UAV Forecast alternatives
Drone weather apps for iPhone, compared: what each one checks and who it suits.
UAV Forecast has been the default since 2015. It shows wind and gusts at any altitude, GPS satellites, Kp and no-fly zones, with a green or red verdict against thresholds you set. Many of its recent App Store reviews are about its subscription, which is why pilots look around.
| App | Rating | What stands out |
|---|---|---|
| UAV Forecast | 4.6 · 3,518 | Every number: wind at any altitude, GPS satellites, Kp, no-fly zones, hourly forecast up to 15 days. |
| Drone Buddy | 4.7 · 8,418 | A go/no-go check with weather, temporary flight restrictions and US airspace classes, plus flying spots shared by pilots. |
| Dronecast | 4.7 · 258 | Wind and gusts at several altitudes, Kp, your drone's limits, no-fly zones and a wind compass. |
| Weather4Fly | 4.6 · 22 | Safe to Fly, Caution or No Fly, checked against 90+ drone profiles, with visibility and pressure. |
| Drone Weather Forecast: UAV | 4.8 · 4 | Green, yellow or red for each hour against 79 drone presets, with satellites and DJI GEO zones. Free, no ads. |
| Good to Fly | Early 2027 | One answer for your drone from wind at 400 ft, gusts, rain, Kp and no-fly zones, with a Live Activity and alerts only when it changes. |
Ratings are from the US App Store, average and count.
Which one to pick
You want every number
Stay with UAV Forecast. Nothing else shows as much, and the thresholds are yours to set.
You fly in the US and want airspace and spots
Drone Buddy has the most ratings of the group, with airspace classes, flight restrictions and places other pilots fly.
You want an answer, not a dashboard
Pick an app that checks the forecast against your drone's own limits: Weather4Fly, Drone Weather Forecast or Good to Fly. Good to Fly reads the wind at 400 ft, where your drone flies, and tells you ahead of time when the answer changes.
Updated October 29, 2026
