# PredictWind vs Drone Forecast UAV Air map DJI

PredictWind and Drone Forecast UAV Air map DJI both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of PredictWind's written reviews are positive against 36% of Drone Forecast UAV Air map DJI's. PredictWind also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (33K vs 2.6K). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PredictWind sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Drone Forecast UAV Air map DJI sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PredictWind holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PredictWind has 33K ratings behind it against 2.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of PredictWind's written reviews are positive against 36% of Drone Forecast UAV Air map DJI's.

PredictWind ships an update every 9 days, Drone Forecast UAV Air map DJI every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PredictWind | Drone Forecast UAV Air map DJI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/predictwind-marine-forecasts/id477048487/reviews)** | [4.6 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drone-forecast-uav-air-map-dji/id1542516206/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 2.6K |
| Positive reviews | **84.4% of reviews** | 36.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#23** | #149 |
| Size | 50 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PredictWind Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/477048590) | [Aleksandr Alekseev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1227414052) |

## What reviewers say

### PredictWind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/predictwind-marine-forecasts/id477048487)

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Grossing · Weather, #62 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Access highly accurate marine weather forecasts and advanced tools for wind, waves, and currents. Plan your voyages, optimize routes, and stay informed with real-time data and alerts for safer and more enjoyable time on the water.

**Highlights:** Accurate marine weather forecasts, Wind, wave, and current data, Weather Routing for optimal routes, Departure Planning summaries, High-resolution forecast maps, Live wind observations and webcams, Weather alerts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic - Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Basic - 3 Monthly | $12.00 | per 3 months |
| Basic - Annual | $29.00 | per year |
| Standard - Monthly | $49.00 | per month |
| Standard - 3 Monthly | $99.00 | per 3 months |
| Professional - Monthly | $99.00 | per month |
| Standard - 3 Monthly | $99.00 | per 3 months |
| Standard - Annual | $249.00 | per year |
| Professional - 3 Monthly | $249.00 | per 3 months |
| Professional - Annual | $499.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate weather forecasts
- 🚀 Comprehensive data and features
- 💡 Useful for sailing, fishing, and other outdoor activities
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🚀 Reliable and dependable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional inaccuracies in weather predictions
- 💰 Expensive subscription costs
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🔒 Locked into using proprietary hardware and services
- 🔒 Limited free features

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes on some devices
- Inconsistent performance across different locations
- Subscription issues and billing problems

**Requested features**

- Improved integration with other apps and charts
- More frequent weather model updates
- Earlier weather forecast updates
- Ability to customize alert settings
- Improved offline functionality


### Drone Forecast UAV Air map DJI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drone-forecast-uav-air-map-dji/id1542516206)

**Currently charting:** #149 Top Grossing · Weather, #186 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides detailed weather forecasts and essential flight parameters for drone pilots. It helps users plan safer flights by offering hourly and 5-day outlooks, sunrise/sunset times, and wind conditions.

**Highlights:** Detailed weather forecast, Hourly and 5-day outlook, Sunrise and sunset times, Wind speed and gusts, Wind direction, Other flight parameters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Drone Weather for UAV: 1 week | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| Drone Forecast - 1 month | $3.99 | per month |
| Drone Forecast - 1 month | $4.99 | per month |
| Drone Forecast for UAV: 1 year | $24.99 | per year |
| Drone Weather for UAV: 1 year | $24.99 | per year |
| Drone Forecast: Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |
| Drone Forecast: Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🚀 Comprehensive weather information
- 📊 Useful for drone pilots
- 💡 Essential app for responsible drone flying

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Inaccurate weather data and wind direction
- 🔒 Limited functionality without subscription
- 📱 Compatibility issues with mobile devices

**Reported bugs**

- Map not loading properly
- Subscription issues and inability to cancel
- Compass illustration showing incorrect wind direction

**Requested features**

- Add option to switch between metric and imperial units
- Improve map functionality to show restricted airspace
- Provide more detailed weather forecasts beyond 7 PM
- Add ceiling height information


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PredictWind free?

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

### Is Drone Forecast UAV Air map DJI free?

Drone Forecast UAV Air map DJI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PredictWind or Drone Forecast UAV Air map DJI?

PredictWind is rated higher. PredictWind averages 4.8 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Drone Forecast UAV Air map DJI averages 4.6 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do PredictWind or Drone Forecast UAV Air map DJI have ads?

Drone Forecast UAV Air map DJI shows ads; PredictWind does not.

### Which is updated more often, PredictWind or Drone Forecast UAV Air map DJI?

PredictWind ships an update every 9 days, and Drone Forecast UAV Air map DJI every 3 weeks. Most recently, PredictWind was updated on November 7, 2026 and Drone Forecast UAV Air map DJI on November 7, 2026.

### Which is more popular, PredictWind or Drone Forecast UAV Air map DJI?

PredictWind currently peaks at #23 in the App Store charts, and Drone Forecast UAV Air map DJI at #149. 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.*