# UAV Forecast vs Drone UAV Fly Forecast

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | UAV Forecast | Drone UAV Fly Forecast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uav-forecast/id1050023752/reviews) | **[4.7 (173 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drone-uav-fly-forecast-airmap/id6737102940/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 173 |
| Positive reviews | **33.2% of reviews** | 9.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#28** | #177 |
| Size | 89 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matthew LLOYD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1050023751) | [Phong Pham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1731047500) |

## What reviewers say

### UAV Forecast

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

**Currently charting:** #28 Top Grossing · Weather, #141 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 |
| 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 |

**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 UAV Fly Forecast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drone-uav-fly-forecast-airmap/id6737102940)

**Currently charting:** #177 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly Trial | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 #28 in the App Store charts, and Drone UAV Fly Forecast at #177. 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.*