Comparison

WindCheck vs OmniLensEarth

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

OmniLensEarth

Features
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OmniLens Earth is the essential meteorological app designed for professionals and weather enthusiasts alike. Dive deep into the world of weather data with an intuitive interface that brings you comprehensive access to: -Numerical weather models -Surface and upper air analysis products -A vast collection of text products including fire weather, hydrological data, WFO forecasts, hazards, convective outlooks, tropical updates, winter weather, drought conditions, climate data, space weather, earthquake info, and marine weather reports. Whether you’re tracking a developing storm or researching climatological trends, OmniLens Earth offers reliable, timely, and detailed data all in one place. Stay informed with easy-to-navigate menus and continuously updated information tailored for those who live and breathe weather. Download OmniLens Earth today — your window into the atmosphere.

Screenshots

WindCheck4 screens
OmniLensEarth4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: WindCheck at Free against OmniLensEarth's $4.99. WindCheck also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months). OmniLensEarth's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On ads and device support 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

WindCheck is free to download; OmniLensEarth costs $4.99 up front. WindCheck sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. OmniLensEarth asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WindCheck ships an update weekly, OmniLensEarth every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
WindCheck versus OmniLensEarth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWindCheckOmniLensEarth
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.9 (165 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews93.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings165 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size160 MB157 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLycheeApps Inc.Wafaa Shanti

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
None

OmniLensEarth

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WindCheck free?
WindCheck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OmniLensEarth free?
OmniLensEarth costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do WindCheck or OmniLensEarth have ads?
Neither WindCheck nor OmniLensEarth shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WindCheck or OmniLensEarth?
WindCheck ships an update weekly, and OmniLensEarth every 7 months. Most recently, WindCheck was updated on November 13, 2026 and OmniLensEarth on November 4, 2026.

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