xWind vs Jetlog
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.
Jetlog
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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/
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Verdict
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
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.
xWind ships an update fortnightly, Jetlog weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | xWind | Jetlog |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (554 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 554 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jan Bloemendaal | Deskpage |
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
xWind
No in-app purchases
Jetlog
- Monthly$2.991 Month
- Yearly$29.991 Year
- Logbook AI Scans Credit (50)$2.99









