# FlightLink vs xWind

The clearest difference is review sentiment: xWind at 75% against FlightLink's 23%. xWind also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.8) and ads (none vs shown). FlightLink's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

FlightLink is free to download; xWind costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

xWind holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: xWind has 550 ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of FlightLink's written reviews are positive against 75% of xWind's.

FlightLink ships an update every 9 months, xWind fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FlightLink | xWind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [3.8 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightlink/id541925731/reviews) | **[4.6 (550 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xwind/id1477120117/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 40 | **550** |
| Positive reviews | 22.9% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#175** |
| Size | 27 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lightspeed Aviation](https://appshunter.io/developer/541925734) | [Jan Bloemendaal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477120116) |

## What reviewers say

### FlightLink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightlink/id541925731)

This app enhances Lightspeed headsets by enabling recording and playback of all in-flight communications. It allows pilots to archive conversations for training and review, and offers personalized audio and operational settings for specific headset models.

**Highlights:** Record intercom and radio communications, Instant playback of recent communications, Archive flight communications, Store recordings on iPhone/iPad, Take handwritten notes with Apple Pencil, Customize audio settings (Zulu PFX only), View headset battery life

**In-app purchases:** none


### xWind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xwind/id1477120117)

**Currently charting:** #175 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

This tool helps pilots quickly assess wind conditions relative to aircraft limitations. It displays essential wind data, including headwind, crosswind, and tailwind components, along with runway course and wind limits on a single screen for easy reference during flight.

**Highlights:** Headwind, crosswind, and tailwind calculation, Displays current wind direction and speed, Shows runway course, Indicates applied wind limits, Identifies 'forbidden' wind angles, Provides maximum wind speed table, Adjustable wind and runway settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and read
- 👍 Works well for its intended purpose
- 👍 Good interface
- 👍 Remembers settings
- 👍 Helpful for visualizing wind

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Numbers are unlabeled and ambiguous
- 🤔 Not intuitive
- 🤔 Difficult to understand
- 🤔 Instructions could be clearer
- 🤔 Old version was better

**Reported bugs**

- Speed toggle doesn't work, always shows MPS

**Requested features**

- Incorporate gust factors
- 3 customizable buttons for quick limit settings
- Different colored concentric rings inside the red limit ring


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FlightLink free?

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

### Is xWind free?

xWind costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FlightLink or xWind?

xWind is rated higher. FlightLink averages 3.8 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while xWind averages 4.6 from 550 ratings.

### Do FlightLink or xWind have ads?

FlightLink shows ads; xWind does not.

### Which is updated more often, FlightLink or xWind?

FlightLink ships an update every 9 months, and xWind fortnightly. Most recently, FlightLink was updated on October 2, 2026 and xWind on October 13, 2026.

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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.*