Garmin Pilot vs Wind Radar Map
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Garmin Pilot
This app offers comprehensive tools for general aviation and corporate pilots, including flight planning, interactive maps, weather briefings, and navigation. It streamlines pre-flight preparation, filing, inflight navigation, and post-flight logging with an intuitive interface.
- Pre-flight planning with aviation weather data
- Interactive maps with track-up navigation
- Flight plan filing via Leidos Flight Service or DUATS
- En-route navigation with moving map and GPS panel
- Electronic logbook with automatic GPS data generation
- Real-time weather and traffic information (with compatible hardware)
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*30 Days Free Trial on initial download!* Plan. File. Fly. Log. Garmin Pilot is the most comprehensive suite of tools for the iPad designed specifically for general aviation and corporate pilots. Flight planning, charts, interactive maps, weather briefing resources and navigation capabilities; it’s all included. The app’s intuitive interface mirrors those on the newest Garmin touchscreen avionics so you can go seamlessly from preflight to inflight. Plan Garmin Pilot’s powerful capabilities start with pre-flight planning, providing pilots with the most comprehensive aviation weather information to make better-informed flight decisions. Pilots can check NEXRAD radar, visible and infrared cloud imagery, METARs, TAFs, AIRMETs, SIGMETs, PIREPs, NOTAMs, winds and temperature aloft, TFRs and lightning data. With Garmin Pilot, data can be displayed over Garmin’s interactive maps that support track-up navigation, VFR sectional or an IFR low or high en-route chart to visualize the weather for your route. Add text-based weather widgets and use the exclusive NavTrack feature to view weather along the planned route. File With Garmin Pilot, users can easily enter a flight plan and interactively edit it on the map. Pre-loaded forms make it quick to save and reuse data for frequently flown routes. And when the flight plan is ready, Garmin Pilot makes it simple to file, amend or close the flight plan via Leidos Flight Service or DUATS. Fly Garmin Pilot provides full en-route navigation capability on its moving map. Pilots can also navigate with Garmin’s patented panel, a GPS-driven instrument pack with a graphical HSI directional display and indicators for groundspeed, altitude and vertical speed. After takeoff, pilots can continue to view real-time weather in the U.S. and traffic information by wirelessly connecting to Garmin’s GDL 50 series portable ADS-B Receiver (sold separately). Log Garmin Pilot includes a comprehensive electronic logbook that syncs with flyGarmin. The logbook automatically generates entries based upon GPS data collected during the flight, tracks currency, supports manual entries, endorsements and creates reports. Garmin Pilot U.S. Standard: - Rich, interactive maps support Track-Up navigation - Charts: VFR Sectionals, low and high IFR en-route, airport diagrams and approach procedures - Ability to view Jeppesen Terminal Charts (Jeppesen echart subscription required) - Weather Maps: Animated radar, Infrared and Visible Satellite, AIRMETs, SIGMETs, Lightning, TFRs and more! - Extensive text products: METARs, TAFs, Winds Aloft, PIREPs, AIRMETs, SIGMETs, Area Forecasts and NOTAMs - AOPA Airport Directory - Weight and Balance - Checklists - Flight plan filing via Leidos Flight Services - Garmin patented navigation panel - Terrain and Obstacles - Smart Airspace - Fast Find predictive Waypoint Entry - Logbook - Optional VFR Premium: Synthetic Vision (SVX), Terrain and obstacle alerting, and Garmin SafeTaxi® - Optional IFR Premium: VFR Premium plus geo-referenced Garmin FliteCharts® Garmin Pilot has regional offerings for Africa, Asia, Australia, Canada, Europe and Latin America. Features include: - Worldwide Jeppesen NavData - Rich, interactive maps support Track-Up navigation - Radar and Satellite imagery for Western Europe, U.S., Canada and Australia - Ability to view Jeppesen Terminal Charts (Jeppesen echart subscription required) - Worldwide METARs, TAFs, AIRMETs, SIGMETs, NOTAMs and winds aloft - VFR Flight Plan Filing - IFR autorouting and Flight plan filing in Europe - Terrain and Obstacles with alerting - Synthetic Vision (SVX) - Smart Airspace - Logbook - Optional VFR charts from DFS, IGN and NATS and IFR enroute charts from EuroControl - Optional Garmin FliteCharts® and SafeTaxi® diagrams available on a country-by-country basis *Note: Use of GPS running in the background may decrease battery life.* *Note: One subscription to Garmin Pilot may be used on three devices.*
Wind Radar Map
Visualize real-time wind speed, gust speed, and direction on an interactive radar map. Get accurate anemometer readings, marine data, and smart alerts for outdoor activities and navigation.
