# PredictWind vs MetService Marine

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MetService Marine at none against PredictWind's 16. MetService Marine also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.5). PredictWind's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 12 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PredictWind sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. MetService Marine asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 48, 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 72% of MetService Marine's.

PredictWind ships an update every 11 days, MetService Marine every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PredictWind | MetService Marine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/predictwind-marine-forecasts/id477048487/reviews)** | [4.6 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metservice-marine/id783127076/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 48 |
| Positive reviews | **84.2% of reviews** | 71.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#23** | — |
| Size | 40 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PredictWind Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/477048590) | [MetService](https://appshunter.io/developer/525900893) |

## What reviewers say

### PredictWind

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

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Grossing · Weather, #51 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


### MetService Marine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metservice-marine/id783127076)

Access New Zealand marine weather forecasts, including tides, severe weather alerts, and detailed rainfall predictions. Customize your experience with a saved home location and personalized background images.

**Highlights:** Recreational and Coastal marine forecasts, Severe weather information, Tides, 7.5 minute Rain Radar, 3 day rainfall forecast imagery, Surface pressure maps, User selected default location

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate weather reporting
- 👍 Useful for planning activities
- 👍 Good for marine/boating
- 👍 Provides tide information
- 👍 Good for coastal visits

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Slow to load
- 🐛 App fails to load
- 🐛 Locks up on devices
- 🐛 Latest version not working
- 🐛 Missing locations (Gisborne, Far North)

**Reported bugs**

- App fails to load on iPhone
- App is slow to load
- App locks up on iPad
- Latest version not working
- Cannot change location after initial setup

**Requested features**

- Tide chart on home page
- Tide times for Three Kings Islands
- Map able to be enlarged
- Include Far North coverage
- More content needed


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PredictWind free?

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

### Is MetService Marine free?

MetService Marine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PredictWind or MetService Marine?

PredictWind is rated higher. PredictWind averages 4.8 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while MetService Marine averages 4.6 from 48 ratings.

### Do PredictWind or MetService Marine have ads?

MetService Marine shows ads; PredictWind does not.

### Which is updated more often, PredictWind or MetService Marine?

PredictWind ships an update every 11 days, and MetService Marine every 12 months. Most recently, PredictWind was updated on October 14, 2026 and MetService Marine on October 13, 2026.

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