Comparison

UAV Forecast vs ShoreWatch

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 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
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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

ShoreWatch

Real-time coastal risk intelligence for Atlantic Canada, providing live tide levels, AI-powered storm surge forecasts, and flood alerts. Offers marine conditions, community flood reporting, and offline access to critical data.

Highlights
  • Real-time tide levels
  • AI-powered storm surge forecasts
  • Push notifications for surge risk
  • Hurricane and tropical storm tracker
  • Community flood reporting
  • Offline data access
Features
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ShoreWatch delivers real-time coastal risk intelligence for Atlantic Canada — built for residents, mariners, and municipal emergency managers. REAL-TIME MONITORING • Live tide levels from 7 DFO stations (Halifax, Saint John, Charlottetown, St. John's, Port aux Basques, Yarmouth, Pictou) • Storm surge forecasts with 72-hour outlook powered by AI • Risk score 1–5 updated continuously STORM & FLOOD ALERTS • Push notifications when surge risk rises at your saved locations • Hurricane and tropical storm tracker covering the Caribbean, US East Coast, and Atlantic Canada • CAP flood alerts from Environment Canada • Tsunami watch feed from the National Tsunami Warning Center MARINE CONDITIONS • Wave height, swell period, and wind forecasts • Go / No-Go safety rating for boaters and paddlers • EC marine zone text forecasts COMMUNITY FLOOD REPORTING • Submit flood photos and location reports directly from the field • View approved community reports on the map • Offline access to all cached data when connectivity is limited OFFLINE READY ShoreWatch caches all critical data locally so you stay informed even without a connection. Data sourced from Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Environment and Climate Change Canada, Open-Meteo, and the National Hurricane Center.

Screenshots

UAV Forecast4 screens
ShoreWatch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ShoreWatch at 100% against UAV Forecast's 33%. ShoreWatch also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 14). UAV Forecast's advantage is chart position (#28 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ShoreWatch asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UAV Forecast ships an update every 5 days, ShoreWatch every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
UAV Forecast versus ShoreWatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUAV ForecastShoreWatch
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 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#28 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthew LLOYDShoreWatch Technologies Inc.

Customer experience

UAV Forecast

All ratings3,511 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral1.3%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews753 reviews
Positive33.2%
Neutral4.9%
Negative61.9%

ShoreWatch

Written reviews2 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

ShoreWatch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

14 purchases

UAV Forecast

Subscriptions13
  • Plus Subscription - Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Hobbyist Subscription - Weekly7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Professional - Weekly7 Days trial$4.697 Days
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  • Value Subscription - Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Hobbyist - Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Elite Subscription - Weekly7 Days trial$8.697 Days
  • Professional - Monthly7 Days trial$9.491 Month
  • Plus Subscription - Annual7 Days trial$12.991 Year
  • 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
  • Elite Subscription - Annual7 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • Hobby Subscription - One Year$23.99
None

ShoreWatch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UAV Forecast free?
UAV Forecast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShoreWatch free?
ShoreWatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do UAV Forecast or ShoreWatch have ads?
Neither UAV Forecast nor ShoreWatch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UAV Forecast or ShoreWatch?
UAV Forecast ships an update every 5 days, and ShoreWatch every 9 days. Most recently, UAV Forecast was updated on October 29, 2026 and ShoreWatch on October 24, 2026.

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