WindCheck vs Aviator Weather
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/
Aviator Weather
Access live aviation weather reports, including METARs and TAFs, for thousands of airports worldwide. Plan flights with real-time data, perform E6B calculations, and view weather maps. Includes home screen widgets and an Apple Watch app for quick access.
- Live METARs and TAFs
- Live NOTAMs
- D-ATIS support
- E6B calculator
- Live weather map
- Home screen widgets
- Apple Watch companion app
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Aviator Wearther is the ultimate weather & plannign app for enthusaist and proffesional pilots alike. With Aviator Weather you can quickly view live METARs & TAFs for your saved airports, view live weather status maps and perform quick e6b calculations with visualized results. - Live weather - METARs and TAFs - Live NOTAMs for all Airports - D-ATIS in supporting airports - 10,000 Airports around the world - Home Screen widgets for quick weather data - Companion Apple Watch app for quickly getting weather info - Full E6B calculator built in - Live map with weather data Weather data is pulled directly from aviationweather.gov and provided by the NOAA National Weather Service.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: WindCheck at 94% against Aviator Weather's 41%. WindCheck also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (4.9 vs 4.3). Aviator Weather's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#23 vs unranked). On ratings volume, 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
WindCheck is free to download; Aviator Weather costs $1.99 up front. WindCheck sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Aviator Weather asks for nothing beyond the download.
WindCheck holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 165 and 113 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of WindCheck's written reviews are positive against 41% of Aviator Weather's.
WindCheck ships an update weekly, Aviator Weather every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WindCheck | Aviator Weather |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.9 (165 ratings) — better | 4.3 (113 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 93.8% of reviews — better | 40.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 165 — better | 113 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | — | #23 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 160 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LycheeApps Inc. | Iddo Gino |
Customer experience
WindCheck
Aviator Weather
Bugs and requests
WindCheck
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Aviator Weather
Reported bugs
20 issues- App crashes every few seconds
- App ceases to function after iOS 26 launch
- App won't open with iOS 26
- App crashes on iOS 26
- App not working on iOS 26
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- App needs update for iOS 26
- App crashes when searching for airports
- App closes when trying to search another airport
- App is a little 'crashy' when attempting to add stations
- App and widget fail to load, just crash
- App needs updating for iOS 17 compatibility
- App quit working on iPhone
- App stopped working after aviationweather.gov update
- App opens and then immediately shuts down
- App opens for 1/2 sec and shuts off
- Some functions don't work, throws out of app
- Blank screen, no error on new iPad
- Home Screen widget defaults to instructions, will not update
- E6B area not fully functional
- Performance specs entry issues
Requested features
6 requests- Add ability to put widgets on Lock Screen
- Improve font sizes and colors
- Make station ID flash by color
- Bring app back to the USA (if applicable)
- Open app from widget to airport list, not METAR
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- Remember previously selected units
In-app purchases
WindCheck
- U.S. Pilot (monthly)7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- U.S. Pilot (annual)7 Days trial$49.991 Year
Aviator Weather
No in-app purchases
Questions
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