# UAV Forecast vs Surf

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Surf at 87% against UAV Forecast's 33%. Surf also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6). UAV Forecast's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). 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 Surf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Surf holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.5K and 991 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of UAV Forecast's written reviews are positive against 87% of Surf's.

UAV Forecast ships an update every 5 days, Surf every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | UAV Forecast | Surf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uav-forecast/id1050023752/reviews) | **[4.9 (991 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surf-forecastcom/id6450721636/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 991 |
| Positive reviews | 33.2% of reviews | **87.1% 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 | **#25** | #100 |
| Size | 83 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matthew LLOYD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1050023751) | [Meteo365 Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/661723505) |

## What reviewers say

### UAV Forecast

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

**Currently charting:** #25 Top Grossing · Weather, #101 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


### Surf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surf-forecastcom/id6450721636)

**Currently charting:** #100 Top Grossing · Weather, #147 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Get simple, accurate surf forecasts for over 7,000 breaks worldwide. Plan your sessions with detailed wave information, tide times, and mapping to find the best conditions and nearby spots. Access extended forecasts and custom alerts with premium features.

**Highlights:** Detailed surf forecasts, Wavefinder map, Live webcam links, Tide times, 12-day forecasts, Custom surf alerts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Service: Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Service (Yearly) | $34.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌊 Accurate surf forecasts
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🗺️ Comprehensive coverage of locations
- 🔍 Detailed information (swell, wind, tides, etc.)
- 💰 Good value for subscription

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔄 Inconsistent data updates
- 🌊 Wave height/conditions not always accurate
- 🏞️ Missing data for some locations (e.g. Great Lakes)
- 🤔 Confusing or misleading surf ratings/forecasts

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes on some devices
- Geolocation issues with break markers

**Requested features**

- Ability to manually refresh data
- More detailed tidal/current information
- Expanded location coverage
- Improved accuracy for wave height/conditions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UAV Forecast free?

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

### Is Surf free?

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

### Which has better reviews, UAV Forecast or Surf?

Surf is rated higher. UAV Forecast averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Surf averages 4.9 from 991 ratings.

### Do UAV Forecast or Surf have ads?

Surf shows ads; UAV Forecast does not.

### Which is updated more often, UAV Forecast or Surf?

UAV Forecast ships an update every 5 days, and Surf every 6 weeks. Most recently, UAV Forecast was updated on October 22, 2026 and Surf on October 21, 2026.

### Which is more popular, UAV Forecast or Surf?

UAV Forecast currently peaks at #25 in the App Store charts, and Surf at #100. 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.*