Red Tide Map vs Pocket Pilot Forecast
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Red Tide Map
Provides a map of recent harmful algal bloom measurements for Florida's coast. Data is sourced from NOAA and updated within the app. No registration is needed to view current conditions.
- Harmful algal bloom map
- Florida coastal coverage
- NOAA data source
- Recent measurements
- No registration required
- In-app data update
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Get a map with recent red tide (harmful algal bloom) measurements for Florida coastal areas. No registration or login required. Data source: NOAA National Coastal Data Development Center Measurements are derived from field samples that are individually collected. Tap "update" in the app to get the most recent data available from NOAA. The current version of this app covers the state of Florida only.
Pocket Pilot Forecast
Check current weather and forecasts for any location to plan your drone flights. Customize thresholds for wind, precipitation, and visibility to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Get peace of mind with detailed weather metrics.
- Current weather conditions
- 10-day weather forecasts
- Customizable flight thresholds
- Wind and gust speed
- Visibility and precipitation
- UV index and satellite coverage
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Pocket Pilot allows you to lookup current conditions and weather forecasts for your current, or any planned, locations. The thresholds are fully customizable for your specific drone. Have peace of mind knowing no unexpected gusts or precipitation will occur during your upcoming flight. Metrics Include: - Temperature (Current and Forecasted ~10 days) - Wind Speed (Current and Forecasted ~10 days) - Wind Gusts (Current and Forecasted ~12 hours) - Visibility (Current and Forecasted ~12 hours) - Precipitation Conditions (Current) - Precipitation Chance (Forecasted ~10 days) - UV Index (Forecasted ~10 days) - Satellite Coverage (Current) Happy drone flying! Disclaimer: All information reported in this application is an estimate of the current or forecasted weather/details, and should not be used to determine if it is safe to fly a drone. Pocket Pilot assumes no responsibility for damages involving drone activities.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Pocket Pilot Forecast at $0.99 against Red Tide Map's $8.99. Red Tide Map's advantage is review sentiment (25% vs 0%) and chart position (#185 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Red Tide Map costs $8.99 and Pocket Pilot Forecast $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for Red Tide Map against 3.0 for Pocket Pilot Forecast. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 25% of Red Tide Map's written reviews are positive against 0% of Pocket Pilot Forecast's.
| Parameter | Red Tide Map | Pocket Pilot Forecast |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $8.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 3.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #185 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Qvyshift LLC | Chris Schlitt |
Customer experience
Red Tide Map
Pocket Pilot Forecast
In-app purchases
Red Tide Map
No in-app purchases
Pocket Pilot Forecast
No in-app purchases
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