# WindCheck — Plan your flights & navigate

> Pilot's electronic flight bag for global weather, navigation, and airport data. (iPhone/iPad app by LycheeApps Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windcheck/id892063425 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [LycheeApps Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491686290)
- Category: Weather, Navigation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 163 App Store ratings · 16 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: +12
- Requires: iOS 15.5 · 157 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-06-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windcheck/id892063425/reviews.md

## What is WindCheck?

WindCheck® is a user-friendly EFB for pilots across the world.

► METARs and TAFs for most airports across the world.
► TFRs, NOTAMs, for every airport in the world.
► AIRMETs, SIGMETs, CWAs, Fax Charts, with world coverage.
► 3D Bird's Eye view for every runway in the world.
► Airport diagrams and procedure charts for the US and South Africa.
► Runway/Taxiway closure and fuel limitation warnings.
► VFR and IFR sectionals for the U.S., always up to date.
► Webcams to assess local conditions across the world.
► Smart Compass with wind direction and nearby airports.
► World map with airports and their weather.
► Live internet ADS-B traffic on the map.
► Runway and radio frequency information for most airports across the world.
► Barometric backup altimeter.
► Scratch pad.
► Airport data fully available offline.

End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Global METARs and TAFs
- TFRs and NOTAMs
- 3D Bird's Eye runway view
- Airport diagrams and charts
- VFR/IFR sectionals (US)
- Live ADS-B traffic
- Offline airport data

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| U.S. Pilot (monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| U.S. Pilot (annual) | $49.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 16)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windcheck/id892063425/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Aviation

*2025-06-25*

Great app. Very instructive and helpful for flying.

### 5/5 — Best app for sUAS Pilots

*2025-04-24*

I was looking for a simple app that would give me VFR Sectional Chart with location access. You would think it’s simple, there should be tons of those apps, right? 
This is the first one I found. But it also has weather, METARS, TAFS, NOTAMS!! It’s a perfect preflight app.

### 5/5 — Built for pilots

*2025-04-23*

All at one place ,built by pilots for pilots Found it so easy and informative to use

### 4/5 — Loading ADSB traffic..... ???

*2025-03-15*

ADSB was displaying for a while, and even saw aircraft traveling on screen.....  But now seeing the following constant notification (without any aircraft showing): "Loading ADSB traffic....."

No way to reset this data stream without uninstalling & reinstalling app ?

### 5/5 — Most useful app ever saw for pilots

*2025-01-26*

Very amazing app ,never imagined all info under one roof 
Thanks Nish for suggesting this

### 5/5 — Worth it

*2025-01-16*

Good app!  Thanks Nish for suggesting this

### 5/5 — Free

*2024-12-09*

Surprisingly good! Very useful during flight, and live traffic is accurate. Recommend to all fellow
Pilots.

### 5/5 — WindCheck is fantastic and intuitive!

*2024-11-05*

I appreciate the attention to detail in the UI. It’s clear the developers are truly thinking about pilot usability instead of just slapping info and buttons on the screen. I am currently a student pilot, and this app is helping me tremendously by providing what I need quickly without the initial weight of using ForeFlight from the onset. Even after I achieve my PPL, I will continue using this app in my toolkit. 

The latest addition of the Apple Watch decoded METAR widget is awesome. The widgets usability is well thought out and the order and placement of information makes sense. 

Thank you so much for a great app. Please keep up the great work I appreciate it.

### 5/5 — Very cool new app to my addition

*2024-01-16*

Very cool app a new addition to my other pilot apps. But for some reason I am unable to see live aircrafts on the map as mentioned. Please fix. Besides that it’s pretty cool

### 5/5 — Straight to the point

*2023-04-27*

Must have for every pilot for quick and easy to interpret wind conditions.

## Frequently asked questions about WindCheck

### What does WindCheck do?

WindCheck is a user-friendly electronic flight bag (EFB) designed for pilots. It provides access to global weather reports (METARs, TAFs), temporary flight restrictions (TFRs), notices to airmen (NOTAMs), and detailed airport information, including diagrams and charts.

### What are the key features of WindCheck?

Key features include global METARs and TAFs, TFRs and NOTAMs for every airport, 3D Bird's Eye view of runways, airport diagrams and procedure charts for select regions, VFR/IFR sectionals for the US, live ADS-B traffic, and a smart compass. Much of the airport data is available offline.

### Is WindCheck free to use?

The application is free to download and offers a range of features. However, some advanced functionalities and data may require in-app purchases to access, aligning with a freemium monetization model.

### What devices is WindCheck compatible with?

While the provided data does not explicitly state device compatibility, it is listed as a mobile application, implying it is designed for smartphones and tablets. Users should check the app store for specific operating system requirements.

### How can WindCheck help with flight planning?

WindCheck aids flight planning by providing crucial weather data, airport information, and navigation tools. Pilots can assess conditions with METARs and TAFs, check for airspace restrictions with TFRs and NOTAMs, and utilize runway diagrams and charts for safe operations.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.12.0 — 2026-05-08

► New Augmented Reality tool that lets you view airports, runways, and even live traffic.
► Bug fixes.

### 2.11.7 — 2026-04-30

► Adds Runways, TAF, Airport Info, and improved Wind Compass to the Apple Watch app.
► Runway numbers show on the live previews in the app.
► Re-designed TAF screen.
► Re-designed multi-day forecast screen.
► Many bug fixes.

### 2.11.6 — 2026-04-26

► New Wind Compass in the Apple Watch app.
► Bug fixes.

### 2.11.5 — 2026-04-20

► The Apple Watch app now organizes radio frequencies in a sub menu.
► NOTAMs now show the timezone for clarity.
► Airport database upgrades.
► Bug fixes.

### 2.11.4 — 2026-02-07

► Bug fixes.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-27.*