# My Tradewind vs ScholarRoam

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: My Tradewind at none against ScholarRoam's 1. My Tradewind also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). ScholarRoam's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScholarRoam sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. My Tradewind asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for My Tradewind against 5.0 for ScholarRoam. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

My Tradewind ships an update every 6 weeks, ScholarRoam every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Tradewind | ScholarRoam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-tradewind/id1387631329/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scholarroam/id6772808000/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 273 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Kalamazoo Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1387631328) | [ScholarRoam](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772808003) |

## What reviewers say

### My Tradewind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-tradewind/id1387631329)

Book scheduled and private flights across North America and the Caribbean. Manage your bookings, passengers, and payment options. Access exclusive benefits for ticket book and Goodspeed Card members.

**Highlights:** Book, change, cancel flights, Manage trips and quotes, Add and edit passengers/pets, Edit profile & payment options, View ticket book/card balances, Receive flight status notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ScholarRoam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scholarroam/id6772808000)

This app helps students maximize their study abroad experience by discovering places, planning adventures, and connecting with fellow students. Organize itineraries, find top-rated attractions, and document memories all in one place.

**Highlights:** Build day-by-day travel itineraries, Discover top-rated attractions and hidden gems, Connect with other study abroad students, Organize destinations and activities, Document memories and experiences, Manage multiple trips

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ScholarRoam Explorer | $3.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Tradewind free?

My Tradewind is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ScholarRoam free?

ScholarRoam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, My Tradewind or ScholarRoam?

My Tradewind and ScholarRoam are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do My Tradewind or ScholarRoam have ads?

Neither My Tradewind nor ScholarRoam shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, My Tradewind or ScholarRoam?

My Tradewind ships an update every 6 weeks, and ScholarRoam every 3 weeks. Most recently, My Tradewind was updated on November 2, 2026 and ScholarRoam on October 31, 2026.

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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.*