# Hygrometer vs UAV Forecast

The clearest difference is ads: UAV Forecast at none against Hygrometer's shown. UAV Forecast also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and chart position (#29 vs #153). Hygrometer's advantage is review sentiment (53% vs 33%). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hygrometer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and UAV Forecast sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Hygrometer against 4.6 for UAV Forecast. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.1K and 3.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of Hygrometer's written reviews are positive against 33% of UAV Forecast's.

Hygrometer ships an update every 3 weeks, UAV Forecast every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hygrometer | UAV Forecast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hygrometer-humidity/id515673004/reviews)** | [4.6 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uav-forecast/id1050023752/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.1K** | 3.5K |
| Positive reviews | **52.9% of reviews** | 33.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #153 | **#29** |
| Size | 114 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MORETHAN APPS](https://appshunter.io/developer/473001840) | [Matthew LLOYD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1050023751) |

## What reviewers say

### Hygrometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hygrometer-humidity/id515673004)

**Currently charting:** #153 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

This application provides real-time outdoor humidity readings for your current location. It features an easy-to-read analog design and is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Real-time outdoor humidity, Current location readings, Analog design, iPhone/iPad support, Apple Watch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a coffee | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate humidity readings
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for monitoring humidity levels
- 👍 Useful for specific needs (e.g., guitar storage, painting)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate humidity readings
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance, app crashes
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 📍 Provides location-based data, not actual indoor measurements

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- Humidity readings are wildly inaccurate
- Location tracking issues

**Requested features**

- Add temperature information
- Include indoor humidity monitoring
- Provide humidity trend/forecast
- Add ability to set humidity alerts/notifications


### UAV Forecast

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

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Grossing · Weather, #152 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 |
| Elite Subscription - Monthly | $17.49 | per month |
| Value Subscription - Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Hobbyist Subscription - Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Professional - Annual | $59.99 | per year |

**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 Hygrometer free?

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

### Is UAV Forecast free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hygrometer or UAV Forecast?

Hygrometer is rated higher. Hygrometer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.1K ratings, while UAV Forecast averages 4.6 from 3.5K ratings.

### Do Hygrometer or UAV Forecast have ads?

Hygrometer shows ads; UAV Forecast does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hygrometer or UAV Forecast?

Hygrometer ships an update every 3 weeks, and UAV Forecast every 5 days. Most recently, Hygrometer was updated on November 6, 2026 and UAV Forecast on November 2, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Hygrometer or UAV Forecast?

Hygrometer currently peaks at #153 in the App Store charts, and UAV Forecast at #29. 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.*