AeroXWind vs Air Trail
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AeroXWind
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AeroXWind is a quick and easy to use cross wind calculator. This is a universal app that will function on iPad and iPhone devices. Simply select your runway and set the wind in the selector dial. You can also set the wind using the interactive virtual windsock. You will instantly get an indication of crosswind headwind/tailwind. You will also get an indication of Canadian Runway Friction Index (CRFI) required for a safe landing. AeroXWind now features a recommended runway length utility based on Canadian Aviation Regulation data.
Air Trail
This app helps pilots manage their flight activities without the hassle of administrative tasks. It offers features for creating flight plans, logging journeys, and tracking flight and duty times, ensuring full compliance.
- Flight Plans
- Journey Logs
- Flight Tracking
- Duty Tracking
- Compliance Focused
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Focus on planes, not paperwork. Let's get you out of the office and into the cockpit. Aviation software that works the way you do.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Air Trail at Free against AeroXWind's $2.99. Air Trail also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Air Trail is free to download; AeroXWind costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
AeroXWind ships an update every 5 months, Air Trail every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.
| Parameter | AeroXWind | Air Trail |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MSProgramming | Underdog Software Inc |
In-app purchases
AeroXWind
No in-app purchases
Air Trail
No in-app purchases
