# Global Predictor vs PinWeather Golf

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PinWeather Golf at 100% against Global Predictor's 40%. PinWeather Golf also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months). Global Predictor's advantage is chart position (#123 vs unranked) and ratings volume (12 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Global Predictor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and PinWeather Golf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PinWeather Golf holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Global Predictor's written reviews are positive against 100% of PinWeather Golf's.

Global Predictor ships an update every 8 months, PinWeather Golf every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Global Predictor | PinWeather Golf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-predictor/id6498934220/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinweather-golf/id6760425074/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#123** | — |
| Size | 12 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Weather 20/20 LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741992117) | [Jesse Kaufman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884391284) |

## What reviewers say

### Global Predictor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-predictor/id6498934220)

**Currently charting:** #123 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Get reliable, long-range weather forecasts up to six months in advance for planning travel, events, and outdoor activities. Utilizes a unique recurring cycle methodology for accurate predictions, with an interactive map to view forecasts for any global location.

**Highlights:** 6-month global forecasts, Interactive world map, Lezak's Recurring Cycle (LRC) methodology, User-friendly interface, Planning for travel and events, Detailed daily forecasts

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Global Predictor Pro Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Global Predictor Pro Annual | $49.99 | per year |


### PinWeather Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinweather-golf/id6760425074)

Get hyper-local golf weather forecasts pinned to your course's GPS coordinates. Understand how wind, temperature, and rain impact your game with shot impact calculations and playability scores. Features a live wind compass and dual-model forecasting for up to 15 days.

**Highlights:** Hyper-local GPS-pinned forecasts, Shot impact calculations, Playability scores (A+ to F), Live wind compass, Dual-model forecasting (HRRR & ECMWF), Hour-by-hour detail

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $44.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Global Predictor free?

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

### Is PinWeather Golf free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Global Predictor or PinWeather Golf?

PinWeather Golf is rated higher. Global Predictor averages 3.7 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while PinWeather Golf averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Global Predictor or PinWeather Golf have ads?

Neither Global Predictor nor PinWeather Golf shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Global Predictor or PinWeather Golf?

Global Predictor ships an update every 8 months, and PinWeather Golf every 3 weeks. Most recently, Global Predictor was updated on November 4, 2026 and PinWeather Golf on October 31, 2026.

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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.*