- Live wind radar map
- Accurate anemometer and wind meter
- Gust speed tracking
- Dynamic wind compass
- 7-day wind forecast
- Custom wind and storm alerts
- Marine data and tide information
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Wind Radar Map – Anemometer is a powerful wind radar and wind meter designed for people who need accurate wind speed, gust speed and direction in real time. This advanced anemometer combines a live wind radar map, interactive forecast layers, marine data, tide and wave information, smart alerts and a dynamic compass in one complete wind tracking solution. If wind conditions matter to you, this app is built for you. LIVE WIND RADAR MAP AND FORECAST The interactive Wind Radar Map lets you visualize live wind speed, gust speed and wind direction directly on detailed weather maps. Switch between current conditions and forecast mode to see how wind, storm systems and marine conditions will evolve over the next 7 days. With Wind Radar Map – Anemometer you can: Track live wind speed and gust speed View wind forecast directly on the map Monitor storm movement and weather radar data Check tide and wave conditions Compare multiple locations instantly The wind radar map is optimized for sailing, boating, surf sessions, marine navigation, golf planning and drone flights. ACCURATE ANEMOMETER AND WIND METER This digital anemometer acts as a professional wind meter in your pocket. Get precise wind speed readings in mph, km/h, m/s or knots. Switch to the Beaufort scale for marine and boating activities. The wind meter is designed to detect gust speed variations so you can react quickly to changing wind conditions. Whether you are checking wind speed for sailing, tracking gust speed for surf, measuring wind for golf performance or preparing a drone flight, this anemometer delivers reliable data. DYNAMIC WIND COMPASS The built-in compass shows real-time wind direction with a responsive and dynamic interface. The smart wind compass updates instantly as wind shifts, helping you understand crosswind and headwind conditions. Perfect for marine navigation, boating, sailing, surf orientation, drone pilots and outdoor sports. SMART ALERTS AND STORM TRACKER Set custom wind alerts and gust speed alerts to stay ahead of dangerous conditions. Receive notifications when wind speed exceeds your selected threshold or when storms approach your location. Wind Radar Map – Anemometer allows you to check weather alerts for your favorite locations and verify if any storm, marine or wind warnings are active. Start your day with daily forecast alerts and never miss important wind updates again. BUILT FOR MARINE, OUTDOOR AND SPORTS This Wind Radar and Anemometer app is ideal for: Sailing and boating Marine navigation Surf and kitesurf Golf wind analysis Fishing Storm tracking Drone flying Outdoor planning Unlike generic weather apps, Wind Radar Map – Anemometer focuses on wind intelligence, wind radar precision and gust speed tracking. WHY CHOOSE WIND RADAR MAP – ANEMOMETER Live Wind Radar Map Professional Anemometer Accurate Wind Meter Gust Speed Tracking Wind Direction Compass Marine Forecast Tide and Wave Data Storm Radar Visualization Custom Wind Alerts 7-Day Forecast All features are designed to deliver accurate wind speed, reliable forecast data and powerful wind radar visualization in a clean and intuitive interface. Download Wind Radar Map – Anemometer today and turn your device into a complete wind radar, marine forecast and digital anemometer solution. Track wind speed. Monitor gust speed. Follow storm systems. Navigate with your compass. Plan with forecast confidence. Master the wind with Wind Radar Map – Anemometer. Terms of Service: Apple's Terms of Service apply to all subscriptions offered within the app. More information here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wind Radar Map at 81% against Garmin Pilot's 42%. Wind Radar Map also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). Garmin Pilot's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (4.1K vs 122). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Garmin Pilot sells 18 one-off in-app purchases and Wind Radar Map sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Garmin Pilot holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Garmin Pilot has 4.1K ratings behind it against 122, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 42% of Garmin Pilot's written reviews are positive against 81% of Wind Radar Map's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Garmin Pilot ships an update fortnightly, Wind Radar Map monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Garmin Pilot | Wind Radar Map |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (4.1K ratings) — better | 4.5 (122 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 42.0% of reviews | 81.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4.1K — better | 122 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #59 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 659 MB | 161 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Garmin DCI | Stolanapp |
Customer experience
Garmin Pilot
Wind Radar Map
Bugs and requests
Garmin Pilot
Reported bugs
5 issues- Crashes when viewing weather data
- Weight and balance profile import/export issues
- Database concierge not working as expected
- Inability to file VFR flight plans in some regions
- Groundspeed and track data not working on certain devices
Requested features
9 requests- Ability to mark up and annotate charts
- Vertical navigation view
- Cabin altitude/hypoxia warning
- Apple Watch app
- Passenger app for flight following
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- Google Maps integration with user waypoints
- Ability to import GPX/CSV waypoints
- Printable logbook reports
- More detailed weather imagery and forecasts
Wind Radar Map
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Garmin Pilot
- Canada Premium$74.99
- Latin American Premium Upgrade$74.99
- Europe Premium Upgrade$74.99
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- U.S. Premium Upgrade$99.99
- Africa Standard$109.99
- Pilot Asia Standard$109.99
- Australia Standard$109.99
- Canada Standard$109.99
- Europe Standard$109.99
- Latin American Standard$109.99
- U.S. Standard$109.99
- Garmin Pilot Africa Premium$184.99
- Garmin Pilot Canada Premium$184.99
- Garmin Pilot Asia Premium$184.99
- Garmin Pilot Europe Premium$184.99
- Garmin Pilot Latin America Premium$184.99
- Garmin Pilot U.S. Premium$209.99
- Worldwide Premium$599.99
Wind Radar Map
- No more ads$1.991 Month
- Anemometer Premium3 Days trial$2.197 Days
- Anemometer Premium$2.297 Days
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- Anemometer Premium$4.291 Month
- Anemometer Premium$4.491 Month
- Anemometer Premium Discount$4.991 Year
- Anemometer Premium$4.991 Month
- Anemometer Premium3 Days trial$10.901 Year
- Anemometer Premium7 Days trial$11.901 Year
- Anemometer Premium3 Days trial$21.491 Year
- Anemometer Premium$22.491 Year
Questions
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