# WingCalc vs Simple Xwind

The clearest difference is rating: Simple Xwind at 5.0 against WingCalc's 2.0. Simple Xwind also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (67% vs 33%). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WingCalc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Simple Xwind asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simple Xwind holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of WingCalc's written reviews are positive against 67% of Simple Xwind's.

## The numbers

| Metric | WingCalc | Simple Xwind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wingcalc/id1550632188/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-xwind/id6741716196/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 7 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [App4Life Sweden AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/507125048) | [Alex Deutz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795229168) |

## What reviewers say

### WingCalc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wingcalc/id1550632188)

This aviation calculator provides essential flight calculations for pilots, from preflight planning to in-flight decisions. It offers instant results for density altitude, runway wind components, and navigation planning, with a dashboard for all flight parameters.

**Highlights:** Density altitude and pressure altitude calculations, Runway wind component determination, Navigation planning with wind correction, Flight parameters dashboard, Live GPS with real-time coordinates, Automatic magnetic variation detection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WingCalc Pro | $0.99 | one-time |


### 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 WingCalc free?

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

### Is Simple Xwind free?

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

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

Simple Xwind is rated higher. WingCalc averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Simple Xwind averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do WingCalc or Simple Xwind have ads?

Neither WingCalc 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.*