Comparison

Weather4D Routing vs Marées

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Weather4D Routing

This app provides advanced weather forecasting and route optimization for sailing. It uses GRIB data, boat polar characteristics, and various meteorological models to plan efficient and safe journeys.

Highlights
  • GRIB weather and ocean data analysis
  • Customizable GRIB file downloads
  • Optimized sailing and engine routes
  • Wind and wave constraint consideration
  • Multiple route comparison
  • Real-time routing updates
Features
Currently charting
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Weather4D Routing is an outstanding meteorological and routing application based on weather and ocean data in GRIB format as well as the speed characteristics of the sailing boat (polar) and its minimum speed when operated with its engine. It benefits from an interface derived from the “Routing & Navigation” version. Weather GFS model is provided by default. In addition, over 35 weather and oceanographic models are available with a yearly subscription (in-app purchase). Queries and downloads are fully customizable. The application makes it possible to create your own geographical zones and to select the characteristics of the GRIB files to download: choice of data, resolution, periodicity, file size, etc. GRIB files can be downloaded wherever you are from our servers through a regular or satellite internet connection. Weather4D Routing displays the combined data as layered layers. All the data of a selected model is displayed by an animation in continuous time scrolling or in manual scrolling on the map. The weather forecast is displayed in one or two windows (iPad only), offering several display combinations of the same area: navigation and weather, weather and waves or currents, comparison of different models. The two windows can be disassociated for displaying the same area at different scales. Routing Weather4D Routing makes it possible to optimize sailing or engine, or mixed sail-engine routes. From a theoretical route, a routing algorithm will take into account wind force and wave height constraints. When sailing, the boat polar combined with wind and current forecasts will be used to optimize performance, comfort and safety. Several routes can be displayed to compare the outcome of different options: different forecast patterns, departure dates and times, selected constraint values. The routing can be restarted at any moment during navigation from the actual position of the boat. Default Models and Charts ———————————— GFS global forecast model at 0.25 °, 0.5 °, 1 ° and 2 ° resolutions. BING global chart OSM (Opens Street Map) global chart Optional Models (in-app purchase): ——————————————————— Weather -------- NAM USA GEM Global COAMPS Europe, West Atlantic, Central America, East Pacific ICON-EU Europe ARPEGE Global, Europe AROME France, Antilles, Guyane, Polynésie, Calédonie, Indien AROME HD France WRF France, Europe, Greece, NW Africa, Azores, Lesser Antilles, Greater Antilles Waves ------- MFWAM Global, Europe, France FNMOC WW3 Global, Europe Currents --------- MyOcean Global, IBI, NWS, Baltic, Med NCOM AMSEAS, USEAST, ALASKA, SOCAL, HAWAII

About

Marées

Provides tide schedules, heights, and coefficients for over 150 French ports and some British ports. It operates autonomously, requiring internet only for updates and maps, and does not use geolocation data outside the app.

Highlights
  • Tide schedules for 150+ French ports
  • Tide data for British ports
  • Harmonic constants from Previ Mer
  • Autonomous operation
  • Customizable tide height thresholds
  • Local time display (summer/winter)
Features
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Schedule, heights and coefficients of the tides on more than 150 French ports and some ports in Great Britain. Application made from the harmonic constants provided by Previ Mer. It is completely autonomous: the internet connection is only used for updates and for displaying maps. No advertising. No use of geolocation data outside the application and only to locate the nearest port. All local times displayed are summer and winter times. The menu allows you to calculate the tides and give the specifics for a day Set your own threshold (minimum height for practicing navigation or maximum for fishing on foot). Ask for other ports if necessary. Thank you for sharing your comments in order to further improve the application.

Screenshots

Weather4D Routing4 screens
Marées4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Weather4D Routing at 66% against Marées's 6%. Weather4D Routing also leads on chart position (#180 vs unranked). Marées's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $39.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Weather4D Routing costs $39.99 and Marées $1.99 up front. Weather4D Routing sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Marées asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Weather4D Routing ships an update every 3 months, Marées every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Weather4D Routing versus Marées: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeather4D RoutingMarées
Price$39.99$1.99 — better
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.0% of reviews — better6.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#180 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size488 MB54 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAPP4NAVChristian Guine

Customer experience

Weather4D Routing

Written reviews50 reviews
Positive66.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative32.0%

Marées

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive6.3%
Neutral31.3%
Negative62.5%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Weather4D Routing

One-time2
  • 3 Months HD Forecast Subscription$17.99
  • 1 Year HD Forecast Subscription$39.99
None

Marées

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Weather4D Routing free?
Weather4D Routing costs $39.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Marées free?
Marées costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Weather4D Routing or Marées have ads?
Neither Weather4D Routing nor Marées shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Weather4D Routing or Marées?
Weather4D Routing ships an update every 3 months, and Marées every 3 weeks. Most recently, Weather4D Routing was updated on October 26, 2026 and Marées on October 27, 2026.

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