# Makai vs Simple Xwind

Makai and Simple Xwind both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Makai's written reviews are positive against 67% of Simple Xwind's. Makai also leads on ratings volume (11 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Makai against 5.0 for Simple Xwind. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Makai has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Makai's written reviews are positive against 67% of Simple Xwind's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Makai | Simple Xwind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makai/id1488181600/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-xwind/id6741716196/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 46 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chris Perkins](https://appshunter.io/developer/368690524) | [Alex Deutz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795229168) |

## What reviewers say

### Makai

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makai/id1488181600)

This app helps pilots verify flight plan enroute times by comparing estimated and actual times. It allows for quick updates to waypoint ETAs and setting alarms for important flight milestones.

**Highlights:** Enter waypoint enroute times, Compare running total time to flight plan, Calculate waypoint estimates after departure, Update waypoint ETAs enroute, Set waypoint ETA alarms, Activate/deactivate waypoint alarms

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Simple Xwind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-xwind/id6741716196)

Quickly calculate crosswind and tailwind limits during flight. This app provides fast, precise calculations without clutter or unnecessary graphics, designed for immediate use when conditions change unexpectedly.

**Highlights:** Quick crosswind calculations, Precise tailwind limits, Fast and reliable, Simple, clutter-free interface, Designed for speed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Makai free?

Makai is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Simple Xwind free?

Simple Xwind is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Makai or Simple Xwind?

Makai and Simple Xwind are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 11 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Makai or Simple Xwind have ads?

Neither Makai nor Simple Xwind shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*