Flowx is a versatile weather planning application designed for various outdoor activities such as aviation, fishing, sailing, surfing, cycling, hiking, photography, and storm tracking. It provides users with the ability to analyze and understand weather conditions by easily comparing different weather models. The app offers customizable data options and visual displays, allowing users to tailor the information they view according to their preferences and specific activity needs.
The user experience features an interactive map where users can control forecast animations over time through simple finger swipes. Multiple data layers can be displayed simultaneously on the map, granting the ability to switch between various models for a comprehensive weather overview. Additionally, users can access various graphs to view weekly forecast data at a glance, with options to compare different data sources side-by-side for better analysis.
Flowx also includes a widget feature for quick updates directly on the home screen. Users can select specific graphs and locations to display, providing instant access to relevant weather information. The app pulls data from several global forecast models like GFS, GDPS, and ECMWF, which are updated four times daily, along with additional data such as wave conditions, air quality, UV index, storm tracks, and sun/moon rise and set times. There is support for offline use, no advertisements, no tracking, and minimal permissions, emphasizing user privacy and convenience.
To enhance functionality, Flowx offers a PRO version with subscription options. While current purchases are temporarily unavailable, the Silver plan provides access to extended forecasts up to 16 days, history data, radar imagery, and regional models for the USA, Canada, and Europe. The Gold plan further upgrades this, offering high-resolution forecasts and additional regional models, including ocean conditions and air quality. The app sources data from reputable providers such as NOAA, ECMWF, MeteoFrance, and others, ensuring reliable and comprehensive weather information for diverse global locations.