# SailFlow vs Catalysst SoCal

The clearest difference is chart position: SailFlow at #43 against Catalysst SoCal's #191. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SailFlow sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Catalysst SoCal sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $17.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | SailFlow | Catalysst SoCal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sailflow-sailing-forecasts/id555309964/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **5.8K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 84.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#43** | #191 |
| Size | 137 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WeatherFlow](https://appshunter.io/developer/317992028) | [Chasing Pelagics LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775708441) |

## What reviewers say

### SailFlow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sailflow-sailing-forecasts/id555309964)

**Currently charting:** #43 Top Grossing · Weather, #196 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Get hyper-accurate, real-time marine weather forecasts and live wind reports. This app uses proprietary weather systems and integrates public data for detailed wind, wave, tide, and radar information. Customize alerts and track your favorite sailing spots.

**Highlights:** Proprietary Tempest Weather Systems, Live wind and current station reports, AI-enhanced Nearcast forecasting, Radar, satellite, and precipitation maps, Tides charts and wave height, Customizable wind notifications, Nautical charts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus | $3.99 | per month |
| Plus | $5.49 | per month |
| Gold | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro - Pay As You Go (auto-renewing) | $19.99 | per month |
| Gold | $21.99 | per month |
| Plus | $44.99 | per year |
| Plus | $44.99 | per year |
| Pro | $119.99 | per year |
| Gold | $179.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to navigate
- 🚀 Accurate wind forecasts
- 🚀 Helpful for planning
- 🚀 Great data and graphics
- 🚀 Reliable and trustworthy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional inaccurate forecasts
- 🐛 Crashes or freezes
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔍 Difficult to find specific locations
- 🔍 Confusing interface at times

**Reported bugs**

- Recent update caused app to crash
- Favorites list not working properly
- Wind direction arrow pointing incorrectly

**Requested features**

- Add more local weather stations
- Improve map and location search
- Provide more forecast models
- Add support for Apple Watch
- Fix wind direction arrow issue


### Catalysst SoCal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catalysst-socal/id6789408870)

**Currently charting:** #191 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SoCal Fishing Intelligence | $17.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SailFlow free?

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

### Is Catalysst SoCal free?

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

### Do SailFlow or Catalysst SoCal have ads?

Neither SailFlow nor Catalysst SoCal shows ads.

### Which is more popular, SailFlow or Catalysst SoCal?

SailFlow currently peaks at #43 in the App Store charts, and Catalysst SoCal at #191. 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.*