# Wind Seeker vs UAV Forecast

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.

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.

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.

Wind Seeker ships an update every 8 months, UAV Forecast every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wind Seeker | UAV Forecast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-seeker/id366765248/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uav-forecast/id1050023752/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **3.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.9% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #118 | **#33** |
| Size | 5 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ozPDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/295147488) | [Matthew LLOYD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1050023751) |

## What reviewers say

### Wind Seeker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-seeker/id366765248)

**Currently charting:** #118 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### UAV Forecast

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

**Currently charting:** #33 Top Grossing · Weather, #166 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Subscription - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| 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 |
| Value Subscription - Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Plus Subscription - Annual | $12.99 | per year |
| Elite Subscription - Monthly | $17.49 | per month |
| Hobbyist Subscription - Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Professional - Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Elite Subscription - Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Hobby Subscription - One Year | $23.99 | one-time |

**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 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 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Wind Seeker or UAV Forecast?

Wind Seeker currently peaks at #118 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*