# Radar Performance vs Simple Xwind

Radar Performance and Simple Xwind both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Radar Performance's written reviews are positive against 67% of Simple Xwind's. Simple Xwind's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 Radar Performance against 5.0 for Simple Xwind. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Radar Performance's written reviews are positive against 67% of Simple Xwind's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Radar Performance | Simple Xwind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radar-performance/id1502792151/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-xwind/id6741716196/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 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 | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 8 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [POH Performance L.L.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/641403529) | [Alex Deutz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795229168) |

## What reviewers say

### Radar Performance

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radar-performance/id1502792151)

This application calculates the geometry of aircraft weather radar beams relative to Earth, the freezing level, and the "bright band" for optimal weather detection. It identifies areas on the radar display where the beam is too high or low for effective weather detection and highlights potential ground returns.

**Highlights:** Calculates weather radar beam geometry, Considers Earth and freezing level, Identifies optimal detection altitudes, Shows areas of ineffective beam coverage, Highlights potential ground returns, Supports various radar models

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**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 Radar Performance free?

Radar Performance 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, Radar Performance or Simple Xwind?

Radar Performance and Simple Xwind are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Radar Performance or Simple Xwind have ads?

Neither Radar Performance 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.*