# ACN PCN vs xWind

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 (#104 vs unranked). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | ACN PCN | xWind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | — | **[4.6 (550 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xwind/id1477120117/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **550** |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#104** |
| Size | 14 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mindsoft Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1593468147) | [Jan Bloemendaal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477120116) |

## What reviewers say

### ACN PCN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acn-pcn/id1452047964)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Aircrafts | $1.99 | one-time |


### xWind

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

**Currently charting:** #104 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 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.

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