Marine Weather vs SafeSail
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Marine Weather
Get detailed marine weather forecasts including wind speed, wave heights, and tide information. Visualize data on maps with customizable overlays and multiple weather models. Plan your trips with route management features and access forecasts in various units.
- 3-day wind speed and direction forecasts
- Wave height and direction overlays
- Multiple weather models (GFS, ECMWF)
- Tide and current data for multiple countries
- Lake temperature maps with thermocline identification
- Customizable weather settings and map overlays
- Route management and GPX/KML import
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Marine Weather App - Wind, Waves, Lake Temperature & Tide overlays for windsurfing, kitesurfing and fishing. ►Wind Forecasts √ Wind speed and true direction forecast for 3 days at 3 hour intervals. √ Use the play back bar on top to play/pause the wind animation or go to a specific time. √ Select a specific time for wind prediction from a list √ Tap anywhere on the map to view exact wind prediction speed and direction √ Use barb notation to estimate wind speed at a point. √ Once the predictions are doenloaded they are stored offline for use. ► Wave Heights (Swell + Wind combined) and Direction √ Overlaid on a map √ Playback bar or go to a specific time. √ Highlight high wave heights in red. ► Multiple Weather Models √ GFS √ ECMWF ► Pressure (MSL) ► Precipitation ► Air Temperature ► Gust ►TIDE & CURRENTS √ For US,Canada,Germany, Norway, Netherlands, Australia & New Zealand ► Comfortable Weather Settings √ Automatically Highlight Harsh Weather Forecasts √ Weather settings are customizable based on your preferences. ► Weather Map Overlays √ All forecast variables can be overalaid on the map. ► Lake Temperature Maps √ Accurate to 1 degree fahrenheit (0.5 degree celsius). √ Maps are color coded making it easy to identify lines where the temperature variation starts √ Easy to identify warm thermoclines (to find the best fishing spots) √ Actual temperature text can be toggled on demand √ The application supports showing temperatures in Fahrenheit, Celsius and Kelvin ► Forecast in multiple units √ Wind speed in knots, mph and kph √ Wave height in feet, meter or fathom √ Temperatures in celsius, farenheit and kelvin √ Pressure in Pa, millibar, mmHG, inchHG √ Precipitation in inches, mm ►ROUTE MANAGEMENT / TRIP PLANNING √ Create New Route/Edit Existing Routes √ Move Points √ Add points to an existing route leg √ Delete / Rename points √ Import GPX,KML & KMZ files √ Plot/Edit Routes √ Enter Waypoints √ Share/Export Routes,Tracks&Markers
SafeSail
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SafeSail – Know When It’s a Good Day to Go Out to Sea SafeSail is a marine weather app built for sailors, boat owners, and sea-goers who want to make smarter, safer decisions before heading out. It brings together wind, waves, and swell into a clear daily sea-conditions score, tailored to your vessel type, so complex marine data is easier to understand and act on. The scoring and recommendation system was developed with input from experienced sailors, combining real-world maritime knowledge with trusted weather and marine forecasts. Key Features • Smart Marine Conditions Score Wind, wave height, swell, and direction are combined into a simple daily score. • Interactive Forecast Map View conditions on a map, explore coastal areas visually, and quickly understand where conditions look better before choosing a location. • Hour-by-Hour Forecast Breakdown See detailed marine conditions by hour, including wind speed, wave height, swell, and direction. • Best Time Recommendations Find the most suitable time windows during the day based on predicted conditions. • Visual Charts & Trends Track wind and wave changes throughout the day with clear, easy-to-read charts. • Location-Based Forecasts Get accurate marine forecasts for selected coastal locations. • Vessel-Aware Analysis Conditions are evaluated by vessel type for more relevant guidance. Designed for Clarity and Safety SafeSail is designed for practical use at sea: Clean, distraction-free interface Fast access to essential information No ads No unnecessary features SafeSail is a decision-support tool and does not replace official maritime forecasts, notices, or professional seamanship. Regional Availability SafeSail currently focuses on selected regions and may require local phone number verification during onboarding. Whether you’re planning a short sail, a longer trip, or simply checking conditions out of curiosity, SafeSail helps you make safer, better-informed decisions at sea.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SafeSail at every 2 weeks against Marine Weather's every 7 months. Marine Weather's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Marine Weather ships an update every 7 months, SafeSail every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Marine Weather | SafeSail |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bist LLC | Gil Gamliel |
In-app purchases
Marine Weather
No in-app purchases
SafeSail
No in-app purchases
Questions
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