Comparison

Fly Forecast vs cabinblu

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Fly Forecast

Get real-time turbulence data reported by pilots and access hundreds of aviation and weather maps. Visualize turbulence overlays on a map and filter by time and altitude for safer travels.

Highlights
  • Pilot-reported turbulence data
  • High-resolution turbulence overlays
  • Access to 600+ aviation/weather maps
  • Filter turbulence by time and altitude
  • Share turbulence map views
Features
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See turbulence before you feel it. Fly Forecast puts the weather pilots fly by on one live map — real pilot reports of turbulence and icing, hazard areas, radar, satellite and official FAA charts — and briefs your flight: set a route and an altitude, and it tells you what the line flies through. For a pilot planning a leg, a frequent flyer picking the smoothest departure, or a nervous passenger wondering how tonight's flight will feel, Fly Forecast answers in plain words. BRIEF YOUR FLIGHT • Set a departure, destination, cruise altitude and time, and the route draws on the map • The briefing lists what lies along it: pilot reports near your altitude, the hazard areas the line crosses and whether they reach cruise, the freezing level, and the winds aloft as a headwind or tailwind • Takeoff and landing in plain words: gusts, crosswind, wind shear and storms • Compare Days: your route's turbulence and jet-stream forecast, eight days ahead • Check both ends against your personal minimums • Start a plan from a flight number, save plans by name, share any as a pilot's or passenger's PDF with map, terrain and NOTAMs, kept in Files LIVE TURBULENCE MAP • Pilot reports (PIREPs) in standard symbols, colored by severity, each with its altitude; tap one for the full report in plain words, aircraft type included • Presets for Turbulence, Icing, VFR Local, IFR Cruise and Convective • An altitude band and a time bar: hazards at your level, hours ahead or two days back • G-AIRMETs, SIGMETs, Center Weather Advisories, TFRs, the convective forecast, storm outlooks and watches, volcanic ash and fronts • A worldwide turbulence forecast, the jet stream, forecast gusts, station winds and the Atlantic tracks • Radar with echo tops and a loop, Canada's radar, satellite, and hurricanes with NHC cones and tracks • FAA VFR Sectional, IFR Low and IFR High charts underneath • Press and hold for a point briefing • Opens on saved data if you lose signal FOR PASSENGERS • Track a flight by number, today or a week ahead, with a reminder that morning, and see what lies along its route • Save the outlook before you board and read it in airplane mode • The Turbulence Meter measures the bumps you feel and keeps every flight, by the minute and on the map, to share or export • The Turbulence Guide explains what each level feels like and the sounds of a flight, with a breathing exercise A PREFLIGHT PAGE FOR EVERY AIRPORT • Almost 11,000 airports, with favorites, a home airport and the fields near you • Decoded METAR and TAF with flight categories, a six-hour trend and density altitude • Headwind and crosswind for every runway • Sunrise, sunset and twilight • NOTAMs, airport diagrams, FAA delays, the forecast discussion, and AWOS and ASOS with tap-to-call WINDS ALOFT & CHARTS • Winds and temperatures aloft for the US, Alaska, Hawaii and the Pacific, with each station's freezing level, or as barbs on the map • 1,900 charts: Graphical Forecasts for Aviation, the jet stream, turbulence (GTG) and icing (CIP/FIP) guidance, significant weather, GOES satellite and space weather MADE FOR THE COCKPIT • iCloud keeps your plans, meter sessions, favorites and settings the same on all your devices • Zulu time and a navy dark mode • VoiceOver for every marker on the map, and text that grows with your settings • Siri, Shortcuts, Spotlight airport search, and side panels on iPad • No sign-up, no ads, no tracking Data from the NOAA Aviation Weather Center, National Weather Service, Weather, Storm and Space Weather Prediction Centers, National Hurricane Center, the FAA, the USGS and NESDIS/STAR satellites, with international imagery from EUMETSAT, the German Weather Service (DWD) and the Japan Meteorological Agency, forecast winds from Environment and Climate Change Canada, flight positions from the adsb.lol and adsb.fi community networks and routes from adsbdb and adsb.im. Fly Forecast is an informational tool and not a substitute for an official preflight weather briefing.

