# xWind vs Wader Pilot Logbook

The clearest difference is price: Wader Pilot Logbook at Free against xWind's $0.99. Wader Pilot Logbook also leads on review sentiment (98% vs 75%). xWind's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (554 vs 22). On rating, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Wader Pilot Logbook is free to download; xWind costs $0.99 up front. Wader Pilot Logbook sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $79.99 per year. xWind asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for xWind against 4.6 for Wader Pilot Logbook. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: xWind has 554 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of xWind's written reviews are positive against 98% of Wader Pilot Logbook's.

xWind ships an update fortnightly, Wader Pilot Logbook every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | xWind | Wader Pilot Logbook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (554 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xwind/id1477120117/reviews) | **[4.6 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wader-pilot-logbook/id1582209980/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **554** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **98.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#98** | — |
| Size | 13 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jan Bloemendaal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477120116) | [Wader Aviation Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1582209982) |

## What reviewers say

### xWind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xwind/id1477120117)

**Currently charting:** #98 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and read
- 👍 Works well for its intended purpose
- 👍 Good interface
- 👍 Remembers settings
- 👍 Helpful for visualizing wind

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Numbers are unlabeled and ambiguous
- 🤔 Not intuitive
- 🤔 Difficult to understand
- 🤔 Instructions could be clearer
- 🤔 Old version was better

**Reported bugs**

- Speed toggle doesn't work, always shows MPS

**Requested features**

- Incorporate gust factors
- 3 customizable buttons for quick limit settings
- Different colored concentric rings inside the red limit ring


### Wader Pilot Logbook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wader-pilot-logbook/id1582209980)

This app simplifies flight logging for pilots, offering an all-in-one solution to track flight hours and access essential information like weather reports. Cloud syncing ensures your records are always safe and accessible from anywhere, fostering a professional aviation network.

**Highlights:** Flight hour monitoring, Integrated weather reports, Cloud syncing for data backup, Professional aviation network, Accessible from anywhere

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wader Pro Annual | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is xWind free?

xWind costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Wader Pilot Logbook free?

Wader Pilot Logbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, xWind or Wader Pilot Logbook?

Wader Pilot Logbook is rated higher. xWind averages 4.6 out of 5 from 554 ratings, while Wader Pilot Logbook averages 4.6 from 22 ratings.

### Do xWind or Wader Pilot Logbook have ads?

Neither xWind nor Wader Pilot Logbook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, xWind or Wader Pilot Logbook?

xWind ships an update fortnightly, and Wader Pilot Logbook every 2 weeks. Most recently, xWind was updated on October 21, 2026 and Wader Pilot Logbook on October 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*