DroneWX UAV Weather Forecast vs AmberMap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DroneWX UAV Weather Forecast
This app provides specialized weather forecasts and flight condition assessments for drone pilots. It offers detailed wind profiles, geo-zone mapping for airspace restrictions, and customizable alerts to ensure safer and more informed drone operations.
- Drone-specific weather forecasts
- Real-time fly condition assessment
- Detailed wind profiles by altitude
- Geo-zone mapping for restricted airspace
- Customizable weather and airspace alerts
- Home screen widget for quick access
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DroneWX UAV Weather Forecast App is designed specifically for drone pilots, offering features like weather forecasting, wind profiles, fly conditions, geo-zone mapping, customizable alerts, and a convenient widget for quick access. Whether you're flying any drone, and other UAV, this app helps you easily navigate complex weather conditions and regulatory airspace restrictions. Compatibility: Supports a wide range of drones, including Mavic, Phantom, Inspire, FPV, and Agras series. KEY FEATURES Weather Forecast >> Provide precise, up-to-date forecasts tailored specifically for drone pilots: Wind speed and direction, Temperature, Precipitation, and Visibility >> Use data from trusted sources, and ensure you have all the information you need to make an informed good condition to fly Fly Condition >> Offer a quick and intuitive way to assess whether launching your drone is safe >> Provide a real-time assessment of flying conditions: Wind speed and gusts, Visibility, and Precipitation >> Help reduce the risk of accidents and ensure smooth flight operations Wind Profile >> Provide detailed wind data at various altitudes, from ground level to several hundred feet: Wind speed at different altitudes, Wind direction, Gust patterns >> Help drone pilots plan flights around safe wind conditions Geo-Zone Mapping >> Identify no-fly zones >> Monitor controlled airspace >> Get authorization for flights in restricted areas >> Avoid legal complications by adhering to local and federal regulations Alerts and Notifications >> Stay on top of sudden weather changes and airspace restrictions with customizable alerts >> Allow you to set notifications for critical factors like Wind speeds exceeding a set limit, Entering restricted airspace, Upcoming precipitation, or cloud cover >> Help drone drivers stay safe and compliant while flying, providing real-time updates to keep operations smooth Widget for Quick Access >> Add UAV Forecast to your home screen >> Do not need to open the app constantly, providing quick and easy access to the most important data DroneWX UAV Weather Forecast App provides weather data tailored specifically for drones: weather forecasting, fly conditions, wind profiles, geo-zone mapping, and customizable alerts - helping pilots plan safer and more informed flights. Don’t let bad weather or restricted airspace ruin your next flight. Fly smarter, safer, and more efficiently. We currently offer the following auto-renewing subscription options for the Premium version: Monthly Plans - Value: $1.99/month - Hobbyist: $5.99/month - Pro: $9.99/month Yearly Plans - Value: $9.99/year - Hobbyist: $27.99/year - Pro: $51.99/year Information about the auto-renewal of subscription: >> Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. >> Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. >> Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. The cost depends on the selected plan. >> Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. >> Any unused portion of the free trial will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://kainsuite.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://kainsuite.com/terms-conditions/
AmberMap
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AmberMap helps you predict when and where amber will wash up along the coasts of the Baltic Sea. We combine wave, wind and current data with the Amber index (your chance of a find) for selected stretches of coastline. We start with Poland's Baltic coast and keep adding more countries across the region. WHAT'S INSIDE • Interactive Baltic coast map with a color-coded amber chance scale (from "unfavorable" to "excellent") • Clear daily forecast up to 10 days ahead (hourly view in Premium) • Ranked list of regions — see at a glance where to go • Dangerous-conditions warnings — high waves, side winds, storm alerts • Push notifications when your chosen region's amber chance crosses your threshold • Offline mode — last forecast available without signal • Polish, English and German WHO IT'S FOR Weekend amber hunters, locals walking the beach after every storm, jewellery makers sourcing raw amber — anyone who's ever driven an hour to the wrong stretch of coast. ACCESS TIERS • No account — today's forecast • Free account — today and tomorrow (2 days) • AmberMap Premium — the full 10 days plus push notifications with per-region Amber index thresholds you set yourself Premium auto-renews. Cancel any time in your App Store / Google Play subscription settings. Full terms and privacy policy: ambermap.com SAFETY FIRST AmberMap also tells you when NOT to go. High swell, dangerous side winds, storm warnings — always shown above the forecast. The amber will still be there tomorrow. We want you to be too. CONTACT Support: support@ambermap.com Privacy: ambermap.com/en/privacy Terms: ambermap.com/en/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: AmberMap at none against DroneWX UAV Weather Forecast's shown. AmberMap also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. DroneWX UAV Weather Forecast sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and AmberMap sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
DroneWX UAV Weather Forecast ships an update every 8 days, AmberMap fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DroneWX UAV Weather Forecast | AmberMap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (35 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 35 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kain Suite Pte. Ltd. | Konrad Zelazny |
Bugs and requests
DroneWX UAV Weather Forecast
Reported bugs
3 issues- Humidity and cloud cover thresholds not working correctly
- Inaccurate weather data and forecasts
- Geo zones fixed in Hue, Vietnam
Requested features
3 requests- Add DJI Neo drone profile
- Improve map navigation with zoom buttons
- Allow renaming of saved locations
AmberMap
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
DroneWX UAV Weather Forecast
- Value Monthly$1.991 Month
- Hobbyist Monthly$5.991 Month
- Value Annual$9.991 Year
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- Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
- Monthly$9.991 Month
- Hobbyist Annual$25.991 Year
- Annual Trial3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Pro Annual$49.991 Year
- LifetimeFree
AmberMap
- Premium - Weekly$7.997 Days
- Premium — Monthly$14.991 Month
- Premium - Annual$54.991 Year
Questions
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