Comparison

xWind vs SwitcheOn

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
Currently charting
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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

SwitcheOn

Control your power outlets and thermostat remotely. Features include multi-channel power control with temperature sensing and automations. It also offers advanced thermostat functionality for various HVAC systems.

Highlights
  • Remote power control (2 or 4 channels)
  • Temperature sensor and OLED display
  • Time and temperature automations
  • Thermostat for HVAC systems
  • Multi-stage fan and heat source control
  • Easy programming for schedules
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Remote power control and thermostat that Just Works Power Control: *2 or 4 channels and up to 15 amps (1800 watts) *Temperature sensor *Bright OLED display *Local and ZULU time *Automations (Time,temperature minimum/maximum) for each channel Thermostat: * Works with most residential, commercial and RV HVAC systems * 6 outputs to control multi-stage fans, compressors and multiple heat sources * Easy programming for day, time, or day of week

Screenshots

xWind4 screens
SwitcheOn3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SwitcheOn at Free against xWind's $0.99. xWind's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On rating, review sentiment, 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

SwitcheOn is free to download; xWind costs $0.99 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 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: xWind has 550 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of xWind's written reviews are positive against 80% of SwitcheOn'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, SwitcheOn every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
xWind versus SwitcheOn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterxWindSwitcheOn
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (550 ratings) — better4.4 (28 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings550 — better28
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
Best chart rank#152 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB177 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJan BloemendaalMalmoset, LLC

Customer experience

xWind

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

SwitcheOn

All ratings27 ratings
Positive81.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.5%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

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

SwitcheOn

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

xWind

No in-app purchases

None

SwitcheOn

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is xWind free?
xWind costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SwitcheOn free?
SwitcheOn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, xWind or SwitcheOn?
xWind is rated higher. xWind averages 4.6 out of 5 from 550 ratings, while SwitcheOn averages 4.4 from 28 ratings.
Do xWind or SwitcheOn have ads?
SwitcheOn shows ads; xWind does not.
Which is updated more often, xWind or SwitcheOn?
xWind ships an update fortnightly, and SwitcheOn every 2 months. Most recently, xWind was updated on October 17, 2026 and SwitcheOn on October 3, 2026.

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