Comparison

Flight Weather vs Cyclone

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

Head to head
About

Flight Weather

This app provides pilots with essential aviation weather data, including current observations and forecasts. It features a map-based interface for quick access and a search function for airports using FAA or ICAO codes. View weather in coded or translated formats with clear visual indicators for forecast availability.

Highlights
  • Maps-based weather interface
  • Airport search by FAA/ICAO codes
  • METAR and TAF display (coded/translated)
  • Forecast and observation station indicators
  • Customizable units for weather data
Features
Currently charting
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Flight Weather helps pilots find the weather information they need for a safe and efficient flight. Quickly locate and display current aviation weather observations and forecasts with an easy Maps-based interface, or use the search function to find airports by FAA or ICAO codes. Features: - tap a station to quickly show the current weather, tap again to display detailed information such as present weather and density altitude - display METARs (observations) and TAFs (forecasts) in their concise coded format, or view them in a helpful translated presentation - see at a glance which stations provide forecasts (purple pins) or observations only (green pins) - switch between your preferred units for temperature, wind speed, and altimeter setting

About

Cyclone

Track hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones globally with real-time satellite imagery and detailed forecasts. Explore interactive maps with current weather, 10-day predictions, and sunrise/sunset times. Enjoy smooth animations and customizable playback for a comprehensive weather overview.

Highlights
  • Live satellite imagery
  • Hurricane and storm tracking
  • Interactive map exploration
  • 10-day weather forecasts
  • Customizable animation playback
  • Global weather data
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Stay informed and prepared with Cyclone, the comprehensive weather app delivering real-time insights and stunning visuals. Live Satellite Imagery Experience high-resolution cloud cover animations for North America, Europe, Japan, Australia, and parts of Russia. Powered by trusted sources like NOAA-NASA GOES, EUMETSAT, SPC, and GDAC for accurate, global weather data. Track Storms Worldwide Monitor hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones with precise projected paths and detailed forecasts. Toggle between ground station data and satellite imagery for a complete view of weather conditions. Interactive Exploration Navigate dynamic terrain, satellite, or standard maps with smooth zoom and pan functionality. Access current weather, 10-day forecasts, and sunrise/sunset times in an intuitive pop-up window. Seamless and Customizable Enjoy fast performance and fluid animations, even on low-bandwidth networks. Control animation playback and speed for a tailored experience.

Screenshots

Flight Weather3 screens
Cyclone4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cyclone at Free against Flight Weather's $1.99. Cyclone also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (97 vs 2). Flight Weather's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment 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

Cyclone is free to download; Flight Weather costs $1.99 up front. Cyclone sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Flight Weather asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cyclone holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cyclone has 97 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Flight Weather's written reviews are positive against 61% of Cyclone's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flight Weather ships an update every 16 months, Cyclone every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Flight Weather versus Cyclone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlight WeatherCyclone
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.5 (97 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better61.0% of reviews
Number of ratings297 — better
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#192 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB132 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpindrift SoftwareElecont LLC

Customer experience

Flight Weather

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Cyclone

All ratings98 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral7.1%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews100 reviews
Positive61.0%
Neutral9.0%
Negative30.0%

Bugs and requests

Flight Weather

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Cyclone

Reported bugs

75 issues
  • Notifications for watch zones needed
  • Ads make quick checks impossible
  • Ads force clicks
  • Ads are too intrusive
  • Interface is poor
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  • Hard to read
  • Not easy to see current location
  • Limited coverage areas
  • Satellite panels do not load
  • Useless app for certain cyclones
  • No satellite reception for Australia
  • Inaccurate data
  • App appears unsupported
  • Not working
  • Waste of money
  • Clouds not shown for weeks
  • Graphics need enhancement
  • Bad cloud depiction
  • Limited to see developing lows
  • Slow updates
  • Not for Russian users
  • App is clunky
  • Only works for America
  • Paid for it, cannot restore purchase
  • Needs updates
  • Force you to click ads
  • CM is too intrusive
  • Satellite images are too rough
  • Maps are outdated
  • Poor coverage
  • Badly designed interface
  • Doesn't show cyclone near NZ
  • Not informative enough
  • Hard to read
  • Not easy to see immediately where storm is
  • Doesn't show radar for southern Gulf of Mexico
  • Doesn't cover Caribbean Sea
  • Limited to see potential developing lows
  • Not for Russian users
  • Rubbish app
  • Satellite images are too rough
  • Maps are outdated
  • Apple cannot restore purchase
  • Cyclones no longer showing up
  • App not updated for years
  • Clouds not shown for weeks
  • Satellite panels do not load
  • Only loads 1/3 of Australia
  • Fails to provide basic forecasts
  • No panels from east coast Australia to west coast US
  • No improvement over free software
  • Satellite images are too rough
  • Maps are outdated
  • Does not cover south half of Gulf and Caribbean
  • Not showing tropical cyclone Wintson (category 5)
  • No Cyclone Winston and no tracking anywhere
  • Doesn't even register Cat 5 cyclone
  • Does not show radar for southern half of Gulf of Mexico
  • Tropical storm not tracked
  • Not shown on radar, not mentioned
  • Cannot see cloud mass off coast of Australia
  • Limited to see potential developing lows
  • Cannot see cloud mass out of the coast of Australia
  • Limited to see potential developing lows
  • Not for Russian users
  • Weather not shown over Russia
  • Image cut off at Russian borders
  • Hardly works
  • No weather on Google map
  • Satellite images are too rough
  • Most cloud situation unclear
  • Maps from two hours ago
  • Hard to tell what's going on
  • Graphics need enhancement
  • No color scales for satellite interpretation

Requested features

17 requests
  • Ability to notify users of watch zones
  • More detail of the Pacific
  • Key to explain color-coded storm intensity
  • Highlight approximate storm location
  • More informative feedback on cyclone intensity (wind strength, speed)
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  • Strength meter with different colored icons for intensity changes
  • Live tracking like Windy
  • Sort functions for locations
  • Add storm surge and potential impact information
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard
  • Key for cyclone icon colors
  • Explain what different colors mean
  • More enhancement of cloud images
  • Color scales for satellite interpretation
  • Show cyclones before Kamchatka, not just Russian border
  • All information in Russian

In-app purchases

None

Flight Weather

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Cyclone

One-time1
  • Remove Ads & Limits$1.99

Questions

Is Flight Weather free?
Flight Weather costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cyclone free?
Cyclone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Flight Weather or Cyclone?
Cyclone is rated higher. Flight Weather averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Cyclone averages 4.5 from 97 ratings.
Do Flight Weather or Cyclone have ads?
Cyclone shows ads; Flight Weather does not.
Which is updated more often, Flight Weather or Cyclone?
Flight Weather ships an update every 16 months, and Cyclone every 5 months. Most recently, Flight Weather was updated on October 24, 2026 and Cyclone on October 24, 2026.

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