# WindCheck vs OwnNav

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | WindCheck | OwnNav |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (164 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windcheck/id892063425/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ownnav/id6449998627/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **164** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 93.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 160 MB | 325 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) | [Ford Davis](https://appshunter.io/developer/619717963) |

## 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 |


### OwnNav

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ownnav/id6449998627)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| OwnNav Pro | $7.99 | per month |
| OwnNav Pro Annual | $79.99 | per year |


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