# PredictWind vs Safety tips

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PredictWind at 84% against Safety tips's 20%. PredictWind also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.1) and ratings volume (33K vs 18). Safety tips's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Safety tips asks for nothing beyond the download.

PredictWind holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PredictWind has 33K ratings behind it against 18, 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 20% of Safety tips's.

PredictWind ships an update every 11 days, Safety tips fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PredictWind | Safety tips |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/predictwind-marine-forecasts/id477048487/reviews)** | [2.1 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safety-tips/id858357174/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | **84.2% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#23** | #115 |
| Size | 40 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PredictWind Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/477048590) | [RC Solution Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/398954886) |

## 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


### Safety tips

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safety-tips/id858357174)

**Currently charting:** #115 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides real-time alerts for various natural disasters and civil protection information in Japan. It supports multiple languages and offers useful resources for foreign tourists, including medical facility listings and emergency contact numbers.

**Highlights:** Real-time disaster alerts (EEW, Tsunami, Volcanic, Weather, Heat illness), Civil Protection Information notifications, Multi-language support (5 languages), Medical institution finder for foreigners, Evacuation advice and shelter information, Emergency contact numbers, Disaster preparedness learning materials

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PredictWind free?

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

### Is Safety tips free?

Safety tips is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PredictWind or Safety tips?

PredictWind is rated higher. PredictWind averages 4.8 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Safety tips averages 2.1 from 18 ratings.

### Do PredictWind or Safety tips have ads?

Neither PredictWind nor Safety tips shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PredictWind or Safety tips?

PredictWind ships an update every 11 days, and Safety tips fortnightly. Most recently, PredictWind was updated on October 14, 2026 and Safety tips on October 13, 2026.

### Which is more popular, PredictWind or Safety tips?

PredictWind currently peaks at #23 in the App Store charts, and Safety tips at #115. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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