# LuckGrib

> #1 for sailors and enthusiasts

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1318450117](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1318450117)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1318450117`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Craig McPheeters
- **Category:** Weather
- **Rating:** 4.90 / 5 (339 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.5.1
- **Last updated:** 2025-11-11
- **First published:** 2018-03-31
- **Size:** 173 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/luckgrib/id1318450117)
- **Website:** [https://luckgrib.com](https://luckgrib.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://luckgrib.com/privacy/](https://luckgrib.com/privacy/)

## Description

LuckGrib is a fully featured GRIB reader, viewer, downloader, and weather router designed for sailors and weather enthusiasts. It enables remote access to weather data via satellite and provides advanced weather routing with rich visualization.

It supports a wide range of models (global and high-resolution) such as GFS, ECMWF, HRRR, ICON-EU and more, with isochronal routing that respects constraints. It offers two access options: a 14-day free trial or LuckGrib Lite for reduced-resolution downloads, with pricing that is a one-time charge rather than a subscription.

## Rankings

- #83,320 — Overall

## Review summary

LuckGrib is praised for its wide model coverage, strong routing and departure-time features, and a no-subscription price, paired with excellent tutorials and a polished UI. It shines for sailing and offshore planning with fast downloads and deep data access. Common downsides are a learning curve, a desire for more automation, and requests for missing features (wave period/direction, cloud levels) plus concerns about future updates in a small market.

### Pros

- Extensive forecast model options (regional/global/Euro models, ensembles) with visual outputs.
- Powerful, flexible weather routing and departure-time planning for optimal passages.
- One-time purchase with no subscription.
- Excellent tutorials and intuitive Apple-friendly UI.
- Fast downloads and broad data access including ASCAT data with highly configurable outputs.

### Cons

- Steep learning curve to master the tool.
- Less automation compared with some rivals; requires manual setup for routing.
- Requests for additional missing features (wave period, wave direction relative to the vessel, cloud levels).
- Some concerns about ongoing development/updates in a small market.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1318450117)