# ForeFlight Mobile EFB vs Windfinder

The clearest difference is ads: ForeFlight Mobile EFB at none against Windfinder's shown. ForeFlight Mobile EFB also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks) and chart position (#12 vs #37). Windfinder's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (63K vs 3.3K). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ForeFlight Mobile EFB sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Windfinder sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Windfinder holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Windfinder has 63K ratings behind it against 3.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of ForeFlight Mobile EFB's written reviews are positive against 81% of Windfinder's.

ForeFlight Mobile EFB ships an update every 2 weeks, Windfinder every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ForeFlight Mobile EFB | Windfinder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foreflight-mobile-efb/id333252638/reviews) | **[4.8 (63K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windfinder-wind-and-weather-map/id336829635/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.3K | **63K** |
| Positive reviews | 67.8% of reviews | **81.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#12** | #37 |
| Size | 592 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ForeFlight](https://appshunter.io/developer/283512699) | [Windfinder](https://appshunter.io/developer/336829638) |

## What reviewers say

### ForeFlight Mobile EFB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foreflight-mobile-efb/id333252638)

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Grossing · Weather, #34 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

This app simplifies flight planning, briefing, and filing for pilots. It offers interactive weather layers, detailed charts, and hazard awareness tools for enhanced situational awareness. Logbook features track flight hours and currency.

**Highlights:** Touch Planning on Map, Interactive Weather Layers, Geo-referenced Plates & Charts, Global Hazard Awareness, Digital Logbook, Synthetic Vision

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Plus US - 3 months | $70.00 | one-time |
| Starter US - 1 Year | $129.99 | one-time |
| Starter CA - 1 Year | $129.99 | one-time |
| Starter EUR - 1 Year | $129.99 | one-time |
| Starter APAC - 1 Year | $129.99 | one-time |
| Starter ME & SA - 1 Year | $129.99 | one-time |
| Essential US - 1 Year | $259.99 | one-time |
| Essential CA - 1 Year | $259.99 | one-time |
| Premium US - 1 Year | $390.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent flight planning and navigation tool
- 🔒 Enhances safety and situational awareness
- 👍 Comprehensive and user-friendly features
- 👍 Seamless integration with avionics
- 👍 Responsive and helpful customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption on mobile devices
- 🚫 Limited functionality for non-US/Canada users
- 💰 Expensive subscription model for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Weather data not updating correctly
- Issues with syncing user waypoints and annotations
- Incompatibility with certain iOS versions and device models

**Requested features**

- Ability to add multiple landing legs in a single flight plan
- Improved map annotations and drawing tools
- Customizable logbook and flight data export options
- Better support for Apple Watch and other wearables
- More comprehensive coverage of international airports and charts


### Windfinder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windfinder-wind-and-weather-map/id336829635)

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Free · Weather, #52 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Get detailed wind, wave, tide, and weather forecasts for over 160,000 locations worldwide. Access real-time measurements from thousands of weather stations and animated wind maps for a global overview. Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and professionals needing precise weather data.

**Highlights:** Detailed wind and weather forecasts, Real-time wind and weather measurements, Tide forecasts, Animated wind map, Severe weather warnings, Webcams

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Windfinder Plus monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| 3 month ad-free | $2.49 | per 3 months |
| 6 month ad-free | $3.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year ad free | $4.99 | per year |
| Windfinder Plus Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| Windfinder Plus Yearly | $12.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate wind and weather forecasts
- 🚀 Detailed and easy-to-use interface
- 💡 Helpful for planning outdoor activities and sports
- 👍 Reliable and consistent performance
- 💡 Includes tide information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional inaccuracies in wind/weather predictions
- 🔍 Limited information for some locations
- 💰 Ads can be intrusive in free version
- 🔍 Lack of advanced features like dark mode

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes on some devices
- Widget not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Hourly wind/weather updates
- Ability to add custom locations
- More detailed weather information (rain, humidity, etc.)
- Integration with other weather/outdoor apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ForeFlight Mobile EFB free?

ForeFlight Mobile EFB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Windfinder free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ForeFlight Mobile EFB or Windfinder?

Windfinder is rated higher. ForeFlight Mobile EFB averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Windfinder averages 4.8 from 63K ratings.

### Do ForeFlight Mobile EFB or Windfinder have ads?

Windfinder shows ads; ForeFlight Mobile EFB does not.

### Which is updated more often, ForeFlight Mobile EFB or Windfinder?

ForeFlight Mobile EFB ships an update every 2 weeks, and Windfinder every 4 weeks. Most recently, ForeFlight Mobile EFB was updated on November 6, 2026 and Windfinder on November 7, 2026.

### Which is more popular, ForeFlight Mobile EFB or Windfinder?

ForeFlight Mobile EFB currently peaks at #12 in the App Store charts, and Windfinder at #37. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*