Comparison

Simple Xwind vs SailCalc

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

Head to head
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.

About

SailCalc

Features
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Ever wondered how your sailboat really performs? Stop guessing and start calculating. SailCalc is the first and only app that puts powerful, industry-standard sailboat performance ratios right in your pocket. Perfect for boat shoppers, club racers, and any sailor who loves to geek out on data, SailCalc helps you understand a boat's true potential. KNOW YOUR BOAT: Calculate Key Ratios: Instantly find a boat's Hull Speed, Displacement-Length Ratio (DLR), Sail Area-Displacement Ratio (SA/D), Capsize Screening Formula, and more. Save & Compare: Keep a running list of your favorite boats to easily compare their performance profiles head-to-head. Simple & Fast: Our clean interface is built for quick data entry at the dock, at home, or at a boat show. No confusing menus, just the numbers you need. Whether you're deciding on your next boat or want to win the next dockside debate, download SailCalc and become a smarter sailor today.

Screenshots

Simple Xwind3 screens
SailCalc3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Simple Xwind at Free against SailCalc's $1.99. Simple Xwind also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.2). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Simple Xwind is free to download; SailCalc costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Simple Xwind versus SailCalc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple XwindSailCalc
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlex DeutzKnotlog Software LLC

In-app purchases

None

Simple Xwind

No in-app purchases

None

SailCalc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple Xwind free?
Simple Xwind is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SailCalc free?
SailCalc costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simple Xwind or SailCalc have ads?
Neither Simple Xwind nor SailCalc shows ads.

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