Comparison

Squid vs Pig's Forecast

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Squid

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
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The weather routing app trusted by the world's top offshore sailors. Squid is the mobile version of SquidX — the routing solution used by elite teams in the Vendée Globe, Route du Rhum, Transat Jacques Vabre, The Ocean Race, and more. Now that same professional-grade power is in your pocket. From solo ocean racers to weekend cruisers, Squid gives every sailor access to accurate multi-model weather data and smart routing tools — rebuilt for speed, simplicity, and offshore use. A brand-new version has just launched: completely redesigned interface, major performance upgrades, and new features continuously in development. Key Features • Smart routing engine with roadbook tool • Cloud routing with multi-route comparison • Multi-model GRIB viewer: GFS, ECMWF, AROME, ARPEGE, GEM, NAM and more • Forecasts up to 10 days, 1–3 hour time steps • Meteograms for multi-model comparison (wind & pressure) • Extensive polar database (racing & cruising yachts) • Lightweight GRIBs optimized for offline use • Iridium GO!® compatible — built for low-bandwidth environments • Custom map visualizations: isolines, wind barbs, arrows, particles Weather Coverage Wind, gusts, MSLP, rainfall, cloud cover, CAPE, humidity, temperature, surface currents, swell & wind waves. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Pig's Forecast

This application provides live wind forecasts for specific coastal areas, including Rimini, Riccione, Fano, and Ancona. It is designed for wind sports enthusiasts looking for real-time weather data.

Highlights
  • Live wind forecasts
  • Specific coastal area coverage
  • Real-time weather data
  • Designed for wind sports enthusiasts
Features
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Per gli amanti del vento questa applicazione consente di visualizzare in diretta le previsioni del vento zona di Rimini / Riccione / Fano / Ancona. Power By "Planatori Molesti"

Screenshots

Squid4 screens
Pig's Forecast1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pig's Forecast at none against Squid's 8. Pig's Forecast also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 38%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.4). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Squid sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Pig's Forecast asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Squid versus Pig's Forecast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquidPig's Forecast
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (55 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews38.4% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings55 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.411.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size253 MB13 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDICE-ENGINEERINGGMV Software S.R.L.S.

Customer experience

Squid

All ratings55 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral3.6%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive38.4%
Neutral6.8%
Negative54.8%

Pig's Forecast

Written reviews9 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Squid

Subscriptions8
  • HIRES Europe 1 Week$5.997 Days
  • HIRES USA 1 Week$6.997 Days
  • HIRES Europe 1 Month$9.991 Month
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  • HIRES USA 1 Month$9.991 Month
  • HIRES Europe 3 Months$18.993 Months
  • HIRES USA 3 Months$18.993 Months
  • HIRES Europe 1 Year$33.991 Year
  • HIRES USA 1 Year$33.991 Year
None

Pig's Forecast

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Squid free?
Squid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pig's Forecast free?
Pig's Forecast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Squid or Pig's Forecast have ads?
Neither Squid nor Pig's Forecast shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Squid or Pig's Forecast?
Squid ships an update monthly, and Pig's Forecast monthly. Most recently, Squid was updated on October 29, 2026 and Pig's Forecast on October 15, 2026.

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