XCSoar

XCSoar

the open source glide computer

1 ratings
4 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 16, 2025
  • March 22, 2026

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An open-source flight navigation tool for gliders and sailplanes. It offers a moving map, task planning, airspace data, and thermal detection to aid pilots in route optimization and real-time flight information.

Moving map display
Task planning
Airspace information
Thermal detection
Route optimization
Real-time flight data
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What's New in XCSoar

7.44.3

March 22, 2026

- Improved waypoint details with waypoint type, runway width, CUPX support, and embedded images. - Better file handling for waypoints, airspaces, and airfields, including multi-file workflows and safer profile migration. - WeGlide upgrades: daily competition tasks, recent scores, better task metadata, and improved upload flow. - Major FLARM improvements: richer traffic details, better parsing, messaging database support, and clearer status/progress reporting. - Task and map usability improvements: more reliable task preview, better resume behavior, and improved map-item navigation. - Quick Guide and UI polish: added onboarding/quick guide, improved quick menu, better dialog readability, and improved touch/scroll behavior. - New and improved InfoBox behavior, including additional altitude-difference InfoBoxes and better interaction logic. - Broad stability and correctness fixes across startup, file pickers, dialogs, external device handling, and translations. - iOS improvements: better audio behavior, barometric altitude sensor support, keyboard/cursor-key detection, and stability fixes.

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User reviews

Problema no áudio

App está fechando e não está funcionando áudio do vario

Bug

Très content que l’app sorte sur iPhone, seul bémols c’est qu’elle crash très régulièrement lorsqu’on change de page ou qu’on met en veille son téléphone.

Problema no app

App não está funcionando o bip nem outras coisas

Enfin disponible sur IOS

Ça fonctionne et je suis heureux d’enfin pouvoir l’utiliser sur IOS.

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FAQ

What is XCSoar?

XCSoar is an open-source flight navigation software specifically designed for gliders and other sailplanes. It provides pilots with a moving map, task planning capabilities, airspace information, and thermal detection to assist with flight.

Is XCSoar free to use?

Yes, XCSoar is completely free to use. It is an open-source application with no associated costs for download or usage.

What devices does XCSoar support?

XCSoar is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. This allows pilots to utilize its navigation features on a variety of Apple mobile devices.

How often is XCSoar updated?

The latest version of XCSoar is 7.44.3, and it was last updated on March 22, 2026. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and improvements for the software.

What is the age rating for XCSoar?

XCSoar has an age rating of 4+. This suggests it is suitable for a wide range of users, though its primary functionality is for experienced pilots.

Does XCSoar have ads?

No, XCSoar does not contain advertisements. As an open-source application, it focuses on providing a clean and uninterrupted user experience for pilots.

What are the key features of XCSoar for pilots?

Key features include a moving map display, task planning tools, detailed airspace information, and thermal detection. It also offers real-time data on altitude, speed, and location for route optimization.

Can XCSoar be used for critical flight decisions?

The application includes a disclaimer stating that users should not rely on it for navigation or flight-critical decisions. It is intended as an aid and not a primary flight instrument.