xWind vs Cookie Cookie Block
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.
Cookie Cookie Block
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NO MORE COOKIE BANNERS!!!! Cookie Cookie Block helps you browse with fewer interruptions by automatically handling cookie consent banners with privacy-first choices. Instead of forcing you through repetitive popups, it quickly picks the most private available option when supported. What it does: Auto-rejects cookie banners when possible Prioritizes privacy-friendly consent choices Works across many consent interfaces Keeps setup simple inside Safari Extensions settings Cookie Cookie Block is designed to reduce friction while you browse and make consent handling faster and cleaner.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: xWind at fortnightly against Cookie Cookie Block's every 5 weeks. xWind also leads on chart position (#185 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
xWind costs $0.99 and Cookie Cookie Block $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
xWind ships an update fortnightly, Cookie Cookie Block every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | xWind | Cookie Cookie Block |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (550 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 550 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #185 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jan Bloemendaal | Gabriel Soria Souza |
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
Cookie Cookie Block
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
xWind
No in-app purchases
Cookie Cookie Block
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is xWind free?
Is Cookie Cookie Block free?
Do xWind or Cookie Cookie Block have ads?
Which is updated more often, xWind or Cookie Cookie Block?
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