Comparison

Turbulence Forecast vs Bumpwise

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

Head to head
About

Turbulence Forecast

Get detailed 3-day turbulence predictions for any flight route worldwide. Understand expected intensity and conditions at different altitudes. Access real-time pilot reports and visualize turbulence on an interactive map to prepare for your flight.

Highlights
  • Route-based turbulence forecasts
  • Live pilot reports (PIREPs)
  • Interactive turbulence map
  • Aviation weather data integration
  • Flight level breakdown
  • Fear of flying support
Features
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Flight+ (Turbulence Forecast) gives you detailed turbulence predictions for any flight route worldwide. Simply enter your departure and arrival airports, and get a clear 3-day forecast showing exactly where and when turbulence is expected along your path. The app breaks down turbulence intensity into four easy-to-understand severity levels: Smooth, Light, Moderate, and Severe. Each forecast includes a flight level breakdown so you can see how conditions vary at different altitudes, from low-level chop to high-altitude jet stream turbulence. Key Features: - Route-Based Forecasts: Enter any two airports and get a detailed turbulence prediction along your entire route. The forecast covers up to 3 days ahead so you can plan with confidence. - Live PIREP Data: Access real-time Pilot Reports (PIREPs) submitted by pilots currently in the air. These firsthand accounts give you the most up-to-date picture of actual flying conditions. - Interactive Turbulence Map: Visualize turbulence areas on a full interactive map. See hotspots, jet stream positions, and convective activity at a glance. - Aviation Weather Data: The app uses professional-grade aviation weather sources including METARs, TAFs, and jet stream analysis to generate accurate predictions. - Flight Level Breakdown: See turbulence forecasts broken down by altitude. Whether your flight cruises at FL350 or FL410, you will know what to expect at your specific flight level. - Fear of Flying Support: If turbulence makes you anxious, this app helps you prepare mentally by knowing what lies ahead. Understanding that turbulence is normal and predictable can significantly reduce flight anxiety. Turbulence Forecast is designed for frequent flyers, nervous travelers, aviation enthusiasts, and student pilots alike. The data is sourced from the same weather models used by airlines and professional pilots worldwide. Download now and never be caught off guard by turbulence again. Fly informed. Fly prepared. Support: hello@britetodo.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://britetodo.com/legal/PrivacyPolicyBrite.pdf

About

Bumpwise

This app analyzes aviation and weather data to provide a minute-by-minute turbulence forecast for your specific flight. It offers a clear score, timeline, and explanations to help nervous flyers feel more confident.

Highlights
  • Flight-specific turbulence scoring
  • Minute-by-minute turbulence timeline
  • Live flight tracking
  • Guided calm breathing exercises
  • Global turbulence and weather map
  • Flight history and passport
Features
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PIONEERING TURBULENCE TECHNOLOGY Bumpwise does more than check the weather near your departure and destination. It analyzes conditions along the route your aircraft is actually expected to fly, and fuses multiple layers of aviation, weather, and flight data into a single forecast. The scoring engine draws on: NOAA turbulence and weather models Live pilot reports (PIREPs) AIRMETs and SIGMETs Convective weather advisories Winds aloft and jet stream conditions Flight schedules and route information Live aircraft position data Bumpwise builds a corridor around your route and estimates when your aircraft will reach each part of it, so forecast conditions are matched to where your flight will be at that moment rather than treated as one static weather snapshot. The engine then analyzes wind and gust intensity at takeoff and landing, vertical and horizontal wind shear, clear air turbulence indicators at cruise, turbulence model data, pilot reports, and active advisories. These signals become a minute by minute turbulence timeline, distilled into your flight's 0 to 100 score plus a separate score for the roughest section of the route. Forecasts refresh continuously and sharpen as departure approaches, so your numbers are most accurate in the hours before you board, exactly when you need them. WHAT YOU GET A 0 to 100 turbulence score for your specific flight A separate score for the bumpiest section of your route A phase by phase turbulence timeline from takeoff to landing A clear view of where smoother and bumpier conditions are expected Plain English explanations of what is driving your forecast Pilot reports and aviation advisories built into the score Live flight tracking along your route Automatic updates as conditions and flight status change A global turbulence and weather map BUILT FOR NERVOUS FLYERS When the seatbelt sign comes on, knowing helps, and so does having something to do. Bumpwise includes guided calm breathing you can follow right on screen, before or during your flight, even in airplane mode. Slow, paced breathing is one of the most reliable ways to settle your body's stress response, and pairing it with a timeline that shows when the bumps end changes how turbulence feels. YOUR PASSPORT Save flights to your personal Bumpwise Passport. Keep upcoming trips together, revisit previous routes, and build a history of every flight you have followed. FLY WITH MORE CONFIDENCE Flying feels stressful when you do not know what is coming. Behind the simple score is a forecasting system analyzing your route, timing, weather models, pilot reports, and live flight data, and turning all of it into one clear answer: what your flight is expected to feel like before you board. Check the air ahead. Know what to expect. Fly with more confidence. Terms of Use (EULA): https://bumpwise.app/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://bumpwise.app/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Turbulence Forecast4 screens
Bumpwise4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bumpwise at every 2 days against Turbulence Forecast's every 9 days. Turbulence Forecast's advantage is chart position (#180 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

Both are free to download. Turbulence Forecast sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Bumpwise sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Turbulence Forecast against 4.9 for Bumpwise. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 9 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Turbulence Forecast ships an update every 9 days, Bumpwise every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Turbulence Forecast versus Bumpwise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTurbulence ForecastBumpwise
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings) — better4.9 (9 ratings)
Number of ratings89 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#180 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrite Technologies LLCSnowflake Studio LLC

Customer experience

Turbulence Forecast

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bumpwise

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Turbulence Forecast

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Super Pro Monthly3 Days trial$12.991 Month
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  • Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • 1 year$19.991 Year
3 purchases

Bumpwise

Subscriptions2
  • Bumpwise Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Bumpwise Yearly$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Single Flight Report$2.99

Questions

Is Turbulence Forecast free?
Turbulence Forecast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bumpwise free?
Bumpwise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Turbulence Forecast or Bumpwise?
Turbulence Forecast is rated higher. Turbulence Forecast averages 5.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Bumpwise averages 4.9 from 9 ratings.
Do Turbulence Forecast or Bumpwise have ads?
Neither Turbulence Forecast nor Bumpwise shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Turbulence Forecast or Bumpwise?
Turbulence Forecast ships an update every 9 days, and Bumpwise every 2 days. Most recently, Turbulence Forecast was updated on October 24, 2026 and Bumpwise on October 24, 2026.

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