# Simple Xwind vs Virtual PAPI

Simple Xwind and Virtual PAPI both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Virtual PAPI's written reviews are positive against 67% of Simple Xwind's. Simple Xwind's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Simple Xwind against 5.0 for Virtual PAPI. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Simple Xwind's written reviews are positive against 100% of Virtual PAPI's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Xwind | Virtual PAPI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-xwind/id6741716196/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-papi/id6755373746/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 1 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alex Deutz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795229168) | [Marlon Dutra](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853486062) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Virtual PAPI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-papi/id6755373746)

This app offers adjustable visual descent guidance for any runway, allowing pilots to select airports and runways, then customize descent angles and aiming points. It provides accurate vertical guidance for various approach types and works offline with an extensive runway database.

**Highlights:** Adjustable visual descent guidance, Select airport and runway, Customize descent angle and aiming point, Accurate vertical guidance, Works offline, 30,000+ runway database

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Xwind free?

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

### Is Virtual PAPI free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simple Xwind or Virtual PAPI?

Simple Xwind and Virtual PAPI are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Simple Xwind or Virtual PAPI have ads?

Neither Simple Xwind nor Virtual PAPI 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.*