Comparison

xWind vs CRJ Virtual Panel

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

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.

Highlights
  • Interactive CRJ panels
  • Detailed button explanations
  • Customizable aircraft limitations
  • Pan and zoom capabilities
  • Offline access to notes
  • Dark mode support
Features
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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.

Screenshots

xWind4 screens
CRJ Virtual Panel4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
xWind versus CRJ Virtual Panel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterxWindCRJ Virtual Panel
Price$0.99 — better$19.99
Rating4.6 (550 ratings) — better4.3 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings550 — better10
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank#153 — better#185
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB691 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJan BloemendaalGustavo Legarreta

Customer experience

xWind

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

CRJ Virtual Panel

All ratings10 ratings
Positive70.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

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

None

xWind

No in-app purchases

None

CRJ Virtual Panel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is xWind free?
xWind costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CRJ Virtual Panel free?
CRJ Virtual Panel costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, xWind or CRJ Virtual Panel?
xWind is rated higher. xWind averages 4.6 out of 5 from 550 ratings, while CRJ Virtual Panel averages 4.3 from 10 ratings.
Do xWind or CRJ Virtual Panel have ads?
Neither xWind nor CRJ Virtual Panel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, xWind or CRJ Virtual Panel?
xWind ships an update fortnightly, and CRJ Virtual Panel every 10 months. Most recently, xWind was updated on September 26, 2026 and CRJ Virtual Panel on September 10, 2026.
Which is more popular, xWind or CRJ Virtual Panel?
xWind currently peaks at #153 in the App Store charts, and CRJ Virtual Panel at #185. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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