xWind vs CRJ Virtual Panel
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
CRJ Virtual Panel
This app serves as a self-study tool for pilots preparing for CRJ training. It offers interactive panels, detailed button explanations, and customizable limitations to reduce study time and familiarize users with aircraft functionality.
- Interactive CRJ panels
- Detailed button explanations
- Customizable aircraft limitations
- Pan and zoom capabilities
- Offline access to notes
- Dark mode support
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PREPARE FOR YOUR CRJ TRAINING The CRJ Virtual Panel App is a comprehensive self-study tool designed to help pilots prepare for initial, recurrent, and proficiency training on the CRJ 700, 900, and 1000. Explore an interactive virtual cockpit, review system components, study aircraft limitations, and access detailed explanations, images, and references—all from your device. Reduce preparation time and become more familiar with CRJ cockpit controls, indications, synoptic pages, and aircraft systems. KEY FEATURES • More than 600 interactive buttons and controls • Detailed button and switch explanations • High-resolution system images • Technical references • Pan and zoom functionality • Fast and intuitive search tools • Dark Mode support • Personal notes saved directly on your device • Offline access to saved notes • Customizable aircraft limitations PERSONALIZE YOUR LIMITATIONS Aircraft limitations may vary between operators. The app allows you to create, edit, categorize, and save your own company-specific limitations. Your personalized limitations remain stored on your device and are available offline. QUICK-SEARCH DATABASES • CRJ 700/900/1000 limitations • CRJ definitions • CRJ EICAS messages • FAA abbreviations • Jeppesen abbreviations • Aviation glossary INTERACTIVE SYSTEM IMAGES The CRJ Virtual Panel App includes more than 20 detailed interactive images and system diagrams: • AC Electrical Synoptic • DC Electrical Synoptic • Anti-Ice Synoptic • PFD Annunciations • Door Synoptic — CRJ 700 • Door Synoptic — CRJ 900/1000 • ECS Synoptic • Electrical Components — CRJ 700 • Electrical Components — CRJ 900/1000 • External Lights — CRJ 700 • External Lights — CRJ 900/1000 • Flight Controls — CRJ 700 • Flight Controls — CRJ 900/1000 • Flight Controls Synoptic • Fuel Synoptic • Hydraulic Synoptic — CRJ 700/900 • Hydraulic Synoptic — CRJ 1000 • ISI Configurations • Oxygen System Components • Pressurization System Schematic BUILT FOR CRJ PILOTS Whether you are preparing for an initial qualification course, recurrent training, a simulator session, or a technical review, the CRJ Virtual Panel App provides a practical and organized study experience. Updated using the latest available manuals. IMPORTANT NOTICE Cockpit configurations may vary depending on the aircraft model, operator, modification status, and manufacturer options. The panels, buttons, switches, and indications shown in this app represent specific aircraft configurations. This app is intended exclusively as a supplementary training and study tool. Always refer to your operator’s approved manuals, procedures, limitations, and training materials.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: xWind at $0.99 against CRJ Virtual Panel's $19.99. xWind also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 33%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 10 months). On ads, in-app purchases, chart position 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
xWind costs $0.99 and CRJ Virtual Panel $19.99 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 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: xWind has 550 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of xWind's written reviews are positive against 33% of CRJ Virtual Panel's.
xWind ships an update fortnightly, CRJ Virtual Panel every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | xWind | CRJ Virtual Panel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $19.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (550 ratings) — better | 4.3 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 550 — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #153 — better | #185 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 691 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jan Bloemendaal | Gustavo Legarreta |
Customer experience
xWind
CRJ Virtual Panel
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
CRJ Virtual Panel
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
xWind
No in-app purchases
CRJ Virtual Panel
No in-app purchases








