# C172 Performance vs Simple Xwind

The clearest difference is ads: Simple Xwind at none against C172 Performance's shown. Simple Xwind also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). C172 Performance's advantage is review sentiment (90% vs 67%) and ratings volume (52 vs 2). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support 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 — 4.9 for C172 Performance against 5.0 for Simple Xwind. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: C172 Performance has 52 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of C172 Performance's written reviews are positive against 67% of Simple Xwind's.

## The numbers

| Metric | C172 Performance | Simple Xwind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c172-performance/id741721884/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-xwind/id6741716196/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **52** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **90.0% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 15 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [POH Performance L.L.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/641403529) | [Alex Deutz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795229168) |

## What reviewers say

### C172 Performance

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c172-performance/id741721884)

This app calculates essential flight performance data for Cessna 172 and 150 aircraft. It covers takeoff, landing, climb, cruise, descent, instrument procedures, and emergencies, with additional tools for holds and glide calculations. Cloud sync ensures your flight plans are accessible across devices.

**Highlights:** Takeoff and landing calculations, Climb, cruise, and descent performance, Instrument procedure planning, Emergency scenario calculations, Interactive hold calculator, Emergency glide distance calculator, Cloud sync for flight plans

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is C172 Performance free?

C172 Performance is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Simple Xwind free?

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

### Which has better reviews, C172 Performance or Simple Xwind?

Simple Xwind is rated higher. C172 Performance averages 4.9 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Simple Xwind averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do C172 Performance or Simple Xwind have ads?

C172 Performance shows ads; Simple Xwind does not.

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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.*