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PocketGrib Lite 1.1.14

3.8 MB / 50K+ Downloads / Rating 4.4 - 1,672 reviews


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PocketGrib Lite, developed and published by Nicko Brennan, has released its latest version, 1.1.14, on 2023-12-12. This app falls under the Weather category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 50000 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 4.4, based on 1.672 reviews.

PocketGrib Lite APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android 6.0+). It can also be installed on PC and Mac using an Android emulator such as Bluestacks, LDPlayer, and others.

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App Details

Package name: com.nickobrennan.pocketgrib.free

Updated: 1 year ago

Developer Name: Nicko Brennan

Category: Weather

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Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing PocketGrib Lite on PC Windows and Mac.

Using BlueStacks

  1. Download the APK/XAPK file from this page.
  2. Install BlueStacks by visiting http://bluestacks.com.
  3. Open the APK/XAPK file by double-clicking it. This action will launch BlueStacks and begin the application's installation. If the APK file does not automatically open with BlueStacks, right-click on it and select 'Open with...', then navigate to BlueStacks. Alternatively, you can drag-and-drop the APK file onto the BlueStacks home screen.
  4. Wait a few seconds for the installation to complete. Once done, the installed app will appear on the BlueStacks home screen. Click its icon to start using the application.

Using LDPlayer

  1. Download and install LDPlayer from https://www.ldplayer.net.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file directly into LDPlayer.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

App Rating

4.4
Total 1,672 reviews

Reviews

5 ★, on 2019-12-23
Well its the light version so note the grib selection and duration is limited. It gives you a good idea of what the app does. After a year I upgraded to paid version which has higher resolution and more models. It also goes farther into the future. Its the information that you want without the advertising and other nonsense. How windy how wet and how big are the waves...

4 ★, on 2019-07-24
Simple and clear depiction of grib info map. File downloads are small and fast. A couple of times on opening I couldn't tell where the map was centered or the zoom level. The Lat-Long info in the corner helped me out though.

4 ★, on 2020-05-30
Very good accuracy on all regions. I would like to rate it 5 stars actually but user interface is not the best. But data quality is best.

5 ★, on 2020-08-02
I like using grib files in making my weather decision when setting out for passage making, sailing and flying. Pocket grib is quick, accurate and easy to read. Very accurate and functional.

5 ★, on 2020-07-23
An easy to use and very accurate tool for sailing, mountaineering and other weather-dependent engagements.

5 ★, on 2019-12-31
Simple to use. Unfussy interface. Does one thing well, which I wish more app designers would do!

Previous Versions

PocketGrib Lite 1.1.14
2023-12-12 / 3.8 MB / Android 6.0+

PocketGrib Lite 1.1.13
2022-12-06 / 3.6 MB / Android 6.0+

About this app

With PocketGrib Lite 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.

The Lite version is limited to downloading and viewing 48 hours of forecast data using the GFS weather model to 1° resolution and 6 hour time step. Upgrade to the full version to get up to 8 days of forecast across the full range of weather models with the highest resolution.

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 2 days (full version to 8 days)
- Data steps: 3hr (full version), 6hr, 12hr
- Worldwide Coverage
- Resolution: 0.25° (full version), 0.5° (full version), 1°, 2°
- Data updated 4 times a day (every 6 hours)
The full version 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.

App Permissions

Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.