Comparison

Squid vs Forecast Alarm

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

Forecast Alarm

Receive alerts for specific wind conditions based on various weather models. Configure notification frequency to stay informed about upcoming weather events.

Highlights
  • Wind threshold notifications
  • Customizable notification frequency
  • Supports multiple weather models (Arpège, Arome, GFS, ECMWF, Icon, etc.)
  • Monitors weather forecasts
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Set the wind threshold at which you want to receive a notification, configure the frequency of notifications and you can rest easy. Forecast Alarm monitors the Arpège, Arome, GFS, ECMWF, Icon, ECMWF AIFS, NAM USA, NAM Puerto Rico, NAM Haiti models for you. EULA: https://www.forecastalarm.fr/apple_eula_en.html

Screenshots

Squid4 screens
Forecast Alarm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Forecast Alarm at 100% against Squid's 38%. Forecast Alarm also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Forecast Alarm sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Squid ships an update monthly, Forecast Alarm every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Squid versus Forecast Alarm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquidForecast Alarm
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (55 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews38.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings55 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.416.4
Further details — not scored
Size253 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDICE-ENGINEERINGInia

Customer experience

Squid

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

Forecast Alarm

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
4 purchases

Forecast Alarm

Subscriptions4
  • Abonnement Large Mensuel$5.991 Month
  • Abonnement Large Plus Hebdomadaire$8.997 Days
  • Annual Subscription$12.991 Year
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  • Abonnement Large Annuel$17.991 Year

Questions

Is Squid free?
Squid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Forecast Alarm free?
Forecast Alarm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Squid or Forecast Alarm have ads?
Neither Squid nor Forecast Alarm shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Squid or Forecast Alarm?
Squid ships an update monthly, and Forecast Alarm every 6 days. Most recently, Squid was updated on November 1, 2026 and Forecast Alarm on October 30, 2026.

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