# X vs xWind

The clearest difference is review sentiment: xWind at 75% against X's 0%. xWind also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.8) and ratings volume (550 vs 4). X's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

X is free to download; xWind costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

xWind holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: xWind has 550 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of X's written reviews are positive against 75% of xWind's.

X ships an update every 3 weeks, xWind fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | X | xWind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [1.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-wind-tail-wind/id1406014326/reviews) | **[4.6 (550 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xwind/id1477120117/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **550** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#132** |
| Size | 18 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hiroyuki Nishijima](https://appshunter.io/developer/1389796249) | [Jan Bloemendaal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477120116) |

## What reviewers say

### X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-wind-tail-wind/id1406014326)

This utility helps pilots calculate wind speed limits based on crosswind and tailwind conditions. It provides essential data for flight planning and safety.

**Highlights:** Crosswind calculation, Tailwind calculation, Wind speed limit determination, Flight planning aid

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### xWind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xwind/id1477120117)

**Currently charting:** #132 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and read
- 👍 Works well for its intended purpose
- 👍 Good interface
- 👍 Remembers settings
- 👍 Helpful for visualizing wind

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Speed toggle doesn't work, always shows MPS

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is X free?

X is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is xWind free?

xWind costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, X or xWind?

xWind is rated higher. X averages 1.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while xWind averages 4.6 from 550 ratings.

### Do X or xWind have ads?

Neither X nor xWind shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, X or xWind?

X ships an update every 3 weeks, and xWind fortnightly. Most recently, X was updated on June 1, 2026 and xWind on September 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*