Comparison

UAV Forecast vs WINDCRANE Go

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

UAV Forecast

This app provides hyperlocal weather forecasts, GPS satellite data, and solar activity information specifically for drone pilots. It offers color-coded flight condition analysis and configurable thresholds to determine optimal flying times. Supports a wide range of drone models and is suitable for both recreational and commercial users.

Highlights
  • Hyperlocal weather forecasts
  • Wind and gust speeds at altitude
  • GPS satellite data
  • Solar activity (Kp index)
  • No-Fly Zone information
  • Color-coded flight condition analysis
  • Configurable thresholds
Features
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When will it be good to fly your quadcopter? See the weather forecast, GPS satellites, solar activity (Kp), No-Fly Zones and flight restrictions, all in one convenient tool. Perfect for DJI Neo, Mini, Mavic, Air, Inspire, FPV, and Hover, Autel and Skydio drones, and many other Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Systems. UAV Forecast is the original, best, and classic tool for drone pilots. Suitable for both beginners and advanced pilots, recreational and commercial, features include: • Hyperlocal weather data, including detailed wind and gust speeds at ground level and at any altitude. • GPS satellite data including Galileo and GLONASS, solar weather (Kp) index, and more. • Hourly forecasts up to 15 days. • Automatic color-coded analysis of the conditions: green for Good To Fly, red for Not Good To Fly. • Fully configurable thresholds. • Light and Dark themes, with automatic switching at sunrise and sunset. • Location search and Favorite Locations. • Full tablet support. Our users include paraglider and paramotor pilots too. Become a subscriber for 24-hour, 7-day, or 15-day hourly forecast and many other features. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the same price you originally paid. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Terms: https://www.uavforecast.com/terms

About

WINDCRANE Go

This app provides site managers and appointed persons with crucial wind forecast data for construction sites. It allows for setting wind-off thresholds and tracking crane operational status due to wind conditions. Users can also record and review wind-related downtime.

Highlights
  • Short-term wind forecast
  • Set wind-off thresholds
  • Track crane 'Out of Service' times
  • Record wind speeds
  • View WINDCRANE devices remotely
  • Instant high wind speed alerts
Features
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WINDCRANE Go is specifically designed for site managers and appointed persons on constructions sites, to make easier the access to relevant winded off information and short term wind forecast. The winded off forecast allows to set the winded off thresholds and the height that the crane is working at. WINDCRANE Go also allows to record the times the crane is put "Out of service" due to being winded off. This can be alter reviewed on the WINDCRANE IoT platform together with the recorded wind speeds. WINDCRANE is an IoT platform for remote monitoring wind speed data logging for cranes, construction, and heavy lifting equipment. With this App, you can have a quick view of all your Windcrane devices from your phone and get instant alerts of high wind speeds. WINDCRANE is a wind speed service for construction, heavy lifting equipment, and remote operations. ============================== PLEASE NOTE: In order to use this App you will need a WINDCRANE remote monitoring system and a WINDCRANE account. Without them, this App will not work ==============================

Screenshots

UAV Forecast4 screens
WINDCRANE Go4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WINDCRANE Go at none against UAV Forecast's 10. WINDCRANE Go also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.0). UAV Forecast's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. UAV Forecast sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. WINDCRANE Go asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UAV Forecast ships an update every 5 days, WINDCRANE Go monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
UAV Forecast versus WINDCRANE Go: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUAV ForecastWINDCRANE Go
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#26 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthew LLOYDLogic Energy Ltd

Customer experience

UAV Forecast

All ratings3,530 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral1.3%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews753 reviews
Positive33.2%
Neutral4.9%
Negative61.9%

WINDCRANE Go

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

UAV Forecast

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on iPad Pro
  • Location not detected
  • Freezes when entering location

Requested features

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

WINDCRANE Go

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

UAV Forecast

Subscriptions10
  • Hobbyist Subscription - Weekly7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Professional - Weekly7 Days trial$4.697 Days
  • Value Subscription - Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
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  • Hobbyist - Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Elite Subscription - Weekly7 Days trial$8.697 Days
  • Professional - Monthly7 Days trial$9.491 Month
  • Elite Subscription - Monthly7 Days trial$17.491 Month
  • Value Subscription - Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Hobbyist Subscription - Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Professional - Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year
None

WINDCRANE Go

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UAV Forecast free?
UAV Forecast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WINDCRANE Go free?
WINDCRANE Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do UAV Forecast or WINDCRANE Go have ads?
Neither UAV Forecast nor WINDCRANE Go shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UAV Forecast or WINDCRANE Go?
UAV Forecast ships an update every 5 days, and WINDCRANE Go monthly. Most recently, UAV Forecast was updated on November 11, 2026 and WINDCRANE Go on November 12, 2026.

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