# Handy Pilot vs Simple Xwind

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Xwind at none against Handy Pilot's 1. Simple Xwind also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Handy Pilot against 5.0 for Simple Xwind. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Handy Pilot | Simple Xwind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handy-pilot/id1573532661/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-xwind/id6741716196/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 25 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shin Nariai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573530687) | [Alex Deutz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795229168) |

## What reviewers say

### Handy Pilot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handy-pilot/id1573532661)

This app offers a suite of aviation-specific calculation tools for pilots of all levels. It simplifies complex flight planning and in-flight adjustments with features like unit conversion, wind component calculation, and descent rate planning. Enhance your flight efficiency and safety with these essential tools.

**Highlights:** Unit Converter for flight operations, Time Calculator for flight planning, Turning Radius and STD Rate Turn calculations, Wind Component and Limitation calculators, Descent Rate and Path Angle calculators, ILS and PAPI indication calculations, Holding Entry Pattern and Load Factor calculations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Features | $2.99 | 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 Handy Pilot free?

Handy Pilot 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, Handy Pilot or Simple Xwind?

Handy Pilot and Simple Xwind are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Handy Pilot or Simple Xwind have ads?

Handy Pilot shows ads; Simple Xwind does not.

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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.*