Comparison

xWind vs Jetlog

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
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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

Jetlog

Features
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Jetlog is the modern pilot logbook designed for professional aviators. Track your flights with real-time updates, generate EASA-compliant reports, and keep your logbook synced across all your devices. • Sub-second real-time sync across devices • Simulator treated as a first-class citizen • Correct ATPL progress tracking • Automatic EASA rule validation (including PICUS) • Instructor and examiner roles supported • Automatic ICS roster import • KLC-rooster.nl integration • KLM ACARS auto-logging • Third-party API support • EASA-compliant exports • Offline-first with local data ownership Jetlog is currently fully usable for free until features are matured. An optional subscription supports continued development and infrastructure. Get started free today and experience fan-tastic logging. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

xWind4 screens
Jetlog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Jetlog at Free against xWind's $0.99. xWind's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On 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

Jetlog is free to download; xWind costs $0.99 up front. Jetlog sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. xWind asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

xWind ships an update fortnightly, Jetlog weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
xWind versus Jetlog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterxWindJetlog
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (554 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings554 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJan BloemendaalDeskpage

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

Jetlog

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

xWind

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Jetlog

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Logbook AI Scans Credit (50)$2.99

Questions

Is xWind free?
xWind costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Jetlog free?
Jetlog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do xWind or Jetlog have ads?
Neither xWind nor Jetlog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, xWind or Jetlog?
xWind ships an update fortnightly, and Jetlog weekly. Most recently, xWind was updated on October 21, 2026 and Jetlog on October 17, 2026.

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