Comparison

LastLight Pro 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

LastLight Pro

Get precise sunset and last usable light times directly on your Lock Screen and Home Screen. This app calculates the exact moment outdoor light becomes unusable, perfect for photographers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Precise sunset and last usable light times
  • Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets
  • Customizable display options
  • Adjustable text alignment and bold font
  • 15 color options for sunset icon
  • Calculates First Light, Sunrise, Sunset, and Last Light
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LastLight gives you precise sunset and last usable light times right on your Lock Screen and Home Screen—so you never miss the perfect moment. WHAT MAKES LASTLIGHT DIFFERENT Most apps just show sunset. LastLight goes further by calculating the exact moment when outdoor light becomes truly unusable—what we call "Last Light." This carefully calculated time tells you when you need to wrap up outdoor activities, set up camp, or head home before darkness sets in. Whether you're a photographer chasing perfect light, a hiker planning your trail time, or someone who simply wants to make the most of daylight—LastLight delivers the precision you need. DESIGNED FOR LOCK SCREEN & HOME SCREEN LastLight was built specifically for iOS widgets, giving you instant access to critical timing information without ever opening an app. Lock Screen Widgets: - Rectangular widget below the time—your main glanceable display - Four independent circular widgets: First Light, Sunrise, Sunset, and Last Light - Perfect for Always-On Display on iPhone 14 Pro and newer Home Screen Widgets: - Small, Medium, and Large sizes - Beautiful sunset icon with customizable color (15 color options) - Clean, readable design that complements any Home Screen aesthetic HIGHLY CUSTOMIZABLE Every widget can be personalized to match your preferences: Display Options: - Choose what to show: First Light, Sunrise, Sunset, or Last Light - Three configurable lines—show only what matters to you - Hide or display individual time points Alignment Control: - Lock Screen: Adjust vertical and horizontal positioning - Home Screen: Center or left-align text - Fine-tune every widget independently Bold Font Options: - Make important information stand out - Customize which lines use bold text - Three intensity levels: Bold, Bolder, Boldest - Different settings for Lock Screen vs Home Screen widgets Icon Customization: - Choose from 15 vibrant colors for the sunset icon - Match your wallpaper or personal style PERFECT FOR EVERY OUTDOOR ACTIVITY Photographers: - Know exactly when usable light disappears - Never waste time waiting for darkness that's already arrived Hikers & Campers: - Calculate remaining daylight for trail navigation - Time your arrival at camp before darkness - Plan activities around actual usable light—not just sunset Outdoor Enthusiasts: - Coordinate evening activities with precision - Maximize daylight for outdoor projects - Safe planning for activities requiring natural light Daily Life: - Know how much daylight remains after work - Plan evening walks or runs - Time outdoor chores and activities FOUR PRECISE TIME POINTS: - First Light: The moment usable morning light begins - Sunrise: When the sun crosses the horizon in the morning - Sunset: When the sun crosses the horizon in the evening - Last Light: The moment when outdoor light becomes unusable All times are calculated with scientific precision for your exact location and automatically account for your timezone, daylight saving time, and seasonal variations. NO SUBSCRIPTIONS. NO TRACKING. NO ADS. Just $0.99 once. You own it forever. LastLight respects your privacy—all location calculations happen on your device. We don't collect, track, or sell your data. Ever. WHY CHOOSE LASTLIGHT: - Purpose-built for iOS Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets - Shows critical "last usable light" time—not just sunset - Exceptionally customizable—make it yours - Scientifically precise calculations - Beautiful, clean interface - Works anywhere in the world - One-time purchase—no subscription required - No ads, no tracking, complete privacy - Supports iOS 18 and iOS 26 - Regular updates and improvements Perfect for photographers, hikers, campers, outdoor workers, and anyone who needs to know exactly when usable daylight ends. Download LastLight today and never miss the last light of the day.

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

LastLight Pro4 screens
Flying Upwind4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Flying Upwind at Free against LastLight Pro's $0.99. Flying Upwind also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). LastLight Pro's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 8 days). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Flying Upwind is free to download; LastLight Pro costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for LastLight Pro against 5.0 for Flying Upwind. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LastLight Pro ships an update daily, Flying Upwind every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
LastLight Pro versus Flying Upwind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLastLight ProFlying Upwind
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBenjamin StaabJosh Perry

Customer experience

LastLight Pro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Flying Upwind

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

In-app purchases

None

LastLight Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Flying Upwind

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LastLight Pro free?
LastLight Pro costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Flying Upwind free?
Flying Upwind is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LastLight Pro or Flying Upwind?
LastLight Pro and Flying Upwind are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do LastLight Pro or Flying Upwind have ads?
Neither LastLight Pro nor Flying Upwind shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LastLight Pro or Flying Upwind?
LastLight Pro ships an update daily, and Flying Upwind every 8 days. Most recently, LastLight Pro was updated on November 5, 2026 and Flying Upwind on October 31, 2026.

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