Comparison

WindCheck vs OwnNav

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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/

About

OwnNav

This app provides pilots with essential flight planning tools, including real-time weather updates, airport information, and advanced map access. It offers up-to-date radar data and offline capabilities for uninterrupted planning.

Highlights
  • Real-time weather updates (D-ATIS, METARs, TAFs)
  • Extensive US airport database
  • VFR and IFR chart access
  • Efficient flight planning tools
  • Offline access for essential information
  • Up-to-date navigational data
Features
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OwnNav: Streamlined Flight Planning and Airport Information OwnNav is the essential tool for pilots and aviation enthusiasts, offering unparalleled access to airport details, comprehensive maps, and real-time weather updates. Here's why OwnNav stands out: THE MOST UP TO DATE RADAR: Get radar up to 2 minutes from real time with a subscription. Free users get radar up to 15 minutes from live. REAL-TIME WEATHER UPDATES: Stay informed with the latest D-ATIS, METARs, TAFs, and weather reports. OwnNav ensures you're always one step ahead of the weather. EXTENSIVE AIRPORT DATABASE: Get detailed information on US airports, from major international airports to smaller local airfields. ADVANCED MAP ACCESS: Access VFR and IFR charts seamlessly. OwnNav equips you with the necessary tools for both short hops and long-haul journeys. EFFICIENT FLIGHT PLANNING FEATURES USER-FRIENDLY SEARCH INTERFACE: Quickly find any airport with our efficient search function. Planning your flight is easier than ever with OwnNav. UP-TO-DATE NAVIGATIONAL DATA: Regular updates of charts and procedures keep your navigational data current and reliable. OFFLINE ACCESS FOR UNINTERRUPTED PLANNING: Download essential information for access anytime, ensuring you're always prepared, regardless of your location.

Screenshots

WindCheck4 screens
OwnNav4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: WindCheck at weekly against OwnNav's every 2 months. WindCheck also leads on ratings volume (164 vs 1). OwnNav's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. WindCheck sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and OwnNav sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for WindCheck against 5.0 for OwnNav. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WindCheck has 164 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WindCheck ships an update weekly, OwnNav every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
WindCheck versus OwnNav: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWindCheckOwnNav
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (164 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews93.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings164 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size160 MB325 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLycheeApps Inc.Ford Davis

Customer experience

WindCheck

All ratings164 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral1.2%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive93.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative0.0%

OwnNav

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

WindCheck

Subscriptions2
  • U.S. Pilot (monthly)7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • U.S. Pilot (annual)7 Days trial$49.991 Year
2 purchases

OwnNav

Subscriptions2
  • OwnNav Pro$7.991 Month
  • OwnNav Pro Annual$79.991 Year

Questions

Is WindCheck free?
WindCheck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OwnNav free?
OwnNav is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WindCheck or OwnNav?
OwnNav is rated higher. WindCheck averages 4.9 out of 5 from 164 ratings, while OwnNav averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do WindCheck or OwnNav have ads?
Neither WindCheck nor OwnNav shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WindCheck or OwnNav?
WindCheck ships an update weekly, and OwnNav every 2 months. Most recently, WindCheck was updated on October 14, 2026 and OwnNav on October 10, 2026.

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