# X vs Simple Xwind

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simple Xwind at 67% against X's 0%. Simple Xwind also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.8). X's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Simple Xwind holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of X's written reviews are positive against 67% of Simple Xwind's.

## The numbers

| Metric | X | Simple Xwind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-wind-tail-wind/id1406014326/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-xwind/id6741716196/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 18 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hiroyuki Nishijima](https://appshunter.io/developer/1389796249) | [Alex Deutz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795229168) |

## 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


### Simple Xwind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-xwind/id6741716196)

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.

**Highlights:** Quick crosswind calculations, Precise tailwind limits, Fast and reliable, Simple, clutter-free interface, Designed for speed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is X free?

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

### Is Simple Xwind free?

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

### Which has better reviews, X or Simple Xwind?

Simple Xwind is rated higher. X averages 1.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Simple Xwind averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do X or Simple Xwind have ads?

Neither X nor Simple Xwind shows ads.

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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.*