# xWind vs XGPS DashPro

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | xWind | XGPS DashPro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (550 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xwind/id1477120117/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xgps-dashpro/id6455785772/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **550** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#152** | — |
| Size | 13 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jan Bloemendaal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477120116) | [NAMSUNG AMERICA, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/345119802) |

## What reviewers say

### xWind

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

**Currently charting:** #152 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


### XGPS DashPro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xgps-dashpro/id6455785772)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is xWind free?

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

### Is XGPS DashPro free?

XGPS DashPro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, xWind or XGPS DashPro?

xWind is rated higher. xWind averages 4.6 out of 5 from 550 ratings, while XGPS DashPro averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do xWind or XGPS DashPro have ads?

Neither xWind nor XGPS DashPro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, xWind or XGPS DashPro?

xWind ships an update fortnightly, and XGPS DashPro every 5 months. Most recently, xWind was updated on October 17, 2026 and XGPS DashPro on October 9, 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.*