Comparison

FlightMate vs Flying Upwind

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

Head to head
About

FlightMate

This app provides pilots with a comprehensive suite of tools for flight preparation and management. It offers automated flight briefings, advanced calculations, real-time weather data, and safety features to enhance operational efficiency and safety.

Highlights
  • Automated flight briefing package
  • Integrated SIGWX charts
  • Advanced calculation tools
  • Real-time weather and NOTAMs
  • Fuel management
  • Flight and duty time tracking
Features
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FlightMate – All-in-One Pilot Tools with AppleWatch Support The Essential Flight Management Solution for Professional Pilots FlightMate – All-in-One Pilot Tools delivers comprehensive flight preparation and management tools designed by pilots, for pilots. Streamline your workflow, enhance safety, and optimize your operations with our all-in-one professional aviation solution. -Automated Flight Briefing Package Generate complete briefing packages automatically for any flight plan Integrated SIGWX charts by region with automatic route analysis SIGMET alerts and warnings along your route Comprehensive NOTAM collection for departure, destination, and all FIRs en route Interactive world FIR map with visual route overlay Current weather conditions plus 7-day forecasts for all positions Export complete briefing packages as professional PDF documents -Flight Planning & Briefing Create and manage detailed briefing packages with integrated weather data Monitor your favorite airports with customizable alerts and updates Access and visualize current radar imagery for precise route planning Track all FIRs along your route with detailed information -Advanced Calculation Tools Flight Calculations Climb gradient assessments Visibility conversions Mach speed calculations Crosswind component analysis with What-If scenarios -Time Management Logbook time calculator Night flight duration tracking In-flight rest period optimization Un-stick time calculator with alerts -Fuel Management Precise fuel uplift calculations (LB/KG and USG/LT) Temperature-adjusted fuel requirements -Real-Time Information Decode and interpret raw NOTAMs with plain-language explanations Access on-demand METAR and TAF reports with visual map integration Monitor SIGWX charts by ICAO region to enhance situational awareness Track sunset and sunrise times for current location and destination airports View SIGMET alerts and weather hazards along your route -Safety & Compliance Holdover time calculations according to temperature and fluid type Cold weather altitude correction calculator with visual flight path representation Flight and duty time tracking to ensure FCL compliance NOTOC verification with emergency drill code briefing resources Aviation abbreviation decoder for clear communication -Airport Intelligence Comprehensive database with runway details and frequency information Create and share airport notes with fellow pilots Map favorite sightseeing locations and restaurants at layover destinations -Travel Utilities Multi-timezone layover world clock for better rest management Currency converter with spending tracker Custom widgets for monitoring home/destination time differences -User Experience -Quick access menu for instant navigation to essential features Regular database updates for airports and cities Intuitive interface designed for operational efficiency FlightMate – All-in-One Pilot Tools transforms your device into a powerful aviation management system that enhances safety, efficiency, and operational excellence for professional pilots worldwide. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/  Privacy Policy: https://www.murathan.tech/privacy-policy

About

Flying Upwind

This tool provides essential weather data for general aviation pilots, including winds aloft, airport conditions, and hazard information. Visualize wind profiles in 3D and access NWS forecasts and alerts for safe flight planning.

Highlights
  • Winds aloft visualization (3D ribbon/particle)
  • Decoded METARs and TAFs with flight category coding
  • Hazard maps (TFRs, SIGMETs, AIRMETs, NOTAMs)
  • NEXRAD radar and wind map overlays
  • NWS area forecast discussions and alerts
  • Works on phone, tablet, and desktop
Features
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Flying Upwind is a free weather briefing tool built for general aviation pilots. Get the weather data you need for flight planning — all in one place, at a glance. WINDS ALOFT Hourly wind speed, direction, and temperature at every altitude from surface to FL140+. Visualize wind profiles with interactive 3D ribbon and particle views. AIRPORT BRIEFING Decoded METARs and TAFs for nearby airports with flight category color coding (VFR/MVFR/IFR/LIFR). See current conditions and forecast timelines at a glance. HAZARD AWARENESS Active TFRs, SIGMETs, AIRMETs, and NOTAMs plotted on an interactive tactical map with NEXRAD radar and Windy wind overlay. NWS FORECASTS Local NWS area forecast discussions, hourly forecasts, and weather alerts for your location. FEATURES Winds aloft from surface to FL180+ with hourly resolution 3D wind visualization (ribbon and particle modes) Decoded METAR current conditions cards Decoded TAF forecast timeline with flight category coding NEXRAD radar and Windy wind map overlays TFR map with details and fly-to navigation SIGMET and AIRMET hazard polygons Filtered NOTAMs per airport NWS area forecast discussions Works on phone, tablet, and desktop No account required, completely free

Screenshots

FlightMate4 screens
Flying Upwind4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flying Upwind at none against FlightMate's 4. Flying Upwind also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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

Both are free to download. FlightMate sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Flying Upwind asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for FlightMate against 5.0 for Flying Upwind. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlightMate ships an update fortnightly, Flying Upwind every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on August 27, 2026 and July 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FlightMate versus Flying Upwind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlightMateFlying Upwind
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErol MURATHANJosh Perry

Customer experience

FlightMate

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Flying Upwind

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

FlightMate

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Professional Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
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  • Professional Yearly$39.991 Year
None

Flying Upwind

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FlightMate free?
FlightMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flying Upwind free?
Flying Upwind is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FlightMate or Flying Upwind?
FlightMate and Flying Upwind are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do FlightMate or Flying Upwind have ads?
Neither FlightMate nor Flying Upwind shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FlightMate or Flying Upwind?
FlightMate ships an update fortnightly, and Flying Upwind every 8 days. Most recently, FlightMate was updated on August 27, 2026 and Flying Upwind on July 9, 2026.

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