xWind vs XGPS DashPro
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.
XGPS DashPro
This companion app enhances the accuracy of a precise positioning GNSS receiver, improving location data from meters to centimeters. It allows users to activate subscriptions, configure settings, monitor receiver status, and record routes.
- Activate Skylark™ Precise Positioning Service
- Enhance location accuracy to centimeters
- Set configuration preferences
- Update receiver firmware
- Monitor location status and satellite tracking
- View battery and charging status
- Mark points and record routes
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Companion app of the XGPS DashPro precise positioning GNSS receiver from Dual Electronics and Axxera powered by Swift Navigation. Use it to activate your subscription to Swift’s Skylark™ Precise Positioning Service (included in the purchase of your XGPS DashPro or sold separately). Once activated, the XGPS DashPro app needs to run in the background in order to enhance your location accuracy from meters down to just centimeters. The XGPS DashPro app also allows you to: ● Set configuration preferences and update firmware ● Monitor location status and satellite tracking details ● View receiver’s battery level and charging status ● Mark points and record your route
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: xWind at 75% against XGPS DashPro's 0%. xWind also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.0) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). XGPS DashPro's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
XGPS DashPro is free to download; xWind costs $0.99 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 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: xWind has 550 ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of XGPS DashPro's.
xWind ships an update fortnightly, XGPS DashPro every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | xWind | XGPS DashPro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (550 ratings) — better | 2.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 550 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #152 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jan Bloemendaal | NAMSUNG AMERICA, INC. |
Customer experience
xWind
XGPS DashPro
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
XGPS DashPro
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
xWind
No in-app purchases
XGPS DashPro
No in-app purchases









