# STORADIO vs xWind

The clearest difference is review sentiment: xWind at 75% against STORADIO's 0%. xWind also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 43 months). STORADIO's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

STORADIO 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 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: xWind has 554 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of STORADIO's written reviews are positive against 75% of xWind's.

STORADIO ships an update every 43 months, xWind fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | STORADIO | xWind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storadio/id1454770530/reviews) | **[4.6 (554 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xwind/id1477120117/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **554** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 43 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 23 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [STORADIO AERO AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454770529) | [Jan Bloemendaal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477120116) |

## What reviewers say

### STORADIO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storadio/id1454770530)

This application provides pilots and dispatchers with essential information to find the correct frequency for reaching STORADIO. It offers up-to-date propagation charts and tactical assistance, with online updates ensuring the latest data is available before going offline.

**Highlights:** Frequency finder for STORADIO, Up-to-date propagation charts, Tactical assistance, Online information updates, Designed for pilots and dispatchers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### xWind

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

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 STORADIO free?

STORADIO 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, STORADIO or xWind?

xWind is rated higher. STORADIO averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while xWind averages 4.6 from 554 ratings.

### Do STORADIO or xWind have ads?

Neither STORADIO nor xWind shows ads.

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

STORADIO ships an update every 43 months, and xWind fortnightly. Most recently, STORADIO was updated on October 3, 2026 and xWind on October 25, 2026.

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