# Zulu Time vs Simple Xwind

The clearest difference is price: Simple Xwind at Free against Zulu Time's $0.99. Simple Xwind also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). Zulu Time's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 4). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Simple Xwind is free to download; Zulu Time costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Zulu Time holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zulu Time has 2.6K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Zulu Time's written reviews are positive against 67% of Simple Xwind's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zulu Time | Simple Xwind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zulu-time/id377289826/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-xwind/id6741716196/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **78.6% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#139** | — |
| Size | 16 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Derek Spears](https://appshunter.io/developer/377289829) | [Alex Deutz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795229168) |

## What reviewers say

### Zulu Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zulu-time/id377289826)

**Currently charting:** #139 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

This app displays local and UTC (Zulu) time, along with multiple time zones, on your iPhone, Apple Watch, and iPad. It offers widgets for quick access and features for calculating future or past times with offsets, simplifying timezone conversions for various professions.

**Highlights:** Display local and Zulu (UTC) time, Multiple time zone display, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Apple Watch complications, Future/past time offset calculations, Time zone conversion

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Zulu time on command
- 🔒 Robust security features
- 👍 Easy to read and use
- 👍 Excellent for aviation and radio operators
- 👍 Customizable and syncs correctly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Watch complication not updating consistently
- 🐛 Local time not displaying correctly on widget
- 🐛 Complication shows only hours, not full time
- 🐛 Difficulty setting with Daylight Saving Time

**Reported bugs**

- Complication freezes after a few days
- Zulu time loses accuracy over time on Apple Watch
- Widget not updating local time properly

**Requested features**

- Add alarm feature
- Allow landscape mode for bedside clock view
- Provide option for always-on display
- Add time zone map for quick reference
- Show day of year in display


### 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 Zulu Time free?

Zulu Time costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Simple Xwind free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Zulu Time or Simple Xwind?

Zulu Time is rated higher. Zulu Time averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Simple Xwind averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Zulu Time or Simple Xwind have ads?

Neither Zulu Time 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.*