VMGPolar vs Wind Wheel
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VMGPolar
Calculate sailing wind and boat speed with this tool. Input three values to determine the rest and log your data for export. It helps build and validate polar graphs for sailing performance.
- Sailing wind and boat speed calculation
- Input three values to calculate others
- Save data into a log
- Export log data
- Build and validate polar graphs
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Sailing wind and boat speed calculator. Enter 3 values to calculate the rest, then save the data into a log that can be exported later. The input fields are highlighted, with the least intensive highlight marking the next field to become a calculated value when a new input is entered. BSP = Boat Speed TWS = True Wind Speed TWA = True Wind Angle AWS = Apparent Wind Speed AWA = Apparent Wind Angle VMG = Velocity Made Good (calculated only) Save and export data to build and validate polar graphs.
Wind Wheel
This navigation app helps sailors and maritime enthusiasts understand wind dynamics. It calculates optimal courses and speeds based on desired wind conditions and forecasts relative wind shifts. Gauge wind intensity and anticipate conditions for precise navigation.
- Desired wind calculation
- True wind determination
- Relative wind forecasting
- Beaufort Wind Force Scale
- Course and speed optimization
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Navigate the vast oceans with precision and confidence using Wind Wheel, an indispensable tool for sailors and maritime enthusiasts alike. Delve into the complexities of wind dynamics with ease, allowing you to fine-tune your course and speed with unparalleled accuracy. - Desired Wind: Generate optimal course and speed solutions for your preferred relative winds - True Wind: Determine the true wind conditions based on your vessel's course, speed, and observed relative wind - Relative Wind: Forecast shifts in relative wind before making adjustments to your course or speed - Condition Determination: Gauge wind intensity and anticipate conditions using the Beaufort Wind Force Scale Whether a seasoned mariner or a budding sea explorer, Wind Wheel is the perfect companion to help you harness the power of the wind. Set sail with confidence, chart your course, and let Wind Wheel handle the complexities of wind dynamics for you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: VMGPolar at Free against Wind Wheel's $4.99. VMGPolar also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases 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
VMGPolar is free to download; Wind Wheel costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
VMGPolar holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 7 respectively.
| Parameter | VMGPolar | Wind Wheel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better | 4.4 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrei Skobtsov | Universal Queue LLC |
Customer experience
VMGPolar
Wind Wheel
In-app purchases
VMGPolar
No in-app purchases
Wind Wheel
No in-app purchases
