Press Reviews
- Yachting World – Dec 2011, p33
- Practical Sailor
User Reviews
Mike Perkins ★★★★★
by Sailor7924 – Version 1.1.3 – Dec 16, 2012
Excellent App that has been well designed making it easy to use. As a cruising sailor it becomes a very useful reference to weather forecasting.
great app ★★★★★
by Schapera – Version 1.1.3 – Dec 7, 2012
If you are a sailor, its invaluable. I use it on the Mediterranean, specifically Sardinia, and find it very accurate.
PocketGrib ★★★★★
by Hooligan VII – Version 1.1.3 – Dec 2, 2012
Excellent app, but could we have access to CMC as well as GFS so the models could be checked for consistency.
Brilliant ★★★★★
by Carla201102 – Version 1.1.3 – Nov 24, 2012
I live in the Channel Isles, where accurate forecasts are important to our way of life, it is now part of my early morning routine to check Pocketgrib.
pocket grib ★★★★★
by lonnie sailor – Version 1.1.3 – Nov 22, 2012
good weather site for sailors and easy to use
Excellent. ★★★★★
by Dan Winterland – Version 1.1.3 – Nov 13, 2012
Bought it just before I started my Yachtmaster course. Worth every penny.
Skipper ★★★★★
by Iysha Gy 341 – Version 1.1.3 – Nov 13, 2012
I’m a fisherman from Grimsby and this App is Brilliant better than most television forecast
Nice one! Awesome. ★★★★★
by Saling seb – Version 1.1.3 – Nov 9, 2012
Best weather app in the world ever, FACT! If you need decent wether info source thats accurate then Just get it you will love it 🙂
The best…. ★★★★★
by mahseer – Version 1.1.3 – Nov 3, 2012
Grib file display and as someone who had not tried this for inshore marine forecasts seems very accurate. I prefer this to iGrib
Pocket grib ★★★★★
by Rich Jackson – Version 1.1.3 – Oct 27, 2012
Brilliant
Excellent app ★★★★★
by 911sah – Version 1.1.3 – Oct 23, 2012
Great app. Simple to use with great user interface. Animation works well
Love it ★★★★★
by GuernseyDave – Version 1.1.3 – Oct 22, 2012
Does what it says on the tin.. Great App.
Love it ★★★★★
by Salty sea beard – Version 1.1.3 – Oct 20, 2012
Just makes life so simple, replaces the guess left by many other forecasts and is great for sea kayaking in and around Morcambe Bay.
Great App ★★★★★
by Keptonrunning – Version 1.1.3 – Oct 19, 2012
Intuitive and reliable.
Pocket Grib ★★★★
by SD 12345 – Version 1.1.3 – Oct 16, 2012
Easy to use and intuitive Very good visualisation Data seem a bit conservative – does not always show same wind strengths as my laptop which uses usgrib Still – excellent
Incredible ★★★★★
by Jjboat – Version 1.1.3 – Oct 16, 2012
The best grib file reader on iPad, waves, wind and lots more. To get this information while sailing will change your sailing forever. Just go where the wind takes you. New improvements are added regularly and I thank the guy for making this app. I can now do all I did on a Mac on my iPad. The information comes from the same place most free weather apps use, not from the developer. They are computer predictions no one looks at them. It just gets better and better.
Solent Racer ★★★★★
by Solent Racer – Version 1.1.3 – Oct 13, 2012
Great app very accurate and i combine forecasts from multiple sources and this bang on.
Grib review ★★★★
by OPIO 1 – Version 1.1.3 – Oct 13, 2012
An excellent piece of kit, would not set out without reference to it. Overall it is very comprehensive and accurate. One improvement to the forecast would be Min/Max wind speeds rather than average which seems to be the case at present. OPIO 1
As advertised ★★★★★
by aserbicfool – Version 1.1.3 – Oct 12, 2012
Doesn’t come in a tin but dose exactly what it says it will do.
Love weather love this app ★★★★★
by Robine8 – Version 1.1.3 – Oct 12, 2012
Comprehensive meteorological data for the world. Cut out the smiley weather personalities and access the raw data. Use it all over the uk and recently on holiday. See the long term data the weather forecasts don’t mention as to preoccupied with not being wrong. Awesome.
Super App ★★★★★
by Banjeroos – Version 1.1.3 – Dec 15, 2012
This app is over the top, No problems at all.
