TwoTenDegrees vs Simple Xwind
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TwoTenDegrees
This utility calculates the impossible turn, a critical maneuver for pilots in case of engine failure. It provides precise calculations to help pilots determine the safest return to the runway.
- Impossible turn calculation
- Engine failure scenario
- Runway return planning
- Pilot utility tool
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A simple to use calculator for a turn back to runway upon engine failure.
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.
- Quick crosswind calculations
- Precise tailwind limits
- Fast and reliable
- Simple, clutter-free interface
- Designed for speed
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simple Xwind at 67% against TwoTenDegrees's 0%. Simple Xwind also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.5) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Simple Xwind holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of TwoTenDegrees's written reviews are positive against 67% of Simple Xwind's.
| Parameter | TwoTenDegrees | Simple Xwind |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (2 ratings) | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Scott Sloan | Alex Deutz |
Customer experience
TwoTenDegrees
Simple Xwind
In-app purchases
TwoTenDegrees
No in-app purchases
Simple Xwind
No in-app purchases
