Comparison

Degrees Converter 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

Degrees Converter

Features
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Convert between degrees Celsius and degrees Fahrenheit. Features: - °F/°C converter for any arbitrary value - tap and drag the line to snap to multiple degrees - nicely animated thermometer column - background and column color depends on temperature

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
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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

Degrees Converter4 screens
Flight Winds3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Degrees Converter at $0.99 against Flight Winds's $3.99. Degrees Converter also leads on update cadence (every 20 months vs every 47 months). Flight Winds's advantage is chart position (#30 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support 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

Degrees Converter 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

Degrees Converter ships an update every 20 months, Flight Winds every 47 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Degrees Converter versus Flight Winds: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDegrees ConverterFlight Winds
Price$0.99 — better$3.99
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 20 months — betterEvery 47 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
Best chart rank—#30 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPiet JonasFLEMINGER MEDIA LLC

In-app purchases

None

Degrees Converter

No in-app purchases

None

Flight Winds

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Degrees Converter free?
Degrees Converter costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Flight Winds free?
Flight Winds costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Degrees Converter or Flight Winds have ads?
Neither Degrees Converter nor Flight Winds shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Degrees Converter or Flight Winds?
Degrees Converter ships an update every 20 months, and Flight Winds every 47 months. Most recently, Degrees Converter was updated on October 2, 2026 and Flight Winds on October 11, 2026.

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