# xWind vs Hangar

The clearest difference is price: Hangar at Free against xWind's $0.99. Hangar also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). xWind's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Hangar is free to download; xWind costs $0.99 up front. Hangar sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. xWind asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hangar holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 554 and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of xWind's written reviews are positive against 64% of Hangar's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

xWind ships an update fortnightly, Hangar every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | xWind | Hangar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (554 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xwind/id1477120117/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hangar-social-flight-tracker/id6468550769/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 554 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 63.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 142 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jan Bloemendaal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477120116) | [Fly Hangar, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710080060) |

## What reviewers say

### xWind

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

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


### Hangar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hangar-social-flight-tracker/id6468550769)

This app is a flight tracking and social platform for pilots. It automatically logs flights, allows sharing of journeys, and helps discover new airports with detailed information. Relive flights with 3D replays and manage your pilot profile.

**Highlights:** Automatic flight logging, Manual flight logging with ADS-B data, Flight sharing and 3D replays, Airport discovery with amenities, Pilot profile management, Real-time flight notifications, Export to LogTen Pro

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hangar Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Hangar Plus Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Hangar Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Hangar Family Monthly | $15.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual | $69.99 | per year |
| Hangar Pro Annual | $69.99 | per year |
| Hangar Plus Annual | $89.99 | per year |
| Hangar Family Annual | $139.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🚀 Intuitive and responsive
- 💡 Unique way to connect with aviation community
- 🤝 Great for networking and sharing experiences
- 🛩️ Helpful for pilots at any stage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 💰 Subscription model not clearly communicated
- 🤖 Pushy monetization tactics
- 🤔 Lacking in key features and functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Login/registration issues
- Profile picture uploads not working
- Notification taps not taking users to relevant content
- Following feed not updating properly

**Requested features**

- Add more aircraft types and smaller airfields
- Improve notification system and in-app navigation
- Implement a 'help' section for feedback and feature ideas
- Allow users to add custom locations and aircraft


## Frequently asked questions

### Is xWind free?

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

### Is Hangar free?

Hangar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, xWind or Hangar?

Hangar is rated higher. xWind averages 4.6 out of 5 from 554 ratings, while Hangar averages 4.9 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do xWind or Hangar have ads?

Hangar shows ads; xWind does not.

### Which is updated more often, xWind or Hangar?

xWind ships an update fortnightly, and Hangar every 5 days. Most recently, xWind was updated on October 26, 2026 and Hangar on October 24, 2026.

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