Comparison

xWind vs FlightGauge

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

FlightGauge

This app offers commercial pilots an automated flight logging experience using proprietary LogByWire technology. It simplifies record-keeping with precise calculations for flight times, day/night durations, and instrument approaches. Customize your logbook with features like unlimited storage, multi-device sync, smart filtering, and goal tracking.

Highlights
  • Automatic flight logging via LogByWire
  • Precise calculation of flight times
  • Unlimited data storage and multi-device sync
  • Instrument time and day/night estimation
  • Smart filtering and goal tracking
  • FAA and EASA compliant PDF export
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Introducing the first fully AUTOMATIC logbook for commercial pilots: Get FlightGauge today, and discover the easiest and fastest way to log your flights. FlightGauge is unique and unlike any other logbook software on the market. Featuring our exclusive LogByWire technology, our app offers professional pilots the convenience of automatically logging their flights, so they can focus on being pilots. When developing FlightGauge, we had three basic principles in mind: Simplicity – An innovative and streamlined user interface creates a captivating user experience, unlike any other digital logbook. Precision – Calculations such as day and night times, flight time summaries, and more are computed with minute accuracy. Automation – Using LogByWire technology, this app can detect flights, find relevant flight details and construct a comprehensive flight record with official flight times. FlightGauge makes it easy to customize your logbook experience and get the information you need when you need it. We understand that not all pilots are created equal and have different needs or expectations of what the perfect logbook should look like. We surveyed pilots from various airlines and branches of the industry, helping us to identify some of the most useful logbook features. The result is a comprehensive, feature-rich, and yet manageable logbook app that delivers a truly breathtaking user experience. Here are some of the features FlightGauge has to offer: Unlimited Data Storage & Sync – Your flights are safe with us. Recorded flights are automatically stored and synced in real time across all your devices. Multi-Device Support – You can install FlightGauge on more than one device. A built-in conflict resolution logic prevents duplicate flight records. For best performance, we recommend installing the app on your EFB or any device with good GPS signal exposure. Instrument time – FlightGauge uses real-time weather information to estimate your instrument time and approaches. Day and Night – Day and night times are automatically computed, accounting for sunrise, sunset, and time zones at the respective departure and arrival airports. Smart Filtering (Stacks) - Group flights into Stacks by specifying parameters such as route, aircraft model, flight conditions, and more. Goals – You can set custom goals for flight time or landing credit and track your progress. Dashboard - This comprehensive overview of your flight time summarizes and highlights flight time totals based on aircraft category, class, and much more. Currency monitor - Keep track of upcoming currency or recency requirements and thresholds to prevent them from lapsing. Import – The import features allow for a seamless transition from other digital logbooks or data sources. Export – We currently support CSV raw data export. You may also generate a fully formatted FAA and EASA-compliant logbook PDF, ideal for job applications. Let’s change the way you log your flights. Download FlightGauge today and try the app risk-free for 14 days. Privacy Policy: https://flightgauge.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

xWind4 screens
FlightGauge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FlightGauge at Free against xWind's $0.99. xWind's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (550 vs 10). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads 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

FlightGauge is free to download; xWind costs $0.99 up front. FlightGauge sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per month. xWind asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 complicate that: 75% of xWind's written reviews are positive against 80% of FlightGauge'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, FlightGauge every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
xWind versus FlightGauge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterxWindFlightGauge
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (550 ratings) — better4.3 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings550 — better10
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
Best chart rank#177 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB146 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJan BloemendaalNimboSys LLC

Customer experience

xWind

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

FlightGauge

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews5 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

FlightGauge

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

xWind

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

FlightGauge

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription14 Days trial$8.991 Month

Questions

Is xWind free?
xWind costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is FlightGauge free?
FlightGauge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, xWind or FlightGauge?
xWind is rated higher. xWind averages 4.6 out of 5 from 550 ratings, while FlightGauge averages 4.3 from 10 ratings.
Do xWind or FlightGauge have ads?
Neither xWind nor FlightGauge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, xWind or FlightGauge?
xWind ships an update fortnightly, and FlightGauge every 3 weeks. Most recently, xWind was updated on September 26, 2026 and FlightGauge on June 4, 2026.

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