Comparison

Drone Forecast & Fly Map vs Go Fly 4

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

Head to head
About

Drone Forecast & Fly Map

Features
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Drone Forecast & Fly Map is the smart flight planning companion for drone pilots, UAV operators, and RC enthusiasts. Check drone forecast data, monitor drone weather conditions, and track drone wind information before every flight. Stay prepared with real-time weather updates, wind speed insights, and turbulence forecast data to improve flight safety and planning. Explore a detailed drone map and interactive fly maps to better understand airspace and surrounding flight areas. Review flight zone information and identify no fly zone drone restrictions before takeoff. Designed with air aware flight planning tools, the app helps pilots understand changing airspace conditions and prepare for safer operations. Whether you're flying a DJI, Autel, Parrot, Skydio, Phoenix Drone, or another UAV platform, the app provides essential flight planning and navigation support. Key Features: • Real-time drone forecast information • Detailed drone weather updates • Drone wind conditions by altitude • Advanced drone map and navigation tools • Interactive fly maps and airspace awareness • Flight zone and restricted area information • No fly zone drone guidance • Turbulence forecast for safer operations • Sunrise and sunset times • Built-in compass for navigation support Before you fly, check weather conditions, airspace information, and flight safety data to make informed flight decisions. Use the drone map to explore nearby airspace and flight areas, review drone weather updates throughout the day, and monitor drone wind conditions before takeoff. - You can register a premium account with all the features of app without ads - 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. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - Links to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy can be found below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UagFunvfwnTP6PrVWGoy7lzXdmGTNw8Xn6zTiYSBMp0 - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Download Drone Forecast & Fly Map today and fly smarter with your trusted drone assistant.

About

Go Fly 4

This app provides advanced flight control and mission planning for DJI drones. It offers HD live camera feeds, autonomous waypoint navigation, and real-time airspace and weather data for safe and efficient aerial operations.

Highlights
  • Precision flight control
  • HD live camera streaming
  • 3D waypoint mission planner
  • Airspace safety maps
  • Real-time weather forecasts
  • Drone telemetry monitoring
Features
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Welcome to Go Fly 4: Drone Remote Control — the complete flight management and piloting app designed for drone pilots, filmmakers, and UAV professionals on iOS. Powered by the DJI Mobile SDK V4 framework, Go Fly 4 equips your iPhone and iPad with precision remote controls, low-latency HD camera live streaming, autonomous 3D waypoint missions, airspace safety maps, and real-time drone weather forecasts. Whether capturing cinematic flycam landscapes or planning custom aerial routes, Go Fly 4 provides the reliability and precision your UAV needs. KEY FEATURES & CAPABILITIES 1. Precision Flight Controller & HD Live View - Intuitive iOS Remote: Fly smoothly with responsive on-screen virtual joysticks or tethered hardware controllers. - Ultra-Clear Live FPV Stream: View real-time HD video feeds directly from your drone camera with low latency. - Real-Time Telemetry: Monitor altitude, flight speed, distance, battery status, GPS satellite signal, and orientation live. - Pro Camera & Gimbal Controls: Adjust shutter speed, ISO, exposure compensation, grid lines, and gimbal tilt in flight. 2. Autonomous Waypoint & Flight Route Planner - 3D Waypoint Missions: Create automated multi-point flight paths on interactive maps with customizable speed, altitude, and heading. - Point of Interest (POI) & Orbit: Circle landmarks smoothly with locked camera focus. - Smart Fail-Safe RTH: Automated Return-to-Home ensures your drone returns safely upon low battery or signal loss. 3. Airspace Safety & No-Fly Zone Maps - Airspace Intelligence: View real-time no-fly zones (NFZ), restricted airspaces, and airport boundaries before takeoff. - Boundary & Height Warnings: Receive instant alerts when your drone approaches restricted flight zones or altitude ceilings. - Satellite Map Layers: Toggle between standard, hybrid, and high-resolution satellite imagery for situational awareness. 4. Drone Weather & Wind Forecast - Aviation Wind Forecast: Check wind speeds, gust levels, and wind directions at ground and cruise altitudes before flying. - Geomagnetic KP-Index Monitor: Prevent compass errors and GPS drift with live geomagnetic activity tracking. - Flight Safety Indicator: Real-time analysis of visibility, rain probability, cloud ceiling, and temperature. COMPATIBILITY & SUPPORTED HARDWARE - Go Fly 4 is built on the DJI Mobile SDK V4 architecture, fully optimized for the following drones and UAV systems: - Mavic Series: DJI Mavic 2 Pro / Zoom / Enterprise, Mavic Air 2, DJI Air 2S, Mavic Air, Mavic Pro, Mavic Mini, Mini SE, Mini 2. - Phantom & Spark Series: DJI Phantom 4 / Pro / Advanced / RTK, Phantom 3 Series, DJI Spark. - Inspire & Matrice Series: DJI Inspire 1 / 2, Matrice 200 / 210 / 600 Pro. (Note: Newer MSDK V5 models such as Mini 3, Mini 4 Pro, Mavic 3 Enterprise, and Matrice 350 RTK require SDK V5 architecture and are not supported in this version). QUICK SETUP GUIDE FOR iOS - Power on your drone and remote controller. - Connect your iPhone or iPad to the controller using an official Lightning or USB-C cable. DISCLAIMER & TRADEMARK NOTICE - Go Fly 4: Drone Remote Control is an independent 3rd-party application developed using the official DJI Mobile SDK V4. - This application is not an official product and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, certified by, or sponsored by Da-Jiang Innovations (DJI). SUBSCRIPTION & PURCHASE INFORMATION - Unlock premium features with subscription: weekly, monthly and yearly. - Payment will be charged to your 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. - You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Apple ID Account Settings any time after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://xappify.co/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://xappify.co/terms-of-service

Screenshots

Drone Forecast & Fly Map4 screens
Go Fly 44 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Drone Forecast & Fly Map at 15.0 against Go Fly 4's 18.2. On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Drone Forecast & Fly Map sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Go Fly 4 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Drone Forecast & Fly Map versus Go Fly 4: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrone Forecast & Fly MapGo Fly 4
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB191 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMai Pham Thi NgocPham Ngoc Hanh

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Drone Forecast & Fly Map

Subscriptions2
  • Drone Sub Week3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Drone Sub Year3 Days trial$34.991 Year
3 purchases

Go Fly 4

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly - Unlimited Access$4.997 Days
  • Monthly - Unlimited Access3 Days trial$11.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime - Unlimited Access$64.99

Questions

Is Drone Forecast & Fly Map free?
Drone Forecast & Fly Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Go Fly 4 free?
Go Fly 4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Drone Forecast & Fly Map or Go Fly 4 have ads?
Both Drone Forecast & Fly Map and Go Fly 4 show ads.

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