# UAV Forecast vs Drone Spot

The clearest difference is rating: UAV Forecast at 4.6 against Drone Spot's 4.0. UAV Forecast also leads on ratings volume (3.5K vs 7) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). Drone Spot's advantage is review sentiment (68% vs 33%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. UAV Forecast sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Drone Spot sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. 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 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of UAV Forecast's written reviews are positive against 68% of Drone Spot'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, Drone Spot every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | UAV Forecast | Drone Spot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uav-forecast/id1050023752/reviews)** | [4.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drone-spot-forecast-and-map/id1348877960/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 33.2% of reviews | **68.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#28** | — |
| Size | 83 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matthew LLOYD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1050023751) | [Erwann Bestard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500759145) |

## What reviewers say

### UAV Forecast

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

**Currently charting:** #28 Top Grossing · Weather, #142 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 |
| Plus Subscription - Annual | $12.99 | per year |
| Elite Subscription - Monthly | $17.49 | per month |
| Value Subscription - Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| 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


### Drone Spot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drone-spot-forecast-and-map/id1348877960)

Discover new drone flying locations, view no-fly zones on interactive maps, and get real-time weather forecasts. Connect with a community of pilots to share spots and experiences, all within a user-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** Discover drone flying locations, Interactive no-fly zone maps, Real-time weather forecasts, Community spot sharing, Cross-platform accessibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium 1 an avec essai | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Cookie | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| Burger tip | $6.99 | one-time |
| Pizza tip | $17.99 | one-time |
| Premium à vie | $35.00 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UAV Forecast free?

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

### Is Drone Spot free?

Drone Spot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, UAV Forecast or Drone Spot?

UAV Forecast is rated higher. UAV Forecast averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Drone Spot averages 4.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do UAV Forecast or Drone Spot have ads?

Neither UAV Forecast nor Drone Spot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, UAV Forecast or Drone Spot?

UAV Forecast ships an update every 5 days, and Drone Spot every 2 weeks. Most recently, UAV Forecast was updated on November 2, 2026 and Drone Spot on November 2, 2026.

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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.*