Runway Wind vs FlightNotes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Runway Wind
Calculate headwind, tailwind, and crosswind components for takeoff and landing. This tool helps pilots visualize wind direction and speed relative to a runway, with reference icons for clarity.
- Headwind, tailwind, crosswind calculation
- Runway and wind alignment
- Wind speed slider
- Lock runway rotation
- Wind sock and chart symbol reference
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Use Runway Wind to assess the headwind, tailwind and crosswind components affecting you on takeoff and landing. Spin the arrows to align the runway and the wind, and use the slider to set the wind speed. Wind components for each runway is given in easily understandable terms. You can lock the runway rotation by tapping the lock symbol to avoid inadvertent readjustment of the runway. Two icons indicate the wind: a wind sock and a wind chart symbol. These serve as a reference to avoid mistakes and confusion when reading wind charts and when observing the wind sock at the airfield. Runway Wind is for reference and educational purposes only. Always make your own judgement - other factors than the wind may play a role. The results of Runway Wind are only as accurate as the data you input.
FlightNotes
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The best organizer for your airport and FIR notes ever Always have the right notes on hand for your flight by simply scanning the route on the flightplan. FlightNotes will magically figure out the airports and FIRs involved, and load your personal notes in the blink of an eye. You will also get instant access to up-to-date weather, NOTAMs and other handy information such as sunrise and sunset. Please note that FlightNotes is a digital notebook. Its main feature - notes - are your personal notes, and the app may seem empty until you start adding your own information. The data available through FlightNotes is NOT fit for navigational purposes and only serves to help with situational awareness. Please double-check all data before flying. Privacy Policy: https://flightnotes.apps.appulize.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: FlightNotes at monthly against Runway Wind's every 8 months. Runway Wind's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $2.99) and iOS requirement (18.5 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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
Runway Wind costs $0.99 and FlightNotes $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Runway Wind ships an update every 8 months, FlightNotes monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Runway Wind | FlightNotes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Small Aviation Tools | Appulize |
In-app purchases
Runway Wind
No in-app purchases
FlightNotes
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do Runway Wind or FlightNotes have ads?
Which is updated more often, Runway Wind or FlightNotes?
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