WindCheck vs On 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/
On Station
This aviation toolbox offers essential tools for pilots, including a visual crosswind calculator, multi-timezone clock, and a mission status tracker. It also features a checklist builder, flight timeline manager, and unit converter to streamline aviation tasks.
- Visual crosswind calculator
- Multi-timezone clock
- Mission status tracker
- Interactive checklist builder
- Flight timeline management
- Unit converter
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On Station is an aviation toolbox packed with indispensable tools: - Visual crosswind calculator: Input your runway heading, reported wind direction & velocity, and see your wind components in real-time. - Multi-Timezone Clock: This is must-have tool to plan just about anything across multiple timezones (flights, meetings, phone calls, etc). - Mission Command: Digital mission and fleet status tracker with server sync capability. - Checklist Builder: Create and deploy your own interactive checklist. - Flight Timeline: Build and manage your flight timeline in real time. - Unit converter: Convert common units in both directions. We couldn't have made it any simpler. - ... and more. Follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/onstationapps Note: This application is intended to be a supplemental tool only. Become familiar with it before taking it up and don't let it become a distraction. Fly the aircraft and stay safe!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: On Station at none against WindCheck's 2. WindCheck's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). On price and ads 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. On Station asks for nothing beyond the download.
WindCheck holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 164 and 43 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of WindCheck's written reviews are positive against 82% of On Station's.
WindCheck ships an update every 6 days, On Station every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WindCheck | On Station |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (164 ratings) — better | 4.7 (43 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 93.8% of reviews — better | 81.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 164 — better | 43 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 160 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LycheeApps Inc. | On Station LLC |
Customer experience
WindCheck
On Station
In-app purchases
WindCheck
- U.S. Pilot (monthly)7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- U.S. Pilot (annual)7 Days trial$49.991 Year
On Station
No in-app purchases
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