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Android Apps > Weather > PocketGrib
App profile & analytics · Weather · Data updated 2026-10-01
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PocketGrib

by Nicko Brennan · $2.99 · Version 1.1.15

“Download, view and analyse global weather data while on the go.” the developer's tagline

Availability On Google Play since January 2013 ↗
Rating on Google Play
4.46/5
1,647 ratings
At a glance AppBrain's trailer of this app, made from our data
Rating
4.46
1,647 reviews
Total installs
23
thousand
Installs, last 30 days
54
Best rank
–
not in the top lists
Last updated
May 15, 2026
1.1.15
AppBrain's verdict EstablishedWell rated

PocketGrib has 23 thousand installs. Users rate it well: 4.5 stars from 1,647 ratings.

PocketGrib is made and published by Nicko Brennan. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Nicko Brennan. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Nicko Brennan and are shown as published on Google Play.

About PocketGrib

PocketGrib is a weather app developed by Nicko Brennan.

How many times has PocketGrib been installed?

PocketGrib has been installed 23 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 54 times.

What is the rating of PocketGrib?

PocketGrib is rated 4.46 out of 5 stars, based on 1.6 thousand ratings.

Is PocketGrib free?

PocketGrib costs $2.99. The app size is 3.24 MB. The latest version available is 1.1.15. The last update was on May 15, 2026.

What are the requirements for PocketGrib?

PocketGrib requires Android 2.2+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since January 2013.

Description by Nicko Brennan (from Google Play)
With PocketGrib GRIB file viewer you can easily download, view and analyse global weather data.

Wind, preciptation, pressure, temperature and wave data extracted from GRIB files are displayed through our simple interface.

This GRIB viewer is perfect for sailors (both sailing and in the pub), windsurfers, storm chasers, outdoor enthusiasts, amateur and professional meteorologists.

Features
- Choose your map location and have weather information overlaid
- Mapped weather can be animated
- Weather can be viewed as a meteogram (graph) or raw data
- Configurable download to minimise file sizes (great for roaming)
- GRIB files can be downloaded to your PC
- Displays online or offline

PocketGrib downloads and displays the following weather types:
- Wind speed and direction (10 m above mean sea level)
- Precipitation (rain, snow etc)
- Pressure
- Air temperature
- Waves (including Mediterranean and Black Sea)
- Cloud cover
- Relative humidity
- CAPE (Convective Atmospheric Potential Energy)
- Current (Atlantic only)
Direct download of GRIB data from NOAA's GFS (Global Forecast System) model
- Forecasts up to 8 days
- Data steps: 3hr, 6hr, 12hr
- Worldwide Coverage
- Resolution: 0.25°, 0.5°, 1°, 2°
- Data updated 4 times a day (every 6 hours)
Also support for COAMPS, WW3, NOGAPS, RTOFS (Currents) and FNMOC WW3 (Mediterranean wave) models.

By downloading only what the user needs it it possible to keep the GRIB files small which makes it especially convenient for low bandwidth regions or when roaming internationally.

GRIB forecasts are published without human intervention or review. Therefore some knowledge and awareness is required by the end user. Most GRIB models do NOT accurately forecast hurricanes and tropical cyclones so their use should be combined with specific hurricane and tropical cyclone forecasts.

Recent changes:
- Android SDK upgrade
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More data about PocketGrib

Price $2.99
Total installs 23 thousand
Recent installs 54
Rating 4.46 based on 1.6 thousand ratings
Ranking Not ranked
Version 1.1.15
App size 3.24 MB
Number of libraries 0
Designed for Android 2.2+
Suitable for Everyone
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Installs over time

PocketGrib has been installed 23 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it has been installed 54 times.

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Comments on PocketGrib for Android

★★★★★ A Google user · Feb 11, 2020
Have used this app for sailing forecasts in UK and Med for 3 years. Consider it best available.
★★★★☆ Pavel Kurdenkov · Feb 9, 2021
Very accurate weather forecast. Using app during my seaman's job. Not working on the new Android phones.
★★★★★ Michael Eastman · May 25, 2023
Have used Pocket grib for several years: quickest downloading and very data hungry! Simple, several good models and easy to change area for more detailed or larger scale forecasts. Great
★★★★★ John Moore · Apr 28, 2021
Been using PocketGrib for years now. Its one of the best, and I highly recommend it to anyone who needs good accurate forecasts when going out on their boat
★☆☆☆☆ marc longstreet · Jul 21, 2024
No way to import grib files from other sources. Useless without Internet access.
★☆☆☆☆ Ja Holc · Dec 23, 2021
Does NOT work properly in Android 11. Grib files disappear from start screen after a few hours. Blank start screen with NO grib files - NONE to select from. Worked OK in Android 10 and lower Android versions!
★★☆☆☆ David Pratt · Jan 25, 2022
New android 10 tripletek tablet. This version won't save the downloaded grib file while the lite version does. Help.
★★☆☆☆ Shawn Rampy · Nov 27, 2020
Only displaying wind, temp, and rainfall...

Google Play Rankings for PocketGrib

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