Comparison

xWind vs EMB 145 Training Guide PRO

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

Head to head
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
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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.

About

EMB 145 Training Guide PRO

This comprehensive guide offers thousands of questions, detailed explanations, and high-definition images covering all systems of the EMB-145 airplane. It includes fast search tools for abbreviations, EICAS messages, and limitations, along with an interactive virtual panel and a unit converter.

Highlights
  • Extensive Q&A on EMB-145 systems
  • Detailed answer explanations
  • High-definition images and interactive panel
  • Fast search for abbreviations and limitations
  • Unit conversion tools
  • Dark mode support
Features
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EMB-145 Training Guide PRO is a complete pilot training database designed to help pilots master the EMB-145 aircraft systems through an efficient question, answer, and explanation format. Whether you are preparing for EMB-145 certification training, recurrent training, simulator sessions, or simply want to stay current, this app provides one of the most comprehensive EMB-145 study resources available. After completing this guide, you will clearly identify what you already know and what areas require additional study, allowing you to improve your overall systems knowledge and test performance. FEATURES INCLUDED * 1,590+ Questions with detailed explanations and references * 525 High-Quality Images * 1,320 References and System Explanations * 400 EMB-145 Abbreviations with Fast Search Engine * 210 EICAS Messages with Fast Search Engine * EMB-145 FAA/JAA Limitations with Fast Search Engine * 1,837 FAA Abbreviations with Fast Search Engine * Aviation Glossary Included * High-Definition Images (Panels, Buttons, Components) * Full Interactive EMB-145 Virtual Panel with Explanations * More than 900 Interactive Components * Dark Mode Enabled TOPICS INCLUDED * FULL TEST – 1,590+ Questions * General – 47 Questions * Crew Awareness – 241 Questions * Lighting – 34 Questions * Pressurization – 105 Questions * Fire Protection – 51 Questions * Fuel – 42 Questions * Hydraulic – 37 Questions * Ice Protection – 44 Questions * Gear and Brakes – 103 Questions * Oxygen – 48 Questions * Flight Controls – 110 Questions * Electrical – 100 Questions * Autopilot / Auto-Flight – 116 Questions * Engine – 186 Questions * Instruments – 68 Questions * Radar – 38 Questions * Navigation and Communication – 106 Questions * APU – 38 Questions The information included in this app is based on the EMB-145 Airplane Operations Manual, providing accurate and operationally relevant study material for professional pilots. The integrated Fast Search Tool allows instant searching through more than 3,000 aviation definitions, limitations, abbreviations, and operational references. During study sessions or practice tests, you can quickly locate information and immediately return to your training, greatly improving the learning and test-taking experience. EMB-145 Training Guide PRO combines thousands of questions, explanations, references, images, search tools, and interactive training resources into a single professional aviation study platform. If you want to become a better and more knowledgeable EMB-145 pilot, this is the training guide for you.

Screenshots

xWind4 screens
EMB 145 Training Guide PRO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: xWind at $0.99 against EMB 145 Training Guide PRO's $19.99. xWind also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.8) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 17 months). EMB 145 Training Guide PRO's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 75%). On ads, in-app purchases 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

xWind costs $0.99 and EMB 145 Training Guide PRO $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

xWind holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. 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 complicate that: 75% of xWind's written reviews are positive against 100% of EMB 145 Training Guide PRO's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

xWind ships an update fortnightly, EMB 145 Training Guide PRO every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
xWind versus EMB 145 Training Guide PRO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterxWindEMB 145 Training Guide PRO
Price$0.99 — better$19.99
Rating4.6 (550 ratings) — better3.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings550 — better4
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 17 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank#184 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB171 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJan BloemendaalJorge Gonzalez Galvan

Customer experience

xWind

All ratings550 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral3.8%
Negative6.2%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative20.0%

EMB 145 Training Guide PRO

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and 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

EMB 145 Training Guide PRO

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

xWind

No in-app purchases

None

EMB 145 Training Guide PRO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is xWind free?
xWind costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is EMB 145 Training Guide PRO free?
EMB 145 Training Guide PRO costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, xWind or EMB 145 Training Guide PRO?
xWind is rated higher. xWind averages 4.6 out of 5 from 550 ratings, while EMB 145 Training Guide PRO averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.
Do xWind or EMB 145 Training Guide PRO have ads?
Neither xWind nor EMB 145 Training Guide PRO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, xWind or EMB 145 Training Guide PRO?
xWind ships an update fortnightly, and EMB 145 Training Guide PRO every 17 months. Most recently, xWind was updated on September 30, 2026 and EMB 145 Training Guide PRO on October 1, 2026.

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