# WindCheck vs RunwayMap

The clearest difference is rating: WindCheck at 4.9 against RunwayMap's 4.3. WindCheck also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (94% vs 68%). RunwayMap's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WindCheck sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and RunwayMap sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WindCheck holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WindCheck has 164 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of WindCheck's written reviews are positive against 68% of RunwayMap's.

WindCheck ships an update weekly, RunwayMap every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WindCheck | RunwayMap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (164 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windcheck/id892063425/reviews)** | [4.3 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runwaymap-1-pilot-community/id1137468419/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **164** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | **93.8% of reviews** | 67.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 160 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LycheeApps Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491686290) | [RedDev GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/456242201) |

## What reviewers say

### WindCheck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windcheck/id892063425)

This application provides pilots with essential flight planning and navigation tools. It offers global weather data, airport information, and real-time traffic updates. Access runway diagrams, procedure charts, and a smart compass for enhanced situational awareness.

**Highlights:** Global METARs and TAFs, TFRs and NOTAMs, 3D Bird's Eye runway view, Airport diagrams and charts, VFR/IFR sectionals (US), Live ADS-B traffic, Offline airport data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| U.S. Pilot (monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| U.S. Pilot (annual) | $49.99 | per year |


### RunwayMap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runwaymap-1-pilot-community/id1137468419)

This app provides pilots with an interactive map featuring aviation weather forecasts, 3D approach views, NOTAMs, runway information, and airport restaurant details. It also includes tools for flight planning and document management.

**Highlights:** Interactive aviation weather map, 3D approach and airport views, NOTAMs and runway information, Airport restaurant directory, Flight document management, Aviation calculator tools

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aviation Weather PLUS | $2.49 | per month |
| Tools PLUS | $2.49 | per month |
| 3D PLUS | $2.99 | per month |
| Aviation Weather PRO | $3.99 | per month |
| Aviation Weather PLUS | $12.99 | per year |
| Tools PLUS | $12.99 | per year |
| VFR Switzerland Map | $12.99 | per year |
| 3D PLUS | $14.99 | per year |
| Aviation Weather PRO | $24.99 | per year |
| VFR France WE Map | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WindCheck free?

WindCheck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RunwayMap free?

RunwayMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, WindCheck or RunwayMap?

WindCheck is rated higher. WindCheck averages 4.9 out of 5 from 164 ratings, while RunwayMap averages 4.3 from 29 ratings.

### Do WindCheck or RunwayMap have ads?

Neither WindCheck nor RunwayMap shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WindCheck or RunwayMap?

WindCheck ships an update weekly, and RunwayMap every 6 weeks. Most recently, WindCheck was updated on October 19, 2026 and RunwayMap on October 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*