Excellent visualization ★★★★
by svMerlin – Version 1.1.3 – Dec 9, 2012
Great program, but for cruisers it needs a way to import GRIB files obtained via SSB email.
Clay ★★★★★
by Cab6789 – Version 1.1.3 – Nov 26, 2012
I have been using grib programs for years; this is by far the best one I have ever used and it is very simple and straightforward. It provides loads of information. I would rate it right at the top of the whole category of weather apps.
Excellent ★★★★★
by W222222w – Version 1.1.3 – Nov 23, 2012
I have used this for inland sailing (lake Tahoe) and found it to be accurate and easy to use. Cannot comment on ocean applications yet, although the interface seems to simply make grib files accessible and easy to use / translate into usable info. Pulls small files packed with info so bandwidth / data charges not a huge issue.
Excellent ★★★★★
by Lynnatsea – Version 1.1.3 – Nov 22, 2012
I live on a yacht and use this all the time. Accurate and easy to use
Best pocket forecaster! ★★★★★
by KayakJeff – Version 1.1.3 – Nov 16, 2012
This the best tool that I have now for quick reference forecast data. Would love to see more layers available and winds aloft.
Just what I wanted ★★★★★
by Aore Jim – Version 1.1.3 – Nov 14, 2012
It performs well and downloads data quickly. Interface is fairly intuitive.
The best ★★★★★
by Penn Valley – Version 1.1.3 – Nov 10, 2012
Used multiple sources while sailing up and down coast of california, got this app half way through a trip and found it to be easy to use and extremely accurate. I place more weight on this app than the others I use. Highly recommend.
NOAA ★★★★
by Leepinlee – Version 1.1.3 – Nov 1, 2012
Great information a little hard to operate & set up.
Unique and powerful ★★★★★
by Collins72 – Version 1.1.3 – Oct 29, 2012
Down loading the graphed forecast data is extremely valuable . How do you collect the raw data? The wind map is also great, same question. With my weather station I find the prediction good to fair. Improve the graph graphics, could expand ? Keep up the great work. The biometric pressure graph is a WOW. My first choice for forecast .
Impressive!! ★★★★★
by DsPallas – Version 1.1.3 – Oct 26, 2012
Very good app…. good interface and well laid out. Wish all apps were this reliable!!
Great app for sailors ★★★★★
by Dehler_34 – Version 1.1.3 – Oct 25, 2012
Love the wind speed and direction forecast.
flybouys ★★★★★
by Flybouys – Version 1.1.2 – Oct 2, 2012
Use this app all the time to predict sailing conditions. Has been accurate several days out helping with future sail plans. Do miss the Google maps for the weather overlays, but the data is still very good.
Pocket Grib ★★★★★
by Capt. Sid – Version 1.1.1 – Sep 27, 2012
My wife and I have just completed a 10 week cruise from the Chesapeake Bay to Maine and back. Although we had the NOAA weather broadcasts and other sources of weather data, Pocket Grib was our primary source for weather forecasting. It was generally “spot on” with its forecast and the display is elegant. A terrific amount of data in an easy to understand format.
Just what I’ve been looking for ★★★★★
by tsdevine – Version 1.1.1 – Sep 13, 2012
I love photographing waterfalls….which means I need cloud cover, little to no rain, and calm winds. I also need to see far enough into the future to plan a trip. This app is perfect, gives me easy access to both a graph representation of what I’m interested in (well into the future) as well as an actual map with all the visuals you need to help make a good decision. Bravo!
Wonderful app. ★★★★★
by manzeric – Version 1.1.0 – Sep 21, 2012
I use it to predict conditions on the Copper River Flats, a small portion of NWS area 120, which is so big that the NWS forecasts for the timing and intensity of passing fronts and developing lows are often of little relevance in our small corner of the area.
Cruise planning ★★★★★
by Cap’n Tom – Version 1.1.0 – Sep 16, 2012
I use this app to plan cruises on my sailboat from Maine to North Carolina, but plan on using it to Florida and beyond. The combination of wind and sea state forecasts, along with the other information, is perfect in deciding when to depart especially due to the multi-day presentation.
Wildlife Artist ★★★★
by TheDuckCzar – Version 1.0.10 – Oct 8, 2012
Great for waterfowl hunting! Helps to see swings in the jet steam. Waterfowl use it like a supper highway. Knowing exactly when the wind is going to shift can save your life! Worth the money!
