Comparison

UAV Forecast vs SeaSpot

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

SeaSpot

This weather platform provides forecasts specifically tailored for leisure activities. Get detailed meteorological information to plan your outdoor adventures with confidence.

Highlights
  • Leisure activity weather forecasts
  • Detailed meteorological information
  • Outdoor adventure planning tool
  • Platform for planning
Features
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Plataforma de previsão meteorológica para atividades de lazer

Screenshots

UAV Forecast4 screens
SeaSpot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SeaSpot at 100% against UAV Forecast's 33%. SeaSpot also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). UAV Forecast's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months) and chart position (#29 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. SeaSpot asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UAV Forecast ships an update every 5 days, SeaSpot every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
UAV Forecast versus SeaSpot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUAV ForecastSeaSpot
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#29 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthew LLOYDOceanPact Servicos Maritimos S.A.

Customer experience

UAV Forecast

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

SeaSpot

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

SeaSpot

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

SeaSpot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UAV Forecast free?
UAV Forecast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SeaSpot free?
SeaSpot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do UAV Forecast or SeaSpot have ads?
Neither UAV Forecast nor SeaSpot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UAV Forecast or SeaSpot?
UAV Forecast ships an update every 5 days, and SeaSpot every 3 months. Most recently, UAV Forecast was updated on November 13, 2026 and SeaSpot on November 12, 2026.

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