Comparison

xWind vs Pilot Advisor

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
Currently charting
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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

Pilot Advisor

Features
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Pilot Advisor is an all-in-one aviation companion built for professional pilots. It combines a digital flight logbook, aircraft management, operational calculations, weather briefing, and flight utilities in a single, streamlined workspace. Whether you're preparing for a flight or reviewing your operations, Pilot Advisor helps keep essential information organized and easily accessible. Features • Digital Flight Logbook with PDF export • Aircraft profiles and flight history • Brake Cooling Calculator • Pressure Altitude Calculator • ISA Deviation Calculator • Aviation Unit Conversions • METAR & TAF Weather Briefing • Favorites for quick access • Modern EFB-inspired interface Pilot Advisor is designed to simplify everyday flight operations, reduce workload, and provide pilots with fast access to essential operational information. Important: Pilot Advisor is intended as a supplementary operational aid only. All calculations, weather information, and operational decisions must always be verified using approved aircraft documentation, airline procedures, and official aviation sources.

Screenshots

xWind4 screens
Pilot Advisor3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pilot Advisor at Free against xWind's $0.99. Pilot Advisor also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). xWind's advantage is chart position (#58 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Pilot Advisor is free to download; xWind costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

xWind ships an update fortnightly, Pilot Advisor every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
xWind versus Pilot Advisor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterxWindPilot Advisor
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (550 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings550 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#58 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJan BloemendaalArtem Nadezhin

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

Pilot Advisor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

xWind

No in-app purchases

None

Pilot Advisor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is xWind free?
xWind costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pilot Advisor free?
Pilot Advisor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do xWind or Pilot Advisor have ads?
Neither xWind nor Pilot Advisor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, xWind or Pilot Advisor?
xWind ships an update fortnightly, and Pilot Advisor every 4 days. Most recently, xWind was updated on October 13, 2026 and Pilot Advisor on September 22, 2026.

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