Comparison

UAV Forecast vs Drone UAV Fly Forecast

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

Drone UAV Fly Forecast

Plan safe and efficient drone flights with detailed weather forecasts, air traffic information, and real-time alerts. Identify no-fly zones and receive flight recommendations based on weather and drone models. Essential for both professional and recreational pilots.

Highlights
  • Detailed weather forecasts (wind, temperature, KP index)
  • Air traffic control and no-fly zone identification
  • Good-to-fly threshold suggestions
  • Real-time weather and flight condition alerts
  • Restricted area monitoring
  • Intuitive interface for all pilot levels
Features
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Find the best time & best place to fly for drone pilots UAV Drone Forecast is an advanced drone forecast & fly weather app built for modern drone pilots — combining accurate UAV weather data, real-time airspace, airmap & no-fly zone detection, and intelligent insights to help you fly safely and confidently. Whether you're flying a multirotor, VTOL, or DJI drone, this is your ultimate UAV forecast tool for safe and efficient flying. FEATURES: Drone Weather & Flight Forecast Get accurate drone weather / fly weather / weather flight data before takeoff: - Wind speed, gust & turbulence forecast - Visibility & temperature - GPS signal strength & Kp index - Smart “Good to Fly” / “Poor to Fly” forecast - Reliable long forecast (7-day UAV forecast) No-Fly Zone & Airspace Map Stay safe with real-time drone airspace map & no-fly zones: - Detect no fly zone / no-fly zones / drone no fly zones - View airspace drone / drone airspace / UAV map - Compatible experience similar to tools like B4UFLY, Airmap for drones, DJI Fly map 7-Day UAV Forecast Plan ahead with detailed UAV forecast & drone forecast: - Full forecast fly conditions for upcoming days - Track changing weather trends - Optimize every drone flight / drone flights Weather Alerts & Smart Flight Windows - Alerts for unsafe drone weather conditions - Best time windows to fly drone / fly UAV - Smart forecast algorithm-based suggestions AI Drone Assistant - Ask about drone safety, UAV weather, air data - Get instant recommendations - Simplify complex flight forecast data Smart Wind Direction Compass - Visual wind direction for drone fly stability - Optimize takeoff & landing - Essential for drone pilot & UAV pilot control Visual Weather & Flight Charts - Clear weather charts & drone forecast graphs - Track trends over time - Improve drone mapping & flight planning decisions WHY CHOOSE THIS APP - All-in-one drone app — weather + airspace + forecast in one - Built for drone pilots, UAV pilots & drone professionals - Helps you fly safer, avoid no-fly zones & reduce risks - Supports modern ecosystems: DJI, DroneDeploy, Dronelink workflows - Designed for drone apps for users PERFECT FOR - Drone photography & videography - UAV inspection & mapping - Drone delivery & wing drone systems - Hobby flying & professional operations Notice: - This app are free-to-install, but has some premium features that need purchase/subscribe to use. - Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled 24 hours before the end of the period. - Manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your account settings. - Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you subscribe. Term of use: https://moniqtap.com/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://moniqtap.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

UAV Forecast4 screens
Drone UAV Fly Forecast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: UAV Forecast at every 5 days against Drone UAV Fly Forecast's every 2 months. UAV Forecast also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 9%) and ratings volume (3.5K vs 173). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Drone UAV Fly Forecast sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for UAV Forecast against 4.7 for Drone UAV Fly Forecast. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UAV Forecast has 3.5K ratings behind it against 173, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of UAV Forecast's written reviews are positive against 9% of Drone UAV Fly Forecast's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UAV Forecast ships an update every 5 days, Drone UAV Fly Forecast every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
UAV Forecast versus Drone UAV Fly Forecast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUAV ForecastDrone UAV Fly Forecast
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.5K ratings)4.7 (173 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.2% of reviews — better9.1% of reviews
Number of ratings3.5K — better173
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#29 — better#150
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthew LLOYDPhong Pham

Customer experience

UAV Forecast

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

Drone UAV Fly Forecast

All ratings151 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral4.6%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive9.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative90.9%

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

Drone UAV Fly Forecast

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
5 purchases

Drone UAV Fly Forecast

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Weekly Trial3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • Premium Yearly$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is UAV Forecast free?
UAV Forecast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drone UAV Fly Forecast free?
Drone UAV Fly Forecast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, UAV Forecast or Drone UAV Fly Forecast?
Drone UAV Fly Forecast is rated higher. UAV Forecast averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Drone UAV Fly Forecast averages 4.7 from 173 ratings.
Do UAV Forecast or Drone UAV Fly Forecast have ads?
Neither UAV Forecast nor Drone UAV Fly Forecast shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UAV Forecast or Drone UAV Fly Forecast?
UAV Forecast ships an update every 5 days, and Drone UAV Fly Forecast every 2 months. Most recently, UAV Forecast was updated on November 9, 2026 and Drone UAV Fly Forecast on November 8, 2026.
Which is more popular, UAV Forecast or Drone UAV Fly Forecast?
UAV Forecast currently peaks at #29 in the App Store charts, and Drone UAV Fly Forecast at #150. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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