Comparison

Sun n Moon for iPad vs Flight Winds

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sun n Moon for iPad

This app provides precise sunrise and sunset times, along with moonrise, moonset, and moon phase information for any location worldwide. It features a compass to show celestial body positions and offers offline functionality for accurate calculations.

Highlights
  • Sunrise and sunset times
  • Moonrise and moonset times
  • Moonphase calendar and animation
  • Compass showing sun and moon positions
  • Offline calculations
  • Multiple location input methods
Features
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Know when the sun and moon rise and set anywhere in the world. This top rated app in the weather category has been completely redesigned for the iPad. For any place on earth it will calculate: - Sunrise/Sunset - Moonrise/Moonset - Moonphase calendar - Moon phases animation ** New high resolution images - Compass showing sun and moon positions Key Features • Sunrise and sunset times (no network connection required) • Moonrise and moonset times • Moonphase calendar shows phase of moon for each day of the month • Specify location by 4 methods: 1) GPS or location services 2) Choose from a list of cities worldwide 3) Latitude and longitude 4) Google Maps • Phase of the Moon/Percentage Illumination • Compass view for navigating by knowing the position of sun and moon (slider animates position and elevation for different times during the day) • Save a location (startup to the saved location or automatically find current location) • Select any date. Quickly switch between dates using arrows or return to current date. • Easy to read display (in 24 hour or am/pm format) • Handles time zones and daylight savings time • Shows past/future dates for northern/southern extremes when sun is down/up all day • Accurate times (NOAA standard) calculated right on the device (network connection not required) • Details view - time of solar noon, current altitude and elevation for sun and moon • Handles portrait and landscape views

About

Flight Winds

This app calculates crosswind, tailwind, and headwind components for takeoff and landing, helping pilots stay within wind limitations. It features a dual runway display and custom wind limit warnings.

Highlights
  • Calculates wind components
  • Dual runway display
  • Custom wind limitations
  • User-friendly interface
  • Preflight and pre-landing preparation
Features
Currently charting
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FlightWinds helps pilots make faster, clearer wind decisions before takeoff and before landing. Enter the runway and wind, then instantly see headwind, tailwind, and crosswind components for the runway in use. Set your own configurable wind limits, FlightWinds will clearly show when conditions are inside or outside your preset limitations. FlightWinds keeps the workflow simple: quick input, instant calculations, and an easy-to-read display that support your preflight and pre-landing decision-making. Features: - Instant crosswind, headwind, and tailwind calculations - Dual runway display - Custom takeoff and landing wind limits - Clear warnings when your limits are exceeded - Universal app for iPhone and iPad Built by a Gold Seal FAA Flight Instructor and airline pilot for pilots who want a practical wind tool for everyday flying. Safety Notice: FlightWinds is a supplemental planning aid only. It is not certified flight equipment and must not be used as the sole source for flight planning or operational decisions. Verify all inputs, weather data, calculations, and limitations using current official sources, the applicable AFM/POH, operator procedures, and your own judgment. Weather information may be delayed, incomplete, or unavailable. The pilot in command remains responsible for the safe operation of the flight.

Screenshots

Flight Winds3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sun n Moon for iPad at 100% against Flight Winds's 67%. Sun n Moon for iPad also leads on price ($0.99 vs $3.99) and update cadence (every 20 months vs every 47 months). Flight Winds's advantage is chart position (#116 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Sun n Moon for iPad costs $0.99 and Flight Winds $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sun n Moon for iPad ships an update every 20 months, Flight Winds every 47 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Sun n Moon for iPad versus Flight Winds: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSun n Moon for iPadFlight Winds
Price$0.99 — better$3.99
Rating3.8 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 20 months — betterEvery 47 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#116 — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCatalyst4FLEMINGER MEDIA LLC

Customer experience

Sun n Moon for iPad

All ratings11 ratings
Positive63.6%
Neutral9.1%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Flight Winds

Written reviews21 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral9.5%
Negative23.8%

In-app purchases

None

Sun n Moon for iPad

No in-app purchases

None

Flight Winds

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sun n Moon for iPad free?
Sun n Moon for iPad costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Flight Winds free?
Flight Winds costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sun n Moon for iPad or Flight Winds have ads?
Neither Sun n Moon for iPad nor Flight Winds shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sun n Moon for iPad or Flight Winds?
Sun n Moon for iPad ships an update every 20 months, and Flight Winds every 47 months. Most recently, Sun n Moon for iPad was updated on October 23, 2026 and Flight Winds on October 26, 2026.

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