Comparison

Aviation Calculator, Crosswind vs Simple Xwind

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Aviation Calculator, Crosswind

Features
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Aviation Calculator is your all-in-one flight computation app designed to assist pilots, flight students, and aviation enthusiasts with critical in-flight and pre-flight calculations. Whether you're planning a landing, adjusting for wind conditions, or ensuring accurate navigation, this app provides essential aviation formulas at your fingertips. Key Features: Crosswind Calculator – Easily determine crosswind, headwind, and tailwind components to enhance safe landings and takeoffs. Descent by Distance – Calculate the optimal descent point based on distance, ensuring a smooth and controlled approach. Drift Angle Correction – Stay on course by calculating wind drift and making necessary corrections to your heading. Lead Turns Calculation – Perfect your turns by calculating lead distances required to smoothly intercept desired headings. Timing Correction – Adjust and correct flight timing for better waypoint management and arrival estimates. VDP (Visual Descent Point) – Determine the precise point to begin descent for a stabilized approach to landing. Why Choose Aviation Calculator? User-friendly interface for quick and accurate calculations. Ideal for students preparing for flight exams and seasoned pilots alike. Improve flight safety, precision, and fuel efficiency with accurate data. Take your flight planning and navigation to the next level with Aviation Calculator—your reliable cockpit companion. Download now and experience seamless flight calculations on the go!

About

Simple Xwind

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
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You're on short final when the tower provides updated winds. The conditions have changed more than expected, and there’s no time for mental math to determine if you're within crosswind and tailwind limits. Xwind gives you quick and precise calculations when you need them most. No clutter, no unnecessary graphics—just a fast, reliable crosswind calculator built for ease of use. Unlike other bulky apps, Xwind is designed for speed and simplicity, so you can get the data you need instantly. No extra clicks, no distractions—just numbers.

Screenshots

Aviation Calculator, Crosswind4 screens
Simple Xwind3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Simple Xwind at Free against Aviation Calculator, Crosswind's $3.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Simple Xwind is free to download; Aviation Calculator, Crosswind costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Aviation Calculator, Crosswind versus Simple Xwind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAviation Calculator, CrosswindSimple Xwind
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating—4.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 30 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBhavinkumar SatashiyaAlex Deutz

In-app purchases

None

Aviation Calculator, Crosswind

No in-app purchases

None

Simple Xwind

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Aviation Calculator, Crosswind free?
Aviation Calculator, Crosswind costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple Xwind free?
Simple Xwind is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Aviation Calculator, Crosswind or Simple Xwind have ads?
Neither Aviation Calculator, Crosswind nor Simple Xwind shows ads.

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