Comparison

AeroRef vs AeroWisp Radar

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

Head to head
About

AeroRef

This pilot companion app provides essential flight calculations and tools directly on your device, no internet needed. It features a UTC clock, dual-mode timer, and calculators for vertical speed, glide slope, and crosswind. Designed for clarity and speed in the cockpit, it offers large text, adjustable modes, and haptic feedback.

Highlights
  • UTC Clock
  • Dual-mode Timer
  • FPM Calculator
  • Glide Slope Calculator
  • Crosswind Calculator
  • Large, readable text
  • Dark/light display modes
Features
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AeroRef is a cockpit-ready pilot companion designed for quick, reliable reference during every phase of flight. Built for clarity and speed, AeroRef puts the calculations you need most at your fingertips — no internet required, no clutter, no distractions. UTC CLOCK Always know the time that matters. AeroRef displays the current UTC time prominently on the main screen so you never have to calculate the offset in your head. TIMER A dedicated dual-mode timer lets you count up or count down — perfect for timing approaches, holding patterns, fuel burns, or any time-critical phase of flight. Set a countdown duration, start it, and AeroRef will alert you when time is up with a sound and vibration alarm. Acknowledge the alarm with a single tap and get back to flying. FPM CALCULATOR Quickly calculate the vertical speed required to reach a target altitude in a given time. Select your altitude (0–51,000 ft in 1,000 ft steps) and your time (0–25 minutes), and AeroRef instantly displays the feet per minute needed. Ideal for planning descents and climbs without mental arithmetic in a high-workload environment. GLIDE SLOPE CALCULATOR Planning a visual or instrument approach? Select a glide slope angle (0–8° in 0.25° steps) and AeroRef calculates the ground distance required to descend from your selected altitude. Use it to plan your top-of-descent point or verify your approach profile at a glance. CROSSWIND CALCULATOR Enter the runway, wind direction, and wind speed — AeroRef calculates the crosswind and headwind/tailwind components instantly. Gust support lets you add a gust value above the steady wind speed to see gust crosswind component and gust factor side by side. Output is displayed in a clean METAR-style format showing left/right crosswind and head/tailwind so there's no ambiguity. BUILT FOR THE COCKPIT — Large, readable text with adjustable font size — Dark and light display modes to suit day and night operations — Haptic feedback for tactile confirmation — Portrait orientation locked for one-handed use — No ads, no subscriptions, no network connection required — All calculations performed locally and instantly on device DISCLAIMER AeroRef is intended as a reference aid only. Pilots are responsible for verifying all information against official sources and ensuring compliance with applicable aviation regulations and authority requirements. Do not use as a substitute for official charts, publications, or avionics.

About

AeroWisp Radar

Features
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See the sky as a living instrument. AeroWisp brings moving aircraft, luminous sweeps and carefully composed radar screens to iPhone and iPad. Take a quick look at nearby airspace, settle into a quiet display, or explore another part of the world. A SKY WORTH WATCHING Choose an airport, a coordinate or your own location as the radar center. Adjust the range, select an aircraft, and explore the flight details supplied by the active source. Distance rings, aircraft labels and trails bring structure to the scene. Aviation and metric units let you read it your way. TRAVEL THROUGH AIRSPACES World Tour moves between curated airport-centered observation points. Explore major hubs, night skies and other themed collections, with adjustable dwell times and pause controls. Each stop opens another view of the sky. Save favorite airspaces to return to the places that catch your attention. LOOK BACK, THEN LOOK CLOSER Time Lens lets you revisit snapshots retained during your current session while the app is open. Historical Ghost Trails remain distinct from the current view. Focus Stories and watched passages help you follow aircraft observed by the app, while the Airspace Diary gathers observed local summaries. Turn a scene into an Airspace Portrait and share a rendered still image. AN INSTRUMENT WITH CHARACTER Classic Green and AeroWisp Horizon are included free. Use Display Mode for a quieter presentation, or keep the controls close while you explore. Choose provider-supplied live aircraft data or an explicitly labeled recorded synthetic demo; the demo is a separate scene, not current aircraft. OPTIONAL RADAR STUDIO Radar Studio is an optional one-time in-app purchase. It adds premium instrument themes and saved custom designs, with controls for color, sweeps, trails, labels, panels, layouts and screen effects. Preview a look, refine its details, then save your own instrument. Export and share Radar Codes; saving imported codes and advanced theme rules are Studio features. MADE TO READ YOUR WAY Explore AeroWisp in 30 interface languages. Larger-text layouts give labels and color controls room to breathe, while iPhone and iPad offer different ways to enjoy the same sky.

Screenshots

AeroRef3 screens
AeroWisp Radar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AeroRef at none against AeroWisp Radar's 1. AeroRef also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. AeroWisp Radar sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AeroRef asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AeroRef ships an update every 3 days, AeroWisp Radar monthly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
AeroRef versus AeroWisp Radar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAeroRefAeroWisp Radar
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGateway Dynamic Software, LLC新庾 郭

In-app purchases

None

AeroRef

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

AeroWisp Radar

One-time1
  • AeroWisp Radar Studio$16.99

Questions

Is AeroRef free?
AeroRef is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AeroWisp Radar free?
AeroWisp Radar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AeroRef or AeroWisp Radar have ads?
Neither AeroRef nor AeroWisp Radar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AeroRef or AeroWisp Radar?
AeroRef ships an update every 3 days, and AeroWisp Radar monthly. Most recently, AeroRef was updated on October 29, 2026 and AeroWisp Radar on October 29, 2026.

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