In this navigation app, you can access weather forecasts and routing tools tailored for offshore sailing. Includes multi-model GRIB viewer, cloud routing, and extensive polar database for ships.
AppRecs review analysis
AppRecs rating 4.8. Trustworthiness 84 out of 100. Review manipulation risk 26 out of 100. Based on a review sample analyzed.
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Ratings breakdown
5 star
84%
4 star
11%
3 star
4%
2 star
2%
1 star
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Low review manipulation risk
26% review manipulation risk
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Credible reviews
84% trustworthiness score from analyzed reviews
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High user satisfaction
84% of sampled ratings are 5 stars
About Squid Mobile
Squid is the lightweight and powerful mobile version of SquidX — the weather and routing solution trusted by top offshore skippers.
From solo ocean racers to weekend cruisers, Squid gives every sailor access to professional-grade weather forecasts and smart routing tools.
Built for performance and designed for simplicity, the app delivers accurate, multi-model weather data — optimized for offshore use with minimal internet consumption.
All the top offshore skippers and teams use SquidX — in the Vendée Globe, Route du Rhum, Transat Jacques Vabre, The Ocean Race, and more.
Now, with Squid, the power of SquidX is in your pocket — redesigned for accessibility, speed, and precision.
A brand-new version has just been released, with a completely refreshed interface, better performance, and many new features in development.
Whether you're planning a regatta, delivery, or cruising passage, Squid is your go-to app for reliable, low-data weather routing.
Key Features
- Smart routing engine with roadbook tools
- Extensive built-in polar database (racing & cruising yachts)
- Cloud routing with multi-route comparison
- Multi-model GRIB viewer: GFS, ECMWF, AROME, ARPEGE, GEM, NAM, GCWF, HiRLAM...
- Forecasts up to 10 days, with 1 to 3-hour time steps
- Lightweight GRIB downloads +email integration for offline workflows
- Meteograms for multi-model forecast comparison (wind & pressure)
- Custom visualizations: isolines, wind barbs, arrows, particles
- Smooth animations using CPU and GPU
- Optimized for low-bandwidth use (Iridium GO!® compatible)
Weather Variables
Atmosphere:
- Wind (10 m, 925 hPa), gusts
- Mean Sea Level Pressure (MSLP)
- Rainfall
- Cloud cover
- CAPE (Convective Available Potential Energy)
- Relative humidity
- Temperature
And more…
Ocean:
- Surface currents (speed & direction)
- Waves: swell, wind waves, height & direction
From solo ocean racers to weekend cruisers, Squid gives every sailor access to professional-grade weather forecasts and smart routing tools.
Built for performance and designed for simplicity, the app delivers accurate, multi-model weather data — optimized for offshore use with minimal internet consumption.
All the top offshore skippers and teams use SquidX — in the Vendée Globe, Route du Rhum, Transat Jacques Vabre, The Ocean Race, and more.
Now, with Squid, the power of SquidX is in your pocket — redesigned for accessibility, speed, and precision.
A brand-new version has just been released, with a completely refreshed interface, better performance, and many new features in development.
Whether you're planning a regatta, delivery, or cruising passage, Squid is your go-to app for reliable, low-data weather routing.
Key Features
- Smart routing engine with roadbook tools
- Extensive built-in polar database (racing & cruising yachts)
- Cloud routing with multi-route comparison
- Multi-model GRIB viewer: GFS, ECMWF, AROME, ARPEGE, GEM, NAM, GCWF, HiRLAM...
- Forecasts up to 10 days, with 1 to 3-hour time steps
- Lightweight GRIB downloads +email integration for offline workflows
- Meteograms for multi-model forecast comparison (wind & pressure)
- Custom visualizations: isolines, wind barbs, arrows, particles
- Smooth animations using CPU and GPU
- Optimized for low-bandwidth use (Iridium GO!® compatible)
Weather Variables
Atmosphere:
- Wind (10 m, 925 hPa), gusts
- Mean Sea Level Pressure (MSLP)
- Rainfall
- Cloud cover
- CAPE (Convective Available Potential Energy)
- Relative humidity
- Temperature
And more…
Ocean:
- Surface currents (speed & direction)
- Waves: swell, wind waves, height & direction
