WindCheck vs Risilio
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/
Risilio
This app provides real-time wildfire activity and forecasted impact for homeowners. It delivers personalized alerts and easy-to-understand insights on fire proximity and potential threats, empowering users with professional-level intelligence for property protection.
- Real-time wildfire data
- Forecasted progression
- Personalized threat alerts
- Fire proximity insights
- Interactive map view
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Risilio: Active Wildfire Risk Intelligence Stay protected and informed with Risilio — the wildfire awareness and property-risk app designed specifically for homeowners. Risilio delivers real-time insights into wildfire activity and forecasted impact in your area, helping you take timely action to protect your home and family. Whether you’re traveling or at home, Risilio keeps you connected to the latest wildfire intelligence that matters most to you. Key Features: • Active wildfire data and forecasted progression near your property • Personalized alerts for evolving threats in your area • Easy-to-read insights on fire proximity, direction, and potential impact • Interactive map view for situational awareness and preparation Built by wildfire and insurance-risk experts, Risilio empowers homeowners with the same intelligence used by professionals — simplified for personal protection and peace of mind.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Risilio at none against WindCheck's 2. WindCheck's advantage is ratings volume (164 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence 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. Risilio asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for WindCheck against 5.0 for Risilio. 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, Risilio every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.
| Parameter | WindCheck | Risilio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (164 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 93.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 164 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 9 days |
| 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, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 160 MB | 90 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LycheeApps Inc. | Green Shield Risk Solutions LLC |
In-app purchases
WindCheck
- U.S. Pilot (monthly)7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- U.S. Pilot (annual)7 Days trial$49.991 Year
Risilio
No in-app purchases
