# Turbulence Forecast vs Turbli+

The clearest difference is monetization model: Turbulence Forecast at free with in-app purchases against Turbli+'s subscription. Turbulence Forecast also leads on ratings volume (208 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Turbli+'s advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Turbulence Forecast sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Turbli+ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Turbli+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Turbulence Forecast has 208 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Turbulence Forecast's written reviews are positive against 100% of Turbli+'s.

Turbulence Forecast ships an update every 5 weeks, Turbli+ weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Turbulence Forecast | Turbli+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (208 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turbulence-forecast/id486438834/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turbli-plus/id6762553623/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **208** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 85.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#38** | #87 |
| Size | 36 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PJM Media, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/486438837) | [Turbli AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894660526) |

## What reviewers say

### Turbulence Forecast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turbulence-forecast/id486438834)

**Currently charting:** #38 Top Grossing · Weather, #164 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Get real-time and automated forecasts for flight turbulence. Understand potential bumpy rides with an easy-to-read world map and expert-written reports. Stay informed about your flight's conditions.

**Highlights:** World turbulence map, Automated flight forecasts, Expert handcrafted forecasts, Email forecast delivery, Easy to understand data

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Traveler | $8.99 | per month |
| Explorer | $16.99 | per month |
| Navigator | $27.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Regional Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads For 3 Months | $2.99 | one-time |
| Narrowbody Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Widebody Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads 12 Months Patronage | $9.99 | one-time |
| 4 Pack Automated Credits | $19.99 | one-time |
| 8 Pack Forecast Credits | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✈️ Highly accurate turbulence predictions
- 😌 Reduces flight anxiety significantly
- 🗺️ Detailed, easy-to-read maps
- ⏰ Provides timing for turbulence occurrence
- 🆓 Free app with optional paid forecasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔄 Forecast grades change frequently and unpredictably
- 📱 Portrait mode only limitation
- 🔤 Confusing abbreviations and terminology
- 📖 Lacks built-in guidance or help documentation
- 🎨 Dated UI in some versions

**Reported bugs**

- App stopped working/won't update
- Forecast data inconsistencies (changing retroactively)
- Compatibility issues with older devices
- Portrait mode lock causing usability problems

**Requested features**

- Landscape/portrait mode toggle
- In-app guide explaining terminology and abbreviations
- Simplified destination search feature
- Extended altitude selection options
- Expanded coverage for mainland Asia


### Turbli+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turbli-plus/id6762553623)

**Currently charting:** #87 Top Free · Weather, #107 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides professional-grade turbulence forecasts and maps for flights. It offers flight history saving for offline access, custom forecast generation, and statistics on past turbulence. It also includes resources to help anxious flyers understand and overcome their fear of flying.

**Highlights:** Professional turbulence forecasts and maps, Offline flight history and itineraries, Custom flight schedule forecasts, Turbulence and thunderstorm statistics, Resources for anxious flyers, Ad-free experience

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Turbli+ | $4.99 | per month |
| Turbli+ Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Turbli+ | $19.99 | per year |
| Turbli+ Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Turbli+ | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Turbulence Forecast free?

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

### Is Turbli+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Turbulence Forecast or Turbli+?

Turbli+ is rated higher. Turbulence Forecast averages 4.6 out of 5 from 208 ratings, while Turbli+ averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Turbulence Forecast or Turbli+ have ads?

Neither Turbulence Forecast nor Turbli+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Turbulence Forecast or Turbli+?

Turbulence Forecast ships an update every 5 weeks, and Turbli+ weekly. Most recently, Turbulence Forecast was updated on October 26, 2026 and Turbli+ on October 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Turbulence Forecast or Turbli+?

Turbulence Forecast currently peaks at #38 in the App Store charts, and Turbli+ at #87. 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.*