Comparison

QuickWindChk vs RunwayWX

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

Head to head
About

QuickWindChk

Features
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QuickWindChk puts the wind picture you need before a flight decision into one clear, focused view. Enter the runway heading, wind direction, and wind speed to understand the wind at a glance. Wind Envelope — Check your wind margin quickly and clearly. Set crosswind and tailwind limits, then see the remaining margin clearly. Pattern HDG — See the traffic-pattern direction that fits your runway, along with wind-corrected headings for each leg. Choose left- or right-hand traffic, set TAS, and switch the pattern presentation UP or DOWN for the view that is easiest to read. You can also: - See headwind, tailwind, and left or right crosswind components instantly. - Use a clean runway-and-wind diagram to understand the result visually. - Enter data quickly with the purpose-built keypad. - Lock runway or wind-direction values for repeated checks. - Use light or dark appearance on both iPhone and iPad. Important! QuickWindChk is a fast reference tool. Always use current official weather information, aircraft limitations, airport procedures, and approved flight-planning resources when making operational decisions.

About

RunwayWX

This app provides pilots with essential aviation weather data, including runway wind analysis, real-time METARs, and satellite runway diagrams. It offers performance calculations, astronomical data, and airport intelligence in a clean, pilot-focused interface.

Highlights
  • Runway wind analysis (headwind, tailwind, crosswind)
  • Real-time METAR and D-ATIS parsing
  • Satellite runway diagrams with wind overlays
  • Performance calculations (density altitude, freezing level)
  • Astronomical data (sunrise, sunset, moon phase)
  • Airport intelligence (elevation, timezone, clocks)
Features
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RunwayWX: Professional Aviation Weather for Pilots Built by pilots, for pilots. RunwayWX delivers critical weather data in a format designed for professional flight operations. KEY FEATURES: - Runway Wind Analysis Calculate headwind, tailwind, and crosswind components for every runway at 25,000+ airports worldwide. Color-coded displays show favorable/unfavorable conditions at a glance. - Real-Time METAR & D-ATIS Live weather data with automatic D-ATIS parsing to identify active runways. Flight category indicators (VFR/MVFR/IFR/LIFR) provide instant weather assessment. - Satellite Runway Diagrams Interactive satellite view with wind-aligned runway overlays. Zoom, pan, and analyze runway positioning with real geographic context. - Performance Calculations Pressure altitude, density altitude, and freezing level calculations with color-coded severity warnings for high-density altitude conditions. - Astronomical Data Sunrise, sunset, civil twilight, moon phase, and moonrise/moonset times for flight planning and operational requirements. - Airport Intelligence Complete airport identity with country flags, elevation, timezone data, and real-time local/UTC clocks for 25,000+ airports worldwide. - Professional Design Clean, pilot-focused interface designed for quick weather assessment. No ads, no distractions - just the data you need. DATA SOURCES: RunwayWX uses official aviation weather sources including NOAA and CheckWX API, combined with comprehensive runway data from OurAirports. Internet connection required for weather updates. Built with feedback from active airline pilots, RunwayWX brings professional-grade weather analysis to your iPhone.

Screenshots

QuickWindChk4 screens
RunwayWX3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: QuickWindChk at 15.1 against RunwayWX's 17.0. On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QuickWindChk ships an update every 3 weeks, RunwayWX every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
QuickWindChk versus RunwayWX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuickWindChkRunwayWX
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSEUNGSOO YOUVinayak Raghubir Sharma

In-app purchases

None

QuickWindChk

No in-app purchases

None

RunwayWX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QuickWindChk free?
QuickWindChk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RunwayWX free?
RunwayWX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QuickWindChk or RunwayWX have ads?
Neither QuickWindChk nor RunwayWX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QuickWindChk or RunwayWX?
QuickWindChk ships an update every 3 weeks, and RunwayWX every 2 weeks. Most recently, QuickWindChk was updated on October 19, 2026 and RunwayWX on October 7, 2026.

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