Comparison

MicroBlue vs Wind Calculator

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

Head to head
About

MicroBlue

This app connects to microcontrollers via Bluetooth/BLE, offering a customizable interface for control and interaction. It supports various components like joysticks and buttons, streamlining hobbyist and professional projects.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth/BLE connectivity
  • Customizable control interface
  • D-pads, joysticks, buttons, sliders
  • Text input support
  • Works with Arduino and Raspberry Pi
  • Writable custom service communication
Features
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The ultimate companion app for your microcontroller projects! Whether you're a hobbyist or a professional, MicroBlue simplifies the way you interact with your microcontrollers through seamless Bluetooth/BLE connectivity. Connect effortlessly and explore the potential of your projects with an intuitive interface designed for customization. Customize your layout using a variety of components such as d-pads, joysticks, buttons, sliders, switches, and text inputs. Tailor the interface to suit your specific needs and project requirements. It has been verified to work with: - Arduino Uno R3 with HM10 - Arduino Uno R4 Minima with HM10 - Arduino Uno R4 Wifi - Raspberry Pi Pico with HM10 - Raspberry Pi Pico W - ESP32-S3 Starting from v1.1.1, the app communicates exclusively with the writable custom services of the connected devices. Empower your creativity and streamline your projects with MicroBlue. Take your microcontroller experience to the next level today! For assistance and more information, visit: https://snappyxo.io/microblue.

About

Wind Calculator

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The Wind Calculator app is your essential tool for calculating crosswind, tailwind, and headwind components. It is user-friendly and designed for quick checks of wind conditions against limits - perfect for in-flight use. To use the app, simply set your limits, input the current wind conditions, and specify the runway heading. The app will display the wind components and warn you if your limits are exceeded. You can enter wind data and runway heading by typing in the input boxes or by dragging the wind arrow and runway heading compass. It will also show you the maximum wind speed that stays within your specified limits, along with the wind direction, so you won't have to guess how much wind you can accept. You can save different limit values for each Runway Condition Code (RCC) and easily switch between RCCs using the dedicated buttons. Edit your settings to display a simplified limits section if you do not need to use RCC-based limits. Finally, you can quickly change the wind speed units using the respective toggle switches. The app automatically follows your device's theme, but you can manually switch to dark mode to protect your night vision when necessary. Experiencing problems with the app? Contact us at support@windcalculator.app

Screenshots

MicroBlue4 screens
Wind Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MicroBlue at Free against Wind Calculator's $1.99. MicroBlue also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.4). Wind Calculator's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

MicroBlue is free to download; Wind Calculator costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MicroBlue ships an update every 3 months, Wind Calculator every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on July 6, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
MicroBlue versus Wind Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicroBlueWind Calculator
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.4 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMechanismic Inc.ALEKSI GOULET

In-app purchases

None

MicroBlue

No in-app purchases

None

Wind Calculator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MicroBlue free?
MicroBlue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wind Calculator free?
Wind Calculator costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do MicroBlue or Wind Calculator have ads?
Neither MicroBlue nor Wind Calculator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MicroBlue or Wind Calculator?
MicroBlue ships an update every 3 months, and Wind Calculator every 2 days. Most recently, MicroBlue was updated on July 6, 2026 and Wind Calculator on September 8, 2026.

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