Comparison

iFlightPlanner 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

iFlightPlanner

This app offers comprehensive flight planning tools for pilots in the United States, accessible on web, iPad, and iPhone. It features auto-routing, weather briefs, navigation logs, and one-touch flight plan filing and closing.

Highlights
  • Seamless flight plan synchronization
  • Intuitive U.S. flight auto-routing
  • Detailed navigation logs
  • Thorough weather briefs
  • Integrated weight & balance calculator
  • One-touch VFR/IFR flight plan filing
  • Hi-resolution U.S. aviation charts
Features
Currently charting
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Welcome to iFlightPlanner for iPad v4.5! iFlightPlanner provides unparalleled flight planning from any computer or mobile device for pilots of all levels flying in the United States and with version 4.5, this includes your iPhone as we are proud to introduce the companion to iFlightPlanner for iPad. Why iFlightPlanner? Here are some of the incredible features: • Seamless, 2-way synchronization with flights planned at iFlightPlanner.com • Intuitively plan U.S. flights with auto-routing, recently issued ATC routes, SIDs, STARs, or direct • Detailed navigation logs with fuel, time, and distance calculations • Thorough weather briefs for the entire route of flight • Integrated, weight & balance calculator customizable for your aircraft • One-touch VFR and IFR ICAO flight plan filing and closing in the U.S. • Hi-resolution U.S. VFR, TAC, and IFR Low/High Enroute charts • Animated weather imagery from Baron Weather • ADS-B weather and traffic from more than 10 certified and portable devices • Map overlays menu with interactive weather, airspace, fuel pricing, and more • GPS moving map with integrated flight data recorder • Georeferenced airport diagrams and instrument approach procedures • Virtual GPS compatibility with Microsoft Flight Simulator, Prepar3D, and X-Plane • Expanded digital instrument panel with instrument approach timer • Customizable split-screen view with enhanced approach plate viewer • Intelligent cockpit voice recorder with auto-pause functionality • Comprehensive Airport/Facility Directory with national retail fuel prices • Stylus-compatible Notepad with free draw and typing capabilities • Digital pilot log with currency and EAA IMC Club proficiency tracker • One-touch transfer of flight plans to ForeFlight, Garmin Pilot, FltPlan Go, WingX, FlyQ, and Jeppesen FliteDeck ...all this and much more! So, take advantage of the 30-day FREE trial to iFlightPlanner Premium, our top-level membership, and experience all that iFlightPlanner offers. Visit our website for a complete breakdown of every feature. After the trial, you may elect to continue with an iFlightPlanner Core or iFlightPlanner Premium membership. All memberships include comprehensive web, iPad, and iPhone-based flight planning. Premium members have access to enhanced features both online and in the app. NOTE: Continued use of your device's GPS can dramatically decrease battery life. iFlightPlanner offers the ability to turn off the GPS when not needed.

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

iFlightPlanner4 screens
Flight Winds3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: iFlightPlanner at Free against Flight Winds's $3.99. iFlightPlanner also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 47 months) and review sentiment (83% vs 67%). Flight Winds's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On ads, chart position and device support 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

iFlightPlanner is free to download; Flight Winds costs $3.99 up front. iFlightPlanner sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Flight Winds asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iFlightPlanner ships an update every 3 months, Flight Winds every 47 months. The most recent releases landed on August 31, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
iFlightPlanner versus Flight Winds: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriFlightPlannerFlight Winds
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.5 (93 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings93 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 47 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
Best chart rank#197#115 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiFlightPlanner, LLCFLEMINGER MEDIA LLC

Customer experience

iFlightPlanner

All ratings93 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral2.2%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive83.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative17.0%

Flight Winds

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

In-app purchases

7 purchases

iFlightPlanner

One-time7
  • iFlightPlanner Premium - 1 Month$9.99
  • iFlightPlanner Premium - 3 Months$24.99
  • iFlightPlanner Premium Plus - 3 Months$39.99
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  • iFlightPlanner Core$49.99
  • iFlightPlanner Premium - 1 Yr$89.99
  • iFlightPlanner Premium$99.99
  • iFlightPlanner Premium Plus - 1 Year$139.99
None

Flight Winds

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iFlightPlanner free?
iFlightPlanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flight Winds free?
Flight Winds costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do iFlightPlanner or Flight Winds have ads?
Neither iFlightPlanner nor Flight Winds shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iFlightPlanner or Flight Winds?
iFlightPlanner ships an update every 3 months, and Flight Winds every 47 months. Most recently, iFlightPlanner was updated on August 31, 2026 and Flight Winds on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, iFlightPlanner or Flight Winds?
iFlightPlanner currently peaks at #197 in the App Store charts, and Flight Winds at #115. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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