# Iridium GO! vs PredictWind Tracker

The clearest difference is rating: PredictWind Tracker at 4.8 against Iridium GO!'s 1.9. PredictWind Tracker also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). Iridium GO!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (54 vs 6). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PredictWind Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $49.00 per month. Iridium GO! asks for nothing beyond the download.

PredictWind Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Iridium GO! has 54 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Iridium GO! ships an update every 5 months, PredictWind Tracker every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Iridium GO! | PredictWind Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iridium-go/id808207315/reviews) | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/predictwind-tracker/id6480428437/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **54** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 6.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Iridium Satellite LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/634954979) | [PredictWind Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/477048590) |

## What reviewers say

### Iridium GO!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iridium-go/id808207315)

Connect your iPhone or iPad to a global satellite network for calls, texts, and social media updates anywhere on Earth. This app provides essential communication capabilities even in areas without terrestrial network coverage, including emergency SOS functionality.

**Highlights:** Satellite calling, SMS messaging, Twitter integration, Emergency SOS activation, Global network coverage, Wi-Fi connectivity

**In-app purchases:** none


### PredictWind Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/predictwind-tracker/id6480428437)

Automatically update your personalized GPS tracking page for real-time location sharing. Ideal for boaters, it allows friends and family to monitor your position and route with weather or satellite maps. Link to add blogs and videos for a permanent record of your journey.

**Highlights:** Automatic GPS tracking updates, Real-time location sharing, Weather and satellite map overlays, Add blogs and video links, Personalized tracking page

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PredictWind Tracker 1 Month | $49.00 | per month |
| PredictWind Tracker 3 Months | $99.00 | per 3 months |
| PredictWind Tracker 12 Months | $249.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Iridium GO! free?

Iridium GO! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PredictWind Tracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Iridium GO! or PredictWind Tracker?

PredictWind Tracker is rated higher. Iridium GO! averages 1.9 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while PredictWind Tracker averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do Iridium GO! or PredictWind Tracker have ads?

Neither Iridium GO! nor PredictWind Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Iridium GO! or PredictWind Tracker?

Iridium GO! ships an update every 5 months, and PredictWind Tracker every 6 weeks. Most recently, Iridium GO! was updated on September 9, 2026 and PredictWind Tracker on September 17, 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.*