Comparison

Wind Seeker vs UAV Forecast

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

Head to head
About

Wind Seeker

Visualize local wind and weather conditions with a flat view compass and an augmented reality 3D view. Explore global weather data through a searchable map interface, ideal for outdoor enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality 3D wind view
  • Flat view compass with wind vectors
  • Searchable map view of weather stations
  • Local and world weather data
  • Animated wind vectors and readings
  • Observation station list
Currently charting
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Provides a FLAT VIEW COMPASS and an AUGMENTED REALITY 3-D VIEW showing the local wind and weather conditions with animated wind vectors. Also has a searchable MAP VIEW allowing you to view up-to-date local and world weather station data. As requested by many users, you can now set any location of your choosing via map search, and browse the map to see weather conditions anywhere around the world Ideal For: - Aviators, Sailors, Surfers, Windsurfers, Kite Flyers, Cyclists, Fire Fighters, Weather Hobbyists and any other outdoor enthusiasts Main Features: - Compass view showing animated wind vectors for nearest weather stations with wind, temperature and humidity readings - 3-D augmented reality view with animated wind vectors - List of local observation stations (up to 10 nearest), from which any may be selected for individual wind viewing - Map view of all local stations with weather arrows showing direction, speed and temperature - Uses official Bureau of Meteorology data within Australia, and NOAA metar data (from airports) for rest of world Notes - The compass accuracy depends on having an undistorted magnetic field around your device. If you use it close to metallic objects or electrical equipment, directional accuracy may be impaired.

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

Screenshots

Wind Seeker4 screens
UAV Forecast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: UAV Forecast at Free against Wind Seeker's $3.99. UAV Forecast also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.5) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 8 months). Wind Seeker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and review sentiment (51% vs 33%). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

UAV Forecast is free to download; Wind Seeker costs $3.99 up front. UAV Forecast sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Wind Seeker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

UAV Forecast holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UAV Forecast has 3.5K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of Wind Seeker's written reviews are positive against 33% of UAV Forecast's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wind Seeker ships an update every 8 months, UAV Forecast every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Wind Seeker versus UAV Forecast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWind SeekerUAV Forecast
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating2.5 (8 ratings)4.6 (3.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.9% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings83.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#114#33 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperozPDAMatthew LLOYD

Customer experience

Wind Seeker

All ratings8 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative62.5%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive50.9%
Neutral10.5%
Negative38.6%

UAV Forecast

All ratings3,462 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral1.3%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews751 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral4.8%
Negative61.9%

Bugs and requests

Wind Seeker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or 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

In-app purchases

None

Wind Seeker

No 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
  • Value Subscription - Annual7 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Plus Subscription - Annual7 Days trial$12.991 Year
  • Elite Subscription - Monthly7 Days trial$17.491 Month
  • 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

Questions

Is Wind Seeker free?
Wind Seeker costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is UAV Forecast free?
UAV Forecast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Wind Seeker or UAV Forecast?
UAV Forecast is rated higher. Wind Seeker averages 2.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while UAV Forecast averages 4.6 from 3.5K ratings.
Do Wind Seeker or UAV Forecast have ads?
Neither Wind Seeker nor UAV Forecast shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wind Seeker or UAV Forecast?
Wind Seeker ships an update every 8 months, and UAV Forecast every 6 days. Most recently, Wind Seeker was updated on September 24, 2026 and UAV Forecast on September 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, Wind Seeker or UAV Forecast?
Wind Seeker currently peaks at #114 in the App Store charts, and UAV Forecast at #33. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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