# Spin vs Flight Breaks

The clearest difference is rating: Spin at 4.6 against Flight Breaks's 3.2. Spin also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 45%) and device support (3 vs 1). Flight Breaks's advantage is chart position (#59 vs unranked) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Spin costs $2.99 and Flight Breaks $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Spin holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 44 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Spin's written reviews are positive against 45% of Flight Breaks's.

Spin ships an update every 3 months, Flight Breaks every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spin | Flight Breaks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spin-a-wind/id327740080/reviews)** | [3.2 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-breaks/id1333000162/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **44** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **86.1% of reviews** | 45.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#59** |
| Size | 10 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Len Robinson](https://appshunter.io/developer/327740083) | [Joseph Lyons](https://appshunter.io/developer/1333000161) |

## What reviewers say

### Spin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spin-a-wind/id327740080)

Calculate critical aviation weather data including wind components, temperature conversions, altitude calculations, and airspeed. Designed for pilots with an intuitive, one-handed interface and instant results.

**Highlights:** Wind component calculation (headwind, tailwind, crosswind), Temperature conversions and wind chill factor, Altitude calculations (pressure, density), Airspeed calculator (TAS, Mach, speed of sound), Customizable units and caution thresholds, One-handed, reel-based interface

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Flight Breaks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-breaks/id1333000162)

**Currently charting:** #59 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

Calculate rest and break periods for long-haul flights. Input takeoff and flight times to automatically determine landing times and manage crew rest schedules. Features alarms and sharing capabilities for seamless coordination.

**Highlights:** Automatic landing time calculation, Adjustable flight and break times, Break alarms with countdown timers, Share break schedules via AirDrop/Email, Intuitive interface for airline crews

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spin free?

Spin costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Flight Breaks free?

Flight Breaks costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Spin or Flight Breaks?

Spin is rated higher. Spin averages 4.6 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Flight Breaks averages 3.2 from 16 ratings.

### Do Spin or Flight Breaks have ads?

Neither Spin nor Flight Breaks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spin or Flight Breaks?

Spin ships an update every 3 months, and Flight Breaks every 6 weeks. Most recently, Spin was updated on October 16, 2026 and Flight Breaks on October 9, 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.*