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PocketGrib for PC

Developed By: Nicko Brennan

License: 5.99

Rating: 4.8/5 - 571 reviews

Last Updated: 2018-09-12

Compatible: Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Surface

App Information

Version 1.2.11
Size 38.7 MB
Release Date 2011-04-06
Category Weather

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Description:
With PocketGrib you can download, view and analyse global ... [read more]

Age Rating: 4+

Compatible with Android

Download for Android

Compatible with iPhone, iPad and MAC

Download on iOS

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PocketGrib is 5.99 Weather app, developed by Nicko Brennan. Latest version of PocketGrib is 1.2.11, was released on 2011-04-06 (updated on 2018-09-12). Overall rating of PocketGrib is 4.8. This app had been rated by 571 users.

How to install PocketGrib on Windows and MAC?

You are using a Windows or MAC operating system computer. You want to use PocketGrib on your computer, but currently PocketGrib software is only written for Android or iOS operating systems. In this article we will help you make your wish come true.

Currently, the demand for using applications for Android and iOS on computers is great, so there have been many emulators born to help users run those applications on their computers, outstanding above all Bluestacks and NoxPlayer.

Here we will show you how to install and use the two emulators above to run Android and iOS applications on Windows and MAC computers.

Method 1: PocketGrib Download for PC Windows 11/10/8/7 using NoxPlayer

NoxPlayer is Android emulator which is gaining a lot of attention in recent times. It is super flexible, fast and exclusively designed for gaming purposes. Now we will see how to Download PocketGrib for PC Windows 11 or 10 or 8 or 7 laptop using NoxPlayer.

  • Step 1: Download and Install NoxPlayer on your PC. Here is the Download link for you – NoxPlayer Website. Open the official website and download the software.
  • Step 2: Once the emulator is installed, just open it and find Google Playstore icon on the home screen of NoxPlayer. Just double tap on that to open.
  • Step 3: Now search for PocketGrib on Google playstore. Find the official from developer and click on the Install button.
  • Step 4: Upon successful installation, you can find PocketGrib on the home screen of NoxPlayer.

NoxPlayer is simple and easy to use application. It is very lightweight compared to Bluestacks. As it is designed for Gaming purposes, you can play high-end games like PUBG, Mini Militia, Temple Run, etc.

Method 2: PocketGrib for PC Windows 11/10/8/7 or Mac using BlueStacks

Bluestacks is one of the coolest and widely used Emulator to run Android applications on your Windows PC. Bluestacks software is even available for Mac OS as well. We are going to use Bluestacks in this method to Download and Install PocketGrib for PC Windows 11/10/8/7 Laptop. Let’s start our step by step installation guide.

  • Step 1: Download the Bluestacks software from the below link, if you haven’t installed it earlier – Download Bluestacks for PC
  • Step 2: Installation procedure is quite simple and straight-forward. After successful installation, open Bluestacks emulator.
  • Step 3: It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  • Step 4: Google play store comes pre-installed in Bluestacks. On the home screen, find Playstore and double click on the icon to open it.
  • Step 5: Now search for the you want to install on your PC. In our case search for PocketGrib to install on PC.
  • Step 6: Once you click on the Install button, PocketGrib will be installed automatically on Bluestacks. You can find the under list of installed apps in Bluestacks.

Now you can just double click on the icon in bluestacks and start using PocketGrib on your laptop. You can use the the same way you use it on your Android or iOS smartphones.

For MacOS: The steps to use PocketGrib for Mac are exactly like the ones for Windows OS above. All you need to do is install the Bluestacks Application Emulator on your Macintosh. The links are provided in step one and choose Bluestacks 4 for MacOS.

PocketGrib for PC – Conclusion:

PocketGrib has got enormous popularity with it’s simple yet effective interface. We have listed down two of the best methods to Install PocketGrib on PC Windows laptop. Both the mentioned emulators are popular to use Apps on PC. You can follow any of these methods to get PocketGrib for PC Windows 11 or Windows 10.

We are concluding this article on PocketGrib Download for PC with this. If you have any queries or facing any issues while installing Emulators or PocketGrib for Windows, do let us know through comments. We will be glad to help you out!

Top Reviews


Love it

By MartinRand

Been using it for years, love it.


First app I check

By Wpetty19

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.


Not usable for Great Lakes.

By Mcat man

Not usable on Great Lakes.


Easy to use!

By RGoff23

Lots of useful info for the budding prognosticator/weather enthusiast.


Really good, easy to use app.

By Starboardtack

I have used this app for years. When I think about a passage I go here to check the conditions I will encounter. Easy to use. High on my list of really good apps.


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-Additional GRIBs available in the Catalog + -Wind gusts now shown in the Data screen
With PocketGrib you can download, view and analyse global weather data while on the go. + + Wind, precipitation, pressure, temperature, wave and other data extracted from GRIB files are displayed through our powerful GRIB viewer interface. + + 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 + - Animation of weather maps + - 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 via iTunes + - Displays online and offline + - Support for 3rd party GRIB files + + PocketGrib downloads and displays the following weather types: + - Wind speed and direction (10 m above ground/sea) + - 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) + - 500mb Height + + Direct download of GRIB data from NOAAs 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 (0.2° resolution), WW3, NOGAPS, RTOFS (Currents) and FNMOC WW3 (Mediterranean wave) models. + + GRIB forecasts are published without human intervention or review. As such, the end user requires some knowledge and awareness. Most GRIB models do NOT accurately forecast hurricanes and tropical cyclones so their use should be combined with specific hurricane and tropical cyclone forecasts.