Comparison

TopMetSat vs Wind Colibri

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

Head to head
About

TopMetSat

Access real-time satellite imagery for flight planning or pre-flight checks. Covers Europe and northern/southern Africa. Offers a premium subscription for enhanced features.

Highlights
  • Real-time satellite images
  • Flight planning tool
  • Pre-flight checks
  • Coverage for Europe
  • Coverage for Africa
  • TopMeteo satellite access
Features
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TopMetSat – Live weather from TopMeteo Want to see current satellite images during your flight? Or just before take-off? With TopMetSat this is easier than ever. The app gives you direct access to the specially processed TopMeteo satellite images, plus radar, lightning and the most important forecast maps. It is made for pilots: reliable on the move and with a poor internet connection. • Patented transfer method: the app downloads the most important image data first. With just a few percent of the data, a usable satellite image is visible – ideal with a weak connection in the cockpit • Satellite images of 00, 06, 12 and 18 UTC are free • All images with your TopMeteo account or the in-app subscription • Team: see your team members on the map and show them your own position (with a linked TopMeteo account) • Flight replay over the satellite images and a short video to share • Help pages and legends also work offline Coverage: Europe, northern and southern Africa and the USA. In-app purchase • Premium upgrade: one-year auto-renewable subscription • Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase • The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period • You can manage the subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Apple Account settings after purchase • Privacy policy: https://topmetsat.net:9797/iap/privacy?p1=en • Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Wind Colibri

This app provides real-time wind conditions and calculates exit distances for skydiving. It also includes tools for students, a cloud map, and weather forecasts from multiple models. All user data is kept private on the device.

Highlights
  • Wind direction and speed at multiple altitudes
  • Exit distance calculation
  • Cloud map with satellite and radar
  • Student tools (canopy calculator, AFF status)
  • Multiple weather models
  • Ad-free and no tracking
Features
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Wind Colibri zeigt dir die Windverhältnisse am Sprungplatz auf einen Blick und rechnet daraus den Exitabstand. Dazu kommen Werkzeuge für Schüler und eine Wolken-Karte der Umgebung. WIND • Windrichtung und Windgeschwindigkeit am Boden (mit Böen), auf 1.500 m und auf 4.000 m über Grund, auf Wunsch zusätzlich auf 500 m und 1.000 m • Übersichtliche Windrose über dem Luftbild des Platzes • Vorhersage für die nächsten acht Stunden • Drei Wettermodelle zur Wahl: DWD ICON-D2, DWD ICON-EU und ECMWF • Anzeige in m/s, Knoten oder km/h EXITABSTAND • Empfohlener Abstand zwischen zwei Absprunggruppen in Sekunden, berechnet aus dem Wind auf Absetzhöhe • Absetzgeschwindigkeit (IAS) und geforderte Trennung einstellbar; die App rechnet mit der Luftdichte des Tages in die wahre Fluggeschwindigkeit um • Absetzrichtung frei am Kompass wählbar WOLKEN-KARTE • Wolkenuntergrenzen an sechs Messpunkten rund um den Platz: drei Stationen des Deutschen Wetterdienstes und drei Flugplätze (METAR und TAF) • Höhen in Metern oder Fuß, wahlweise auf die Platzhöhe umgerechnet • Windpfeile zeigen, wohin die Wolken ziehen • Zuschaltbar: Satellitenbild und Niederschlagsradar des DWD, mit Zeitregler zum Abspielen der letzten Bilder FÜR SCHÜLER • Schirm-Rechner: zeigt den kleinsten erlaubten Schülerschirm der Dropzone für dein Absprunggewicht, mit Schirmtafel • AFF-Status-Tabelle: zeigt nach der Statustabelle des DFV, welche Maßnahme nach einer Sprungpause nötig ist, mit optionalen Erinnerungen DATENSCHUTZ • Keine Registrierung, kein Nutzerkonto • Keine Werbung, keine Tracking- oder Analysedienste • Deine Eingaben wie Gewicht oder Sprungdatum bleiben auf deinem Gerät • Kein Zugriff auf deinen Standort Datenquellen: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), Deutscher Wetterdienst, Aviation Weather Center (NOAA). Karte: © BKG, © OpenStreetMap-Mitwirkende. Hinweis: Die App ist eine Planungshilfe. Windwerte stammen aus Wettermodellen, Wolkenmeldungen von umliegenden Messpunkten; beides kann von den Verhältnissen am Platz abweichen und ersetzt keine Flugwetterberatung. Die Entscheidung über das Springen treffen allein Sprungleiter und Pilot.

Screenshots

TopMetSat4 screens
Wind Colibri4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wind Colibri at 100% against TopMetSat's 33%. Wind Colibri also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 months). On price, ads 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. TopMetSat sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $24.99 per year. Wind Colibri asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TopMetSat ships an update every 5 months, Wind Colibri every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 3 level
TopMetSat versus Wind Colibri: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTopMetSatWind Colibri
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStefan GoretzkiSmart Backup & IT Solutions GmbH

Customer experience

TopMetSat

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Wind Colibri

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TopMetSat

Subscriptions1
  • Premium$24.991 Year
None

Wind Colibri

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TopMetSat free?
TopMetSat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wind Colibri free?
Wind Colibri is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TopMetSat or Wind Colibri have ads?
Neither TopMetSat nor Wind Colibri shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TopMetSat or Wind Colibri?
TopMetSat ships an update every 5 months, and Wind Colibri every 5 days. Most recently, TopMetSat was updated on October 29, 2026 and Wind Colibri on October 26, 2026.

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