# Radar Plotting vs Wind Wheel

The clearest difference is rating: Radar Plotting at 5.0 against Wind Wheel's 4.4. Radar Plotting also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Wind Wheel's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $7.99) and chart position (#192 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Radar Plotting costs $7.99 and Wind Wheel $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Radar Plotting holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wind Wheel has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Radar Plotting | Wind Wheel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radar-plotting/id1470598201/reviews)** | [4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-wheel/id6469251482/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#192** |
| Size | 17 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Giacomo Gabriele](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455745031) | [Universal Queue LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577058225) |

## What reviewers say

### Radar Plotting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radar-plotting/id1470598201)

This app offers advanced radar plotting for maritime navigation. It allows users to calculate critical encounter data, plan maneuvers, and analyze complex scenarios with interactive visualizations. Designed for training and decision support, it aids in understanding vessel interactions.

**Highlights:** Kinematic calculations (CPA/TCPA, aspect), True and relative speed estimation, Evasive maneuver planning with COLREG guidance, Rescue and escape scenario planning, Double-target analysis, Current and drift estimation, Interactive radar canvas with playback

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Wind Wheel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-wheel/id6469251482)

**Currently charting:** #192 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

This navigation app helps sailors and maritime enthusiasts understand wind dynamics. It calculates optimal courses and speeds based on desired wind conditions and forecasts relative wind shifts. Gauge wind intensity and anticipate conditions for precise navigation.

**Highlights:** Desired wind calculation, True wind determination, Relative wind forecasting, Beaufort Wind Force Scale, Course and speed optimization

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Radar Plotting free?

Radar Plotting costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Wind Wheel free?

Wind Wheel costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Radar Plotting or Wind Wheel?

Radar Plotting is rated higher. Radar Plotting averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Wind Wheel averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do Radar Plotting or Wind Wheel have ads?

Neither Radar Plotting nor Wind Wheel shows ads.

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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.*