About

cabinblu

This app helps travelers manage and overcome flight anxiety with expert-backed meditations, knowledge about flight safety, and coping strategies. It offers a structured approach to prepare for, cope during, and reflect on your journey for calmer flights.

Highlights
  • Expert-backed meditations
  • Flight safety knowledge
  • Breathing exercises
  • Mindfulness practices
  • Grounding techniques
  • Progress tracking
Features
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Transform flight anxiety into a more confident travel. 40% of travelers experience flight anxiety. If that's you, you're not alone, and you don't have to face it by yourself. cabinblu is a thoughtfully designed, expert-backed app that helps you prepare, cope, and grow through every stage of your journey. With research-supported meditations and clear knowledge about flight safety and flight anxiety, you can train your mind and body for calmer flights, so you can focus on what truly matters: the people and places waiting for you. Developed by the Lufthansa Innovation Hub, cabinblu combines decades of psychological research with aviation expertise. The result: practical tools, trusted knowledge, and empathetic support that turn anxious flights into more peaceful experiences. WHY CABINBLU IS DIFFERENT Unlike generic meditation apps, cabinblu is built exclusively for flying. Every feature is tailored to the unique challenges of air travel: Trusted aviation expertise from leading specialists Practical, evidence-based methods supported by research Empathetic design made for people who know what flight anxiety feels like SHAPED BY EXPERTS Created with aviation professionals and anxiety specialists, cabinblu blends science with human-centered design. Meet some of the experts behind it: Dr. Lucas Van Gerwen: Pilot, psychologist, and director of the renowned VALK Foundation, with decades of experience helping people overcome fear of flying Anita Liebe: Licensed psychologist and systemic coach, specializing in anxiety, confidence building, and the usability of therapeutic apps HOW IT WORKS Our three-pillar approach combines calming techniques, expert insights, and real-time support: Calm your mind, steady your breath: Science-backed breathing exercises and mindfulness practices designed to ease your nervous system and restore calm Learn from those who understand: Insights from aviation professionals and psychologists who've guided thousands through flight anxiety Support when you need it most: Quick grounding techniques and coping strategies, right at your fingertips when fear feels overwhelming cabinblu guides you through three thoughtful steps that build confidence and resilience: Prepare with Purpose: Learn about flight safety and anxiety, practice calming meditations, and gain clarity on where your fears come from Find Your Calm: Access evidence-informed tools in real time — during takeoff, turbulence, or whenever anxiety strikes Celebrate Your Growth: Track your progress and see how your confidence grows with every flight Flying doesn't have to feel overwhelming. Take control of your journey and download cabinblu today to begin your transformation toward calmer flights. Disclaimer: cabinblu provides educational content and relaxation techniques to support your journey with flight anxiety. It is not intended to replace professional medical advice or treatment. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Fly Forecast4 screens
cabinblu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fly Forecast at none against cabinblu's 5. cabinblu's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 17.0). 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. cabinblu sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 3 months. Fly Forecast asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fly Forecast ships an update weekly, cabinblu every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Fly Forecast versus cabinblu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFly Forecastcabinblu
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.014.0.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB66 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperChris CarceranoLIH

In-app purchases

None

Fly Forecast

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

cabinblu

Subscriptions3
  • cabinblu - 3 months plan7 Days trial$3.993 Months
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$6.991 Month
One-time2
  • Weekly subscription$3.99
  • Monthly Subscription$6.99

Questions

Is Fly Forecast free?
Fly Forecast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is cabinblu free?
cabinblu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Fly Forecast or cabinblu have ads?
Neither Fly Forecast nor cabinblu shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fly Forecast or cabinblu?
Fly Forecast ships an update weekly, and cabinblu every 9 days. Most recently, Fly Forecast was updated on November 6, 2026 and cabinblu on November 5, 2026.

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