Best apps like X-Wind Tail-Wind

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4.5 avg rating
6 free apps
Updated July 2026

X is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 9+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to X

E6B Aviation Calculator - FLT9#1

E6B Aviation Calculator - FLT9 by Raj Jeshang, Inc.

Flight Computer and EFB
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.2(26 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app provides a comprehensive suite of aviation calculators, including E6B functions, ascent/descent planning, fuel calculations, and weight & balance. It supports various unit conversions and offers customizable default units for international users.

FBOlink - Messaging#2

FBOlink - Messaging by SEND SOLUTIONS, LLC

Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
3.6(12 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Facilitates direct, real-time text messaging between aircrew and Fixed Base Operator (FBO) Customer Service Representatives. Enables communication of itinerary changes and passenger requests from anywhere globally, including when outside radio range. Includes aircraft details and read receipts for efficient coordination.

xWind#3

xWind by Jan Bloemendaal

Wind component calculator
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.6😊(501 ratings)
$0.99
#57in Utilities
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This tool helps pilots quickly assess wind conditions relative to aircraft limitations. It displays essential wind data, including headwind, crosswind, and tailwind components, along with runway course and wind limits on a single screen for easy reference during flight.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use and read
  • 👍 Works well for its intended purpose
  • 👍 Good interface
  • 👍 Remembers settings

Room to Improve

  • 🤔 Numbers are unlabeled and ambiguous
  • 🤔 Not intuitive
  • 🤔 Difficult to understand

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Quickly calculate crosswind and tailwind limits during flight. This app provides fast, precise calculations without clutter or unnecessary graphics, designed for immediate use when conditions change unexpectedly.

Quick crosswind calculationsPrecise tailwind limitsFast and reliable
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Crosswind Calculator
Crosswind Calculator
Crosswind Calculator
by Electronic Alchemy Ltd
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Calculate crosswind, headwind, and tailwind components for aviation takeoffs and landings. Features an intuitive interface with drag and pinch controls, and alerts for exceeding wind limits.

Calculate crosswind, headwind, tailwindFast and easy to useIntuitive drag and pinch interface
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Wind Vectoriser
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Calculate the average wind
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This utility app calculates the average of wind values at various altitudes. Users can choose between vector sum or vector integral averaging methods for their calculations.

Calculates average wind valuesSupports different heightsVector sum averaging
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Pilot’s Corner
Pilot’s Corner
Pilot’s Corner
by Oleg Barchugov
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This app helps pilots determine the maximum allowable wind velocity for takeoffs and landings. It considers runway conditions and various wind directions to aid in critical GO/No-GO decisions.

Maximum wind velocity calculationConsiders all wind directionsAccounts for runway conditions
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Approach Speed Calculator Pro
Approach Speed Calculator Pro
Approach Speed Calculator Pro
Fast & easy, follow your FCTM
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This tool helps pilots quickly and accurately calculate approach speeds for safe landings, following Boeing's FCTM procedures. It supports all Boeing models and is also recommended for Airbus and other jet aircraft.

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E6B Pathfinder
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E6B Pathfinder
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This app offers a comprehensive suite of flight computations and calculations for pilots. It includes tools for altitude, airspeed, fuel, navigation, gliding, and miscellaneous flight planning needs, combining the functionality of traditional flight computers with additional features.

Altitude calculations (Pressure, Density, True)Airspeed computations (TAS, Mach, CAS)Fuel management (Burn, Rate, Endurance)
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