# xWind — Wind component calculator

> Pilot's wind component calculator for headwind, crosswind, and tailwind analysis. (iPhone/iPad app by Jan Bloemendaal.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xwind/id1477120117 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jan Bloemendaal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477120116)
- Category: Utilities, Navigation
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 550 App Store ratings · 20 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 13 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-11-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xwind/id1477120117/reviews.md

## What is xWind?

xWind is an easy to use tool to assist pilots in evaluating wind conditions with respect to head, cross and tailwind limitations.

Once setup, the xWind app provides all information in one single screen, requiring minimal user interaction during high workload phases of flight, displaying:

- Current wind direction and speed
- Runway course
- Cross and head or tailwind components
- Currently applied wind limits
- 'Forbidden' wind angles based on the current wind speed
- Maximum wind speed table based on current wind limits
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Reference wind, runway course, as well as wind limits, can all be adjusted on the main screen by either dragging the wind arrow, course rose or wind limit lines.

A settings button at the bottom presents a popup screen where both the units for wind speed (Kts or Mps) and the default values for wind limits can be specified.

In addition to the general setting for wind speed units, the user can select the alternative units for only the current wind, wind components and maximum winds table by double tapping the wind display at the top of the main screen. When operating from a Kts country into Mps territory, this option allows to set the current wind and see the maximum allowed winds in Mps, based on limits that are still set in Kts. Or vice versa....

xWinds supports iOS darkmode.

## Key features

- Headwind, crosswind, and tailwind calculation
- Displays current wind direction and speed
- Shows runway course
- Indicates applied wind limits
- Identifies 'forbidden' wind angles
- Provides maximum wind speed table
- Adjustable wind and runway settings

## Chart rankings

- #176 in Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

## What do users think of xWind?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use and read
- 👍 Works well for its intended purpose
- 👍 Good interface
- 👍 Remembers settings
- 👍 Helpful for visualizing wind
- 👍 Simple and fast
- 👍 Uncluttered design
- 👍 Reliable and accurate
- 👍 Great for approach planning
- 👍 Useful in the cockpit
- 👍 Best crosswind app available
- 👍 Free and high quality

**Cons**

- 🤔 Numbers are unlabeled and ambiguous
- 🤔 Not intuitive
- 🤔 Difficult to understand
- 🤔 Instructions could be clearer
- 🤔 Old version was better

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Speed toggle doesn't work, always shows MPS

**Most requested features**

- Incorporate gust factors
- 3 customizable buttons for quick limit settings
- Different colored concentric rings inside the red limit ring

## Recent user reviews (10 of 20)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xwind/id1477120117/reviews.md

### 2/5 — No labels

*2024-06-09*

It works fine, but the numbers are completely unlabeled and are ambiguous.
I have to relearn what all the numbers mean each time and I think it could be a safety hazard if someone misinterprets the data.

### 5/5 — Just what the title says

*2024-05-16*

Excellent, works well at what it says it does. Good interface, easy to read, would recommend.

### 3/5 — Good quick reference

*2024-04-30*

Incorporating gust factors would be appreciated, gusty winds are when I use the app.

### 5/5 — Great App

*2024-04-11*

Easy to use. It shows variable wind speeds above and beyond your setting, which is very helpful. It also remembers your settings. Great app.

### 2/5 — Difficult to Understand

*2023-11-26*

I understand how to set the Rwy heading but that’s about it. Not intuitive.

**Developer response:** Hello Xplane enthusiast, sorry to hear you had some problems figuring out how to use the app. Did you have a look at the instruction video or in the “how to” section? Both are available from the settings menu, which is accessible by pushing the cogwheel symbol below the runway course.

### 1/5 — Bring Back Old Version

*2023-11-09*

The old version was perfect!  Easy to use and fast.  This new one isn’t intuitive nor easy to use.  It’s being deleted.

**Developer response:** Sorry to hear that you liked the previous version more. But to be honest, apart from some minor additions, the app hasn’t really changed since the first version. Could you please be a little bit more specific as to what changes are causing you problems now? (Please use e-mail: xwind@xs4all.nl)

### 5/5 — Great app, poor instructions

*2023-05-10*

Just rewrite the instructions so it’s more clear how to use

**Developer response:** Thanks for your review. At the moment version 1.4 is almost ready to be published in the App Store. It has a short introductory video that shows the main controls of the app. Hopefully this will provide a clearer explanation!

### 5/5 — best app for pro use

*2023-04-29*

It takes a few moments to get used to setting variables, but in a turbulent environment this may be the best interface available. 

Feature request : 3 customisable buttons to quickly set limits ( with valuables set on settings page). Eg: 30, 25, 17, for the different runway condition codes of the applicable aircraft type. 
Alternatively these could be different colored concentric rings inside the red limit ring already available.

**Developer response:** Thanks for your review! Although the simplicity of the app was always a prime objective, your suggestion to add an option to preset limits for certain runway conditions is worth to be taken into consideration.

### 4/5 — XWind

*2023-03-26*

When I figured how to use it I liked the simplicity of it. It gives you a quick and easy way to get your crosswinds component.

### 5/5 — Great crosswind tool for the flight deck

*2023-03-12*

Simple to use.  After you set the limits of your aircraft there is no typing required.  Setting the runway orientation, wind direction and velocity can be done in seconds.  Additionally if you set your aircraft limits it will alert you when the winds are out of limits.  Great, simple tool.

## Frequently asked questions about xWind

### What does the xWind app do?

The xWind app is a tool designed to assist pilots in evaluating wind conditions. It calculates and displays headwind, crosswind, and tailwind components relative to aircraft limitations, runway course, and current wind limits.

### What are the key features of xWind?

Key features include displaying current wind direction and speed, runway course, crosswind/tailwind components, applied wind limits, 'forbidden' wind angles, and a maximum wind speed table. Users can also adjust wind and runway settings directly on the main screen.

### Is xWind free to use?

Yes, based on the provided information, xWind is a free application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or subscription models.

### What platforms is xWind compatible with?

The application supports iOS dark mode, indicating it is available on iOS devices. Specific iOS version compatibility is not detailed but it is designed for modern iOS usage.

### How can I adjust wind units in xWind?

Wind units can be adjusted in the settings menu, allowing users to choose between Knots (Kts) and Meters per Second (Mps). You can also select alternative units for specific displays by double-tapping the wind display at the top of the main screen.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.1 — 2023-10-20

Added a new setting to give users the option of disabling the automatic runway course reset. When enabled (standard), the runway course will reset to default 000° each time xWind launches. When disabled, the last selected runway course will be maintained.

### 1.4 — 2023-06-29

- Some minor user interface changes.
- New 'Wind direction increments' setting.
- Short instruction video available from settings menu.

### 1.3 — 2019-12-19

- Added option to change app from Kts to Mps or vice versa.
- Added the possibility to toggle wind display between Mps and Kts while keeping other units as specified in the app settings, e.g. set wind in Mps while limits remain set in Kts.
- Some minor layout adjustments.

### 1.2 — 2019-12-05

- Improved relation between wind arrow length and windspeed to make arrow growing faster at lower wind speeds.
- Added 'Info and How to' option to settings menu displaying version and contact information and some short instructions for use.
- Some minor layout updates.

### 1.1.1 — 2019-11-30

- Minor improvements of touch gesture recognition.
- Corrected an error that caused user settings not to be saved correctly, leading to disclaimer screen to be presented again on subsequent launch.

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