# Squid vs LuckGrib

Squid and LuckGrib both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of LuckGrib's written reviews are positive against 38% of Squid's. LuckGrib also leads on ratings volume (343 vs 55). Squid's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.4). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Squid sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and LuckGrib sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Squid against 4.9 for LuckGrib. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LuckGrib has 343 ratings behind it against 55, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of Squid's written reviews are positive against 93% of LuckGrib's.

Squid ships an update monthly, LuckGrib every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Squid | LuckGrib |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squid-marine-navigation/id999783032/reviews) | **[4.9 (343 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luckgrib/id1318450117/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 55 | **343** |
| Positive reviews | 38.4% of reviews | **92.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 253 MB | 173 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DICE-ENGINEERING](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885802964) | [Craig McPheeters](https://appshunter.io/developer/590365129) |

## What reviewers say

### Squid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squid-marine-navigation/id999783032)

This marine navigation app provides professional-grade weather forecasts and smart routing tools for sailors. It offers multi-model GRIB data, meteograms, and an extensive polar database, optimized for offshore and low-bandwidth use.

**Highlights:** Smart routing engine with roadbook, Cloud routing with multi-route comparison, Multi-model GRIB viewer, Forecasts up to 10 days, Meteograms for multi-model comparison, Extensive polar database, Lightweight GRIBs for offline use

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HIRES Europe 1 Week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| HIRES USA 1 Week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| HIRES Europe 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| HIRES USA 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| HIRES Europe 3 Months | $18.99 | per 3 months |
| HIRES USA 3 Months | $18.99 | per 3 months |
| HIRES Europe 1 Year | $33.99 | per year |
| HIRES USA 1 Year | $33.99 | per year |


### LuckGrib

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luckgrib/id1318450117)

This app provides advanced weather data visualization, downloading, and routing for sailors and weather enthusiasts. It offers access to a wide range of global and high-resolution weather and ocean models, with features for optimizing routes and analyzing complex weather parameters. Remote access via satellite is also supported.

**Highlights:** GRIB file reader, viewer, and downloader, Advanced weather routing and route analysis, Satellite data access, High-resolution global and regional weather models, Ocean current models, Detailed weather parameter analysis

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 14-day Trial | Free | one-time |
| 14 day trial of Offshore Data | Free | one-time |
| 14 day Weather Routing trial | Free | one-time |
| LuckGrib weather data access | $29.99 | one-time |
| Premium Offshore Data access | $59.99 | one-time |
| Weather Routing access | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent weather forecasting and routing
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 💡 Wide range of weather models and data sources
- 🚢 Tailored for sailors and offshore navigation
- 💰 One-time purchase, no subscription fees

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with GRIB file downloads
- ⚠️ Steep learning curve for some features
- 🔍 Lack of support for some boat types (e.g., catamarans)

**Reported bugs**

- Reported issues with 'no wind data for start time'
- Occasional app crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Integration with boat instruments and data logging
- More advanced routing options and customization
- Improved support for regional weather models


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Squid free?

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

### Is LuckGrib free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Squid or LuckGrib?

LuckGrib is rated higher. Squid averages 4.8 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while LuckGrib averages 4.9 from 343 ratings.

### Do Squid or LuckGrib have ads?

Neither Squid nor LuckGrib shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Squid or LuckGrib?

Squid ships an update monthly, and LuckGrib every 2 months. Most recently, Squid was updated on October 29, 2026 and LuckGrib on October 29, 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.*