PocketGrib

Name: PocketGrib
Price: 5.99 USD
Rating: 4.8 (575 reviews)
Author: Nicko Brennan

By: Nicko Brennan

Weather

Features & Capabilities

PocketGrib is a portable GRIB weather viewer for the Chrome ecosystem. It lets you download, view, and analyze global weather data on the go, including wind, precipitation, pressure, temperature, waves, and more.

Overlay weather maps, watch animations, switch between meteograms and raw data, and download data with configurable options to minimize roaming. It supports NOAA GFS and multiple models (COAMPS, WW3, NOGAPS, RTOFS) and works online or offline. Note that GRIB models are specialized forecasts and may not predict hurricanes accurately.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Weather Data Navigation & Mapping

By:

Nicko Brennan

Rating:

4.80

(575) 1 new ratings

Version:

1.2.11 Last updated: 2018-09-12

Version code:

828268351

Creation date:

2011-04-06

Compatible devices:

Size:

36.90MB

Price:

5.99

URLs:

Website

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-06

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 72,966 ▲ 15

Other platforms

PocketGrib (v1.1.14)

23,274 4.47

(2,081)

For Developers

Monetize with App Pass Boost with Extension Booster

Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Nicko Brennan

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pocketgrib/id429394638

Website:

http://pocketgrib.com

User Reviews

PocketGrib is valued for its simple, intuitive interface and rich, boat-focused GRIB data, with fast, direct NOAA downloads that support planning. Reviewers repeatedly praise its usability, hourly wind/wave data, and reliability for long-term use. However, several users report stability problems during downloads and occasional server outages that affect data availability. When functioning, it provides clear, actionable weather info and strong planning value for sailors, especially on limited networks; its value depends on dependable data updates.

Pros

Easy to use with a simple, intuitive interface for complex GRIB data.
Comprehensive boating weather data (hourly wind, waves, forecasts) with direct NOAA GRIB access.
Fast loads and efficient downloads, even on slower networks.
Long-standing, trusted planning tool; widely used by sailors for trips and passages.
Direct NOAA GRIB downloads without emailing and clear presentation of surface charts and wind/wave data.

Cons

Occasional instability: crashes when downloading new products.
Reliability issues with server availability and GRIB data not consistently accessible.

Recent reviews

Been using it for years, love it.

by Ma*****, 2022-04-23

This app gives so much info with a very simple display. This is the first app I check when deciding when to take the boat out. While I am on the water I make it part of my routine to check the app to see what to expect in the following hours and days. This is one of my must have apps to go sailing with.