Comparison

DroneWise vs FlyLuma

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

Head to head
About

DroneWise

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Fly smarter, not harder. DroneWise is the pre-flight check every drone operator deserves — real airspace data, real weather, real drone limits, all in one place. No more juggling four browser tabs and a NOTAM PDF before you take off. — LIVE AIRSPACE OVERLAY — See every CTR, RMZ, TMA and temporary restriction painted on top of Apple Maps. Polygons are colour-coded so you know at a glance which zones are prohibited (red), controlled (orange) or merely informational (blue). Tap any zone to see its vertical limits and governing authority. Data sourced from OpenAIP (Open Aeronautical Information Platform — a community aviation database, unrelated to OpenAI), kept fresh by our backend sync. — FLIGHT READINESS, EXPLAINED — Every screen tells you whether you can fly right now — Good To Fly, Caution, or Do Not Fly. Tap any verdict and DroneWise lists the exact reasons: peak wind exceeding your drone's rated limit, Kp index degrading GPS, sunset closing the VLOS window, geomagnetic storms, heavy precipitation forecast. No mystery, no jargon. — WEATHER TUNED FOR YOUR DRONE — Pick your airframe from a catalogue of 50+ models — DJI Mini 4 Pro, Air 3, Mavic 3, Inspire, Autel EVO, Parrot Anafi, Skydio and more. Wind warnings, gust thresholds and operating-altitude advice all adjust to your drone's specs from the manufacturer's data sheet. — PLAN AHEAD — Save flights for tomorrow, next weekend, your holiday week. Each plan keeps the date, time window, altitude AGL, drone and location. DroneWise checks airspace and weather for the planned moment, not just for now — so you know on Saturday morning whether Sunday's trip is still on. — SMART ALERTS FEED — Active, Nearby (50 km), Upcoming and History filters. Tap any alert for full details: severity, time window, altitude in metres (we convert feet from FAA TFRs automatically), distance to your location. Critical alerts surface your nearest airport, controlled airspace boundaries and ADS-B traffic descending below 600 m AGL. — BUILT FOR THE WAY PILOTS WORK — - Apple Maps with Liquid Glass controls. - Metric and imperial units, fully localised. - Works in Polish and English natively. - iCloud-synced plans and favourites. - Privacy-first: no ads, no tracking, no data sold. DroneWise covers the EU Open Category by default, including the 120 m AGL ceiling for A1/A2 and Polish DRA zones. Operators flying under Specific Category authorisations can override the altitude slider and the app surfaces the corresponding regulatory warning. Whether you're a hobbyist with a sub-250g drone or a professional operator flying for inspection, mapping or cinematography, the information you need is one tap away — and the answer is always specific to your aircraft, your location and your moment of flight. Required: iOS 26 or later. Location services for airspace and weather lookups. Apple Sign in or email for saving plans. Issues, suggestions or feature requests? Reach us at hello@dronewise.eu Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://dronewise.eu/privacy-policy

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FlyLuma

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FlyLuma gives pilots and operators the weather data that matters — presented clearly, so you can make confident go/no-go decisions before every flight. DESIGNED FOR: • Drone pilots (DJI, Autel, and more) • Hot air balloon crews • Glider and sailplane pilots WHAT YOU GET: • Real-time flight score (0–100) with instant GO / CAUTION / NO-GO status • Hourly wind forecast at multiple altitudes • Gusts, visibility, precipitation, cloud cover, QNH pressure • Kp geomagnetic index — GPS interference risk • IMGW weather warnings for Poland • Precipitation radar (EUMETNET OPERA, NOAA NEXRAD) • Lightning map (Blitzortung real-time) • Balloon drift simulation on map • Airspace zones (OpenAIP) • Golden hour display for photographers FLYLUMA PRO: • Forecasts for any location worldwide • Save favorite locations • 24-hour hourly forecast (free: 6h) • 16-day outlook • Drone model profiles with auto safety thresholds • Device sync FlyLuma is a decision-support tool. It does not replace official aviation systems, NOTAMs, DroneTower, or the pilot's own judgment. The user is solely responsible for the safety and legality of each flight. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Developed by DevCrafts.pl

Screenshots

DroneWise4 screens
FlyLuma4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FlyLuma at none against DroneWise's 2. FlyLuma also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.2). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DroneWise sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. FlyLuma asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DroneWise ships an update fortnightly, FlyLuma weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
DroneWise versus FlyLuma: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDroneWiseFlyLuma
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.216.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarcin TymkowKamil Kwapich

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DroneWise

Subscriptions2
  • DroneWise Pro Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • DroneWise Pro Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
None

FlyLuma

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DroneWise free?
DroneWise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FlyLuma free?
FlyLuma is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DroneWise or FlyLuma have ads?
Neither DroneWise nor FlyLuma shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DroneWise or FlyLuma?
DroneWise ships an update fortnightly, and FlyLuma weekly. Most recently, DroneWise was updated on October 7, 2026 and FlyLuma on October 6, 2026.

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