Best Winds Aloft Apps

247+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.0 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good winds aloft apps. We benchmark 247+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Winds Aloft Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1WindsAloftProWindsAloftProFree3.0★ (3)NoNoMay 2026
2Windy.app — Wind, Tides, RadarWindy.app — Wind, Tides, RadarFree4.7★ (73K)NoYesOct 2026
3UAV ForecastUAV ForecastFree4.6★ (3.5K)NoYesOct 2026
4Acro WindsAcro WindsFree—NoYesOct 2026
5Winds AppWinds AppFree4.1★ (7)NoNoOct 2026
6NOAA Aviation Live Sky WeatherNOAA Aviation Live Sky WeatherFree4.5★ (970)YesYesOct 2026
7Wind Speed Forecast AppWind Speed Forecast AppFree4.7★ (4.1K)YesYesOct 2026
8Skydive WindsSkydive WindsFree—NoNoOct 2026

Top Picks for Winds Aloft

3.0(3 ratings)
Free
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This app calculates winds aloft for U.S. locations, providing data from 5000 to 39000 feet. It can also display crosswinds along your route and allows manual adjustment of climb and descent biases for various aircraft.

Windy.app — Wind, Tides, Radar#2

Windy.app — Wind, Tides, Radar by Windy Weather World Inc

#1 Fishing, boating & sailing
Strong Contender
☀️ Weather
4.7😊(73K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#8in Weather
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This app provides detailed wind, wave, and weather forecasts for various outdoor activities. It offers historical data, real-time alerts, and a community feature for sharing conditions. Ideal for surfers, sailors, and other wind sports enthusiasts.

What We Love

  • 🌊 Accurate wind and weather forecasts
  • 🔍 Ability to compare multiple weather models
  • 🗺️ Detailed and customizable map views
  • 🛥️ Useful for sailing, fishing, and other water sports
  • 🔧 Responsive and helpful support team

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription fees
  • 🤔 Confusing user interface for casual users
  • 🔒 Difficulty cancelling subscriptions
  • 🔄 Inconsistent data accuracy across locations
  • 📢 Excessive notifications and upsell prompts
UAV Forecast#3

UAV Forecast by Matthew LLOYD

Weather for drones
Worth Considering
☀️ Weather
4.6😞(3.5K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#30in Weather
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This app provides a comprehensive weather forecast and flight condition analysis for drone pilots. It includes hyperlocal wind data, GPS satellite information, solar activity, and no-fly zones. Get color-coded "Good To Fly" or "Not Good To Fly" assessments with customizable thresholds.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great planning tool
  • 👍 Useful and well-designed
  • 🚀 Excellent app for UAV pilots
  • 👍 Fantastic tool
  • 🚀 Awesome app for ALL drone pilots!

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate weather data
  • 🐛 Not accurate at all
  • 🐛 Fake weather data shown
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 💰 Not worth the price
  • 🔒 No free version anymore
  • 🔒 Paywall for basic features

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FAQ about Winds Aloft

What are the best winds aloft apps for iPhone?
WindsAloftPro tops our winds aloft apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 3.0-star average from 3 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top winds aloft apps we rank are free to download, including WindsAloftPro and Windy.app — Wind, Tides, Radar.
WindsAloftPro has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 247+ winds aloft apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.