WindsAloftPro vs BFA Wind Explorer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WindsAloftPro
This app calculates winds aloft for U.S. locations, providing data from 5000 to 39000 feet. It can also display crosswinds along your route and allows manual adjustment of climb and descent biases for various aircraft.
- Winds aloft calculation
- Crosswind display
- Climb/descent bias modification
- U.S. location support
- Altitude range 5000-39000 ft
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Calculates winds aloft for U.S. locations from 5000 feet to 39000 feet. Crosswinds can also be displayed for winds along your route of travel. Climb and descent biases can be manually modified for different aircraft performance numbers.
BFA Wind Explorer
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BFA Wind Explorer is a powerful tool for balloon pilots and weather enthusiasts, designed to provide detailed wind data across different altitudes using a helium balloon. This innovative app helps you make informed decisions for flight planning and safety. Key Features: • Helium Balloon Wind Profiling: Measure real-time wind speed and direction at multiple altitudes using a helium balloon. • Data Table Visualization: View detailed wind measurements in an easy-to-read data table. • Hodograph Display: Analyze wind patterns visually with a dynamic hodograph image, perfect for assessing vertical wind shifts. • User-Friendly Interface: Quickly access and interpret wind data for better planning and situational awareness. Whether you’re a hot air balloon pilot or simply fascinated by wind dynamics, BFA Wind Explorer offers precise and actionable insights to enhance your understanding of the skies. By using this app, you agree to the Apple Terms of Use that is located at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WindsAloftPro at none against BFA Wind Explorer's 2. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. BFA Wind Explorer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. WindsAloftPro asks for nothing beyond the download.
WindsAloftPro ships an update every 6 months, BFA Wind Explorer every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WindsAloftPro | BFA Wind Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tremont Air, LLC | Balloon Federation of America, Inc |
In-app purchases
WindsAloftPro
No in-app purchases
BFA Wind Explorer
- Monthly Pro Membership$2.991 Month
- Yearly Pro Membership$24.991 Year
