# Zulu Time vs Runway Wind

The clearest difference is monetization model: Zulu Time at free against Runway Wind's paid. Zulu Time also leads on ratings volume (2.6K vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months). Runway Wind's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Zulu Time costs $0.99 and Runway Wind $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Runway Wind holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zulu Time has 2.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Zulu Time ships an update every 3 months, Runway Wind every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zulu Time | Runway Wind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zulu-time/id377289826/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runway-wind/id1549637693/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 78.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#162** | — |
| Size | 16 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Derek Spears](https://appshunter.io/developer/377289829) | [Small Aviation Tools](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887792413) |

## What reviewers say

### Zulu Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zulu-time/id377289826)

**Currently charting:** #162 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

This app displays local and UTC (Zulu) time, along with multiple time zones, on your iPhone, Apple Watch, and iPad. It offers widgets for quick access and features for calculating future or past times with offsets, simplifying timezone conversions for various professions.

**Highlights:** Display local and Zulu (UTC) time, Multiple time zone display, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Apple Watch complications, Future/past time offset calculations, Time zone conversion

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Zulu time on command
- 🔒 Robust security features
- 👍 Easy to read and use
- 👍 Excellent for aviation and radio operators
- 👍 Customizable and syncs correctly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Watch complication not updating consistently
- 🐛 Local time not displaying correctly on widget
- 🐛 Complication shows only hours, not full time
- 🐛 Difficulty setting with Daylight Saving Time

**Reported bugs**

- Complication freezes after a few days
- Zulu time loses accuracy over time on Apple Watch
- Widget not updating local time properly

**Requested features**

- Add alarm feature
- Allow landscape mode for bedside clock view
- Provide option for always-on display
- Add time zone map for quick reference
- Show day of year in display


### Runway Wind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runway-wind/id1549637693)

Calculate headwind, tailwind, and crosswind components for takeoff and landing. This tool helps pilots visualize wind direction and speed relative to a runway, with reference icons for clarity.

**Highlights:** Headwind, tailwind, crosswind calculation, Runway and wind alignment, Wind speed slider, Lock runway rotation, Wind sock and chart symbol reference

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zulu Time free?

Zulu Time costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Runway Wind free?

Runway Wind costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Zulu Time or Runway Wind?

Runway Wind is rated higher. Zulu Time averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Runway Wind averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Zulu Time or Runway Wind have ads?

Neither Zulu Time nor Runway Wind shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Zulu Time or Runway Wind?

Zulu Time ships an update every 3 months, and Runway Wind every 8 months. Most recently, Zulu Time was updated on November 10, 2026 and Runway Wind on November 3, 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.*