Comparison

ACN PCN vs xWind

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ACN PCN

Features
Read full description

This application allows you to calculate ACN number for your aircraft. Application also includes PCN references. / You can easily check ACN PCN compatibility before each flight by using this application! Application includes all aircraft types in use with following information: All-up Mass (Maximum Apron Mass) (lbs) Operating Mass Empty (lbs) All-up Mass (Maximum Apron Mass) (kg) Operating Mass Empty (kg) Load on one main gear leg (%) Standard Aircraft Tire Pressure Rigid Pavement Subgrades A-High K = 150 MN/m3 B-Medium K = 80 MN/m3 C-Low K = 40 MN/m3 D-Ultralow K = 20 MN/m3 Flexible Pavement Subgrades A-High CBR = 15% B-Medium CBR = 10% C-Low CBR = 6% D-Very low CBR = 3%

About

xWind

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
Currently charting
Read full description

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 ​ 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.

Screenshots

ACN PCN4 screens
xWind4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ACN PCN at Free against xWind's $0.99. ACN PCN also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). xWind's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#122 vs unranked). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

ACN PCN is free to download; xWind costs $0.99 up front. ACN PCN sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. xWind asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
ACN PCN versus xWind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterACN PCNxWind
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating—4.6 (550 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—550 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
Best chart rank—#122 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMindsoft TechnologyJan Bloemendaal

Bugs and requests

ACN PCN

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

xWind

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Speed toggle doesn't work, always shows MPS

Requested features

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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ACN PCN

One-time1
  • All Aircrafts$1.99
None

xWind

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ACN PCN free?
ACN PCN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is xWind free?
xWind costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do ACN PCN or xWind have ads?
Neither ACN PCN nor xWind shows ads.

Other comparisons