Best Winds Aloft Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good winds aloft apps. We benchmark 249+ 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 (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1WindsAloftProWindsAloftProFree3.0★ (3)NoNoMay 2026
2Windy.app — Wind, Tides, RadarWindy.app — Wind, Tides, RadarFree4.7★ (73K)NoYesSep 2026
3ForeFlight Mobile EFBForeFlight Mobile EFBFree4.4★ (3.2K)NoYesSep 2026
4UAV ForecastUAV ForecastFree4.6★ (3.5K)NoYesSep 2026
5Wind Speed Forecast AppWind Speed Forecast AppFree4.7★ (4.1K)YesYesSep 2026
6NOAA Aviation Live Sky WeatherNOAA Aviation Live Sky WeatherFree4.5★ (967)YesYesSep 2026
7Acro WindsAcro WindsFreeNoYesSep 2026
8Winds AppWinds AppFree4.1★ (7)NoNoSep 2026

Top Picks for Winds Aloft

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
#5in 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
ForeFlight Mobile EFB#3

ForeFlight Mobile EFB by ForeFlight

Intelligent Apps for Pilots
Worth Considering
☀️ Weather
4.4😊(3.2K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#17in Weather
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This app simplifies flight planning, briefing, and filing for pilots. It offers interactive weather layers, detailed charts, and hazard awareness tools for enhanced situational awareness. Logbook features track flight hours and currency.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent flight planning and navigation tool
  • 🔒 Enhances safety and situational awareness
  • 👍 Comprehensive and user-friendly features
  • 👍 Seamless integration with avionics
  • 👍 Responsive and helpful customer support

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
  • 🔋 High battery consumption on mobile devices
  • 🚫 Limited functionality for non-US/Canada users
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model for some users

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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 September 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 September 2026.
We track 249+ winds aloft apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
WindsAloftPro calculates winds aloft for U.S. locations. The specific geographic coverage within the U.S. is not detailed, but it is designed for domestic flight planning.
WindsAloftPro provides wind data for altitudes ranging from 5000 feet up to 39000 feet, covering a significant portion of the typical flight envelope.