# Kopter vs VIEWFINDR

The clearest difference is update cadence: VIEWFINDR at every 9 days against Kopter's every 6 weeks. VIEWFINDR also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1). Kopter's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 3.8) and review sentiment (94% vs 80%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kopter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and VIEWFINDR sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Kopter holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Kopter's written reviews are positive against 80% of VIEWFINDR's.

Kopter ships an update every 6 weeks, VIEWFINDR every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kopter | VIEWFINDR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kopter-profi/id1119076572/reviews)** | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viewfindr/id1589502778/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | **94.0% of reviews** | 80.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 169 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kopter-Profi GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1161735357) | [ImagoTerra UG (haftungsbeschränkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1589502780) |

## What reviewers say

### Kopter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kopter-profi/id1119076572)

This app provides drone pilots in Germany with essential flight information, including weather, airspace restrictions, and solar activity. It offers a cockpit with an alert system, a checklist for flight recommendations, and tools for managing documents and flight logs. Access is limited to insurance customers of Kopter-Profi GmbH.

**Highlights:** External flight parameters (weather, solar activity, airspace), Intuitive alert system, Flight recommendation checklist, Airspace map with explanations, Electronic flight logbook, Document storage for licenses and permits

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1-Monats Abo | $2.99 | per month |
| 12-Monates Abo | $18.49 | per year |
| Lebenslanger Zugriff | $54.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Very good, detailed app
- 👍 Clear and intuitive to use
- 👍 Comprehensive information at a glance
- 👍 Useful for checking restrictions
- 👍 All important data in one place

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unusable demo mode
- 🐛 Unreliable startup
- 🐛 Login bug
- 🐛 Problems in rural areas
- 🐛 Verification issues

**Reported bugs**

- Ständiger Demomodus
- Anmeldebug nervt
- Probleme in ländlichen Regionen
- Bundesstraßen und Eisenbahnen können nicht geladen werden
- Flugkarte lässt sich nicht zoomen

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- Ability to remember map layers
- Add 'I have a license' function
- Add country index with links to authorities
- Improve document upload size limit


### VIEWFINDR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viewfindr/id1589502778)

Get personalized weather alerts for your favorite photography locations. Receive notifications for optimal light and weather conditions, helping you save time, money, and reduce your environmental impact. Plan your shoots like a pro with detailed forecasts for fog, red skies, and more.

**Highlights:** Personalized weather alerts for photo spots, Forecasts for fog, red skies, golden hour, and more, Automatic GPS tracking for local alerts, 80% forecast accuracy, Drone weather safety checks, Hourly weather forecasts with subscription

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kopter free?

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

### Is VIEWFINDR free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Kopter or VIEWFINDR?

Kopter is rated higher. Kopter averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while VIEWFINDR averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Kopter or VIEWFINDR have ads?

Neither Kopter nor VIEWFINDR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Kopter or VIEWFINDR?

Kopter ships an update every 6 weeks, and VIEWFINDR every 9 days. Most recently, Kopter was updated on October 22, 2026 and VIEWFINDR on October 25, 2026.

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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.*