# UAV Forecast vs Barometer Plus

The clearest difference is rating: UAV Forecast at 4.6 against Barometer Plus's 4.0. UAV Forecast also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). Barometer Plus's advantage is review sentiment (64% vs 33%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. UAV Forecast sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Barometer Plus sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UAV Forecast holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UAV Forecast has 3.5K ratings behind it against 409, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of UAV Forecast's written reviews are positive against 64% of Barometer Plus's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UAV Forecast ships an update every 5 days, Barometer Plus every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | UAV Forecast | Barometer Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uav-forecast/id1050023752/reviews)** | [4.0 (409 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barometer-plus-altimeter/id1071044152/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 409 |
| Positive reviews | 33.2% of reviews | **63.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#27** | #206 |
| Size | 83 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matthew LLOYD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1050023751) | [Ngo Na](https://appshunter.io/developer/1061345952) |

## What reviewers say

### UAV Forecast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uav-forecast/id1050023752)

**Currently charting:** #27 Top Grossing · Weather, #158 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides a comprehensive weather forecast and flight condition analysis for drone pilots. It includes hyperlocal wind data, GPS satellite information, solar activity, and no-fly zones. Get color-coded "Good To Fly" or "Not Good To Fly" assessments with customizable thresholds.

**Highlights:** Hyperlocal wind and gust speeds, GPS satellite data (Galileo, GLONASS), Solar weather (Kp) index, No-Fly Zone and flight restrictions, Hourly forecasts up to 15 days, Color-coded flight condition analysis, Configurable thresholds

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Subscription - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Hobbyist Subscription - Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Professional - Weekly | $4.69 | per 7 days |
| Value Subscription - Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Hobbyist - Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Elite Subscription - Weekly | $8.69 | per 7 days |
| Professional - Monthly | $9.49 | per month |
| Value Subscription - Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Plus Subscription - Annual | $12.99 | per year |
| Elite Subscription - Monthly | $17.49 | per month |
| Hobbyist Subscription - Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Professional - Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Elite Subscription - Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Hobby Subscription - One Year | $23.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great planning tool
- 👍 Useful and well-designed
- 🚀 Excellent app for UAV pilots
- 👍 Fantastic tool
- 🚀 Awesome app for ALL drone pilots!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate weather data
- 🐛 Not accurate at all
- 🐛 Fake weather data shown
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 💰 Not worth the price

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on iPad Pro
- Location not detected
- Freezes when entering location

**Requested features**

- Metric option for altitude
- More than 5 favorite locations
- Ability to store drone profiles
- Alerts for weather changes
- Map with wind direction overlay


### Barometer Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barometer-plus-altimeter/id1071044152)

**Currently charting:** #206 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

This app measures air pressure and altitude using your device's built-in sensor. It helps predict weather changes, monitor health impacts of pressure fluctuations, and optimize activities like fishing. Customize its appearance and receive notifications about significant pressure shifts.

**Highlights:** Barometer and altimeter with analog display, Temperature and humidity readings, Pressure and altitude unit conversion, GPS and airport data calibration, Relative altitude measurement, Pressure change notifications, History tracking and graph

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads, Widget and Export | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited custom rules | $0.99 | one-time |
| Exact update interval | $1.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Edition | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔍 Helpful for tracking migraines/arthritis
- 💡 Customizable settings
- 🔍 Useful for weather/fishing/aviation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate readings
- 📺 Intrusive ads
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with fitness tracking
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 🤔 Confusing interface

**Reported bugs**

- Stops tracking pressure changes
- Incompatible with iOS 10 on iPads
- Freezes or crashes on launch

**Requested features**

- Pressure trend indicators
- Customizable graphs and data export
- Notifications for pressure changes
- Arthritis/migraine warning indicators


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UAV Forecast free?

UAV Forecast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Barometer Plus free?

Barometer Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, UAV Forecast or Barometer Plus?

UAV Forecast is rated higher. UAV Forecast averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Barometer Plus averages 4.0 from 409 ratings.

### Do UAV Forecast or Barometer Plus have ads?

Barometer Plus shows ads; UAV Forecast does not.

### Which is updated more often, UAV Forecast or Barometer Plus?

UAV Forecast ships an update every 5 days, and Barometer Plus every 6 weeks. Most recently, UAV Forecast was updated on October 18, 2026 and Barometer Plus on October 19, 2026.

### Which is more popular, UAV Forecast or Barometer Plus?

UAV Forecast currently peaks at #27 in the App Store charts, and Barometer Plus at #206. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*