# Windfinder vs UAV Forecast

Windfinder and UAV Forecast both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of Windfinder's written reviews are positive against 33% of UAV Forecast's. Windfinder also leads on ratings volume (63K vs 3.5K). UAV Forecast's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Windfinder sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and UAV Forecast sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Windfinder holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Windfinder has 63K ratings behind it against 3.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Windfinder's written reviews are positive against 33% of UAV Forecast's.

Windfinder ships an update every 4 weeks, UAV Forecast every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Windfinder | UAV Forecast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (63K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windfinder-wind-and-weather-map/id336829635/reviews)** | [4.6 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uav-forecast/id1050023752/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **63K** | 3.5K |
| Positive reviews | **81.8% of reviews** | 33.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #47 | **#29** |
| Size | 88 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Windfinder](https://appshunter.io/developer/336829638) | [Matthew LLOYD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1050023751) |

## What reviewers say

### Windfinder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windfinder-wind-and-weather-map/id336829635)

**Currently charting:** #47 Top Grossing · Weather, #48 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Get detailed wind, weather, and tide forecasts for over 160,000 locations worldwide. Real-time measurements from thousands of weather stations and animated wind maps help you plan outdoor activities and travel.

**Highlights:** Detailed wind and weather forecasts, Real-time wind and weather measurements, Tide forecasts, Animated wind map, Severe weather warnings, Webcam access

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Windfinder Plus monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| 3 month ad-free | $2.49 | per 3 months |
| 6 month ad-free | $3.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year ad free | $4.99 | per year |
| Windfinder Plus Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| Windfinder Plus Yearly | $12.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate wind and weather forecasts
- 🚀 Detailed and easy-to-use interface
- 💡 Helpful for planning outdoor activities and sports
- 👍 Reliable and consistent performance
- 💡 Includes tide information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional inaccuracies in wind/weather predictions
- 🔍 Limited information for some locations
- 💰 Ads can be intrusive in free version
- 🔍 Lack of advanced features like dark mode

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes on some devices
- Widget not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Hourly wind/weather updates
- Ability to add custom locations
- More detailed weather information (rain, humidity, etc.)
- Integration with other weather/outdoor apps


### UAV Forecast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uav-forecast/id1050023752)

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Grossing · Weather, #140 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hobbyist Subscription - Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Professional - Weekly | $4.69 | per 7 days |
| Value Subscription - Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Hobbyist - Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Elite Subscription - Weekly | $8.69 | per 7 days |
| Professional - Monthly | $9.49 | per month |
| Elite Subscription - Monthly | $17.49 | per month |
| Value Subscription - Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Hobbyist Subscription - Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Professional - Annual | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great planning tool
- 👍 Useful and well-designed
- 🚀 Excellent app for UAV pilots
- 👍 Fantastic tool
- 🚀 Awesome app for ALL drone pilots!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate weather data
- 🐛 Not accurate at all
- 🐛 Fake weather data shown
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 💰 Not worth the price

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on iPad Pro
- Location not detected
- Freezes when entering location

**Requested features**

- Metric option for altitude
- More than 5 favorite locations
- Ability to store drone profiles
- Alerts for weather changes
- Map with wind direction overlay


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Windfinder free?

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

### Is UAV Forecast free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Windfinder or UAV Forecast?

Windfinder is rated higher. Windfinder averages 4.8 out of 5 from 63K ratings, while UAV Forecast averages 4.6 from 3.5K ratings.

### Do Windfinder or UAV Forecast have ads?

Windfinder shows ads; UAV Forecast does not.

### Which is updated more often, Windfinder or UAV Forecast?

Windfinder ships an update every 4 weeks, and UAV Forecast every 5 days. Most recently, Windfinder was updated on November 13, 2026 and UAV Forecast on November 11, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Windfinder or UAV Forecast?

Windfinder currently peaks at #47 in the App Store charts, and UAV Forecast at #29. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*