WindCheck vs Nearest Weather Station
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WindCheck
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.
- 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
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WindCheck® is a user-friendly EFB for pilots across the world. ► METARs and TAFs for most airports across the world. ► TFRs, NOTAMs, for every airport in the world. ► AIRMETs, SIGMETs, CWAs, Fax Charts, with world coverage. ► 3D Bird's Eye view for every runway in the world. ► Airport diagrams and procedure charts for the US and South Africa. ► Runway/Taxiway closure and fuel limitation warnings. ► VFR and IFR sectionals for the U.S., always up to date. ► Webcams to assess local conditions across the world. ► Smart Compass with wind direction and nearby airports. ► World map with airports and their weather. ► Live internet ADS-B traffic on the map. ► Runway and radio frequency information for most airports across the world. ► Barometric backup altimeter. ► Scratch pad. ► Airport data for over 31,000 airports in the world, fully available offline. End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Nearest Weather Station
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Continuously provides a list of nearby ASOS and AWOS weather stations from FAA sources sorted by distance. Once a station is selected, Nearest Weather Station allows you to view the radio frequency and/or phone number (if available). By selecting the phone number, the watch will initiate a phone call to allow you to hear the ASOS or AWOS report on the watch or connected phone. Also allows you to dial in the identifier of a weather station and view the same information Nearest Weather Station provides you in the default GPS location mode. Uses latest data from FAA at time of release. Requires Watch OS version 9.0 or higher.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nearest Weather Station at none against WindCheck's 2. WindCheck's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. WindCheck sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Nearest Weather Station asks for nothing beyond the download.
WindCheck ships an update every 6 days, Nearest Weather Station every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WindCheck | Nearest Weather Station |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (164 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 93.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 164 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 160 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LycheeApps Inc. | JONOTHON CONE |
In-app purchases
WindCheck
- U.S. Pilot (monthly)7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- U.S. Pilot (annual)7 Days trial$49.991 Year
Nearest Weather Station
No in-app purchases
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