolution charts and a proprietary wave forecast model for enhanced accuracy.

**Highlights:** 16-day weather, wind, wave, and tide forecasts, Save unlimited favorite forecast points, High-res wind, swell, and sea surface temperature charts, Proprietary wave forecast model, Global satellite data integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buoyweather Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Buoyweather Premium | $95.99 | per year |
| Buoyweather Premium | $95.99 | per year |
| 1 Month Subscription | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1 Year Subscription | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate forecasts
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🌊 Helpful for offshore/fishing activities
- ⭐ Reliable and trusted app
- 💻 Useful website and desktop version

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Premium subscription too expensive
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 📍 Inaccurate location detection
- 🕰️ Limited free forecast period
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find information

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to register new users
- Forecast data not loading properly
- Favorites not saving correctly
- Inconsistent weather information across app and website

**Requested features**

- Add water temperature information
- Improve login and registration process
- Provide more customization options
- Integrate with more weather data sources
- Enhance mobile app performance and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PredictWind free?

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

### Is Buoyweather free?

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

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

PredictWind is rated higher. PredictWind averages 4.8 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Buoyweather averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do PredictWind or Buoyweather have ads?

Buoyweather shows ads; PredictWind does not.

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

PredictWind ships an update every 9 days, and Buoyweather every 5 days. Most recently, PredictWind was updated on October 28, 2026 and Buoyweather on October 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, PredictWind or Buoyweather?

PredictWind currently peaks at #22 in the App Store charts, and Buoyweather at #29. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*