# xWind vs AvFuel Converter

The clearest difference is rating: AvFuel Converter at 5.0 against xWind's 4.6. xWind's advantage is ratings volume (554 vs 7) and chart position (#160 vs unranked). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

xWind costs $0.99 and AvFuel Converter $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

AvFuel Converter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: xWind has 554 ratings behind it against 7, 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 80% of AvFuel Converter's.

## The numbers

| Metric | xWind | AvFuel Converter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (554 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xwind/id1477120117/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avfuel-converter/id1585552180/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **554** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#160** | — |
| Size | 13 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Jan Bloemendaal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477120116) | [Black Mountain Investment Group, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661843151) |

## What reviewers say

### xWind

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

**Currently charting:** #160 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


### AvFuel Converter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avfuel-converter/id1585552180)

Simplify aircraft fuel calculations with this app. Enter your current fuel and desired amount, and it instantly computes conversions for you. Supports multiple fuel types and units, requiring no internet connection.

**Highlights:** Converts fuel for aircraft, Supports 7 fuel types, Handles 4 input units, Fast and easy to use, No internet required, Offline functionality

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is xWind free?

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

### Is AvFuel Converter free?

AvFuel Converter costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, xWind or AvFuel Converter?

AvFuel Converter is rated higher. xWind averages 4.6 out of 5 from 554 ratings, while AvFuel Converter averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do xWind or AvFuel Converter have ads?

Neither xWind nor AvFuel Converter shows ads.

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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.*