# yARd Caddy vs Wingman

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wingman at 96% against yARd Caddy's 50%. Wingman also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (117 vs 4). yARd Caddy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.4). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wingman sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. yARd Caddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Wingman holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wingman has 117 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of yARd Caddy's written reviews are positive against 96% of Wingman's.

## The numbers

| Metric | yARd Caddy | Wingman |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yard-caddy/id1299585163/reviews) | **[4.8 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wingman-paragliding-tracker/id1563883190/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **117** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **96.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cole Richards](https://appshunter.io/developer/1155855577) | [iSolid apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