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xWind vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against xWind's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

xWind
This App
ForeFlight Mobile EFB
Nemesis
SkyDemon
Contender
Windy.com
Contender
Garmin Pilot
Contender
FlyQ+ EFB
Peer
AeroWeather Pro
Peer
Core Identity
DeveloperJan BloemendaalForeFlightDivelements LimitedWindyty, SEGarmin DCISeattle Avionics, Inc.Lakehorn AG
CategoryUtilitiesWeatherNavigationWeatherWeatherNavigationWeather
PlatformiOS, AndroidiOSiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidiOSAndroid, iOS
Store Metrics
Rating4.6 / 54.4 / 54.8 / 54.8 / 54.7 / 54.1 / 53.7 / 5
Ratings Count5373,16453975,8714,033867353
PriceUSD0.99FreeFreeFreeFreeFree$4.79
Release DateNov 27, 2019Dec 16, 2009Feb 10, 2012Oct 31, 2016Dec 23, 2009Oct 24, 2014Jun 30, 2010
Last UpdatedOct 20, 2023Mar 25, 2026Mar 11, 2026Mar 24, 2026Apr 8, 2026Jan 24, 2025Apr 16, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentimentmixed--excellent---
Score65/100--85/100---
Praises
  • Simple and uncluttered interface allows for rapid crosswind component calculations during flight deck operations
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  • High-fidelity radar and multi-layer weather visualization tools provide professional-grade utility for outdoor enthusiasts
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Complaints
  • Recent interface changes following the latest update have made the tool difficult to navigate
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  • Widget functionality regressions post-update cause data loading failures on specific Android device models
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Requests
  • Customizable preset buttons for rapid aircraft limit adjustments during varying runway conditions
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  • Expanded visual indicators for wind direction and storm alerts would improve situational awareness for users
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • Single-screen interface reduces cognitive load during flight planning
  • Unit-toggle gesture supports international pilot utility
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  • Multi-model aggregation provides scientific depth for complex meteorological analysis
  • 67,000+ webcam network creates a visual-verification loop that competitors lack
  • Professional-grade aviation/marine toolset creates high switching costs for power users
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Weaknesses
  • Recent interface changes triggered navigation complaints
  • Unit-toggle functionality fails to update UI consistently
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  • Premium tier lacks the hyper-local simplicity of MinuteCast
  • Widget regressions on Android create a 0.16★ platform rating gap
  • High battery consumption from persistent location requests
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Pricingpaidsubscriptionsubscriptionfreemiumfreemiumfreefreemium
MomentumSteadyIntenseActiveActiveIntenseZombieIntense
Update Cadence5 versions5 versions5 versions5 versions, 4 majors/6mo, ~20d avg5 versions5 versions5 versions

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