# Windy.app vs UAV Forecast

Windy.app and UAV Forecast both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 65% of Windy.app's written reviews are positive against 33% of UAV Forecast's. Windy.app also leads on ratings volume (73K vs 3.5K) and chart position (#6 vs #29). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Windy.app sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month 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 Windy.app against 4.6 for UAV Forecast. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Windy.app has 73K ratings behind it against 3.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Windy.app's written reviews are positive against 33% of UAV Forecast's.

Windy.app ships an update weekly, UAV Forecast every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Windy.app | UAV Forecast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (73K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windyapp-wind-tides-radar/id997079492/reviews)** | [4.6 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uav-forecast/id1050023752/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **73K** | 3.5K |
| Positive reviews | **64.8% of reviews** | 33.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#6** | #29 |
| Size | 382 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Windy Weather World Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1375325329) | [Matthew LLOYD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1050023751) |

## What reviewers say

### Windy.app

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windyapp-wind-tides-radar/id997079492)

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Grossing · Weather, #13 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides detailed wind, wave, and weather forecasts for various outdoor activities. It offers historical data, real-time alerts, and a community feature for sharing conditions. Ideal for surfers, sailors, and other wind sports enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Wind report, forecast, and statistics, Wind alert and storm warnings, Weather history (2012-2024), Local NOAA forecast with 10-day prediction, Wave forecast for ocean and sea, Animated wind tracker and radar, Offline mode for forecast access

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WINDY PRO access for 1 month | $9.99 | per month |
| WINDY PRO account - 1 month | $19.99 | per month |
| WINDY PRO account | $39.99 | per year |
| WINDY PRO account | $39.99 | per year |
| Windy.app Fishing Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| WINDY PRO account | $59.99 | per year |
| WINDY PRO access | $59.99 | per year |
| WINDY PRO account | $99.99 | per year |
| WINDY PRO account | $164.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌊 Accurate wind and weather forecasts
- 🔍 Ability to compare multiple weather models
- 🗺️ Detailed and customizable map views
- 🛥️ Useful for sailing, fishing, and other water sports
- 🔧 Responsive and helpful support team

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🤔 Confusing user interface for casual users
- 🔒 Difficulty cancelling subscriptions
- 🔄 Inconsistent data accuracy across locations
- 📢 Excessive notifications and upsell prompts

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after recent updates
- Saved locations and settings not syncing properly
- Incorrect weather data displayed in some areas

**Requested features**

- Add radar and precipitation overlays
- Improve tide and current data accuracy
- Introduce more affordable subscription options
- Provide better support for Apple Watch integration
- Allow more customization of the user interface


### UAV Forecast

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

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Grossing · Weather, #176 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides hyperlocal weather forecasts, GPS satellite data, and solar activity information specifically for drone pilots. It offers color-coded flight condition analysis and configurable thresholds to determine optimal flying times. Supports a wide range of drone models and is suitable for both recreational and commercial users.

**Highlights:** Hyperlocal weather forecasts, Wind and gust speeds at altitude, GPS satellite data, Solar activity (Kp index), No-Fly Zone information, Color-coded flight condition analysis, Configurable thresholds

**Features:** Apple Watch app, 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 Windy.app free?

Windy.app 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, Windy.app or UAV Forecast?

Windy.app is rated higher. Windy.app averages 4.7 out of 5 from 73K ratings, while UAV Forecast averages 4.6 from 3.5K ratings.

### Do Windy.app or UAV Forecast have ads?

Neither Windy.app nor UAV Forecast shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Windy.app or UAV Forecast?

Windy.app ships an update weekly, and UAV Forecast every 5 days. Most recently, Windy.app was updated on November 7, 2026 and UAV Forecast on November 6, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Windy.app or UAV Forecast?

Windy.app currently peaks at #6 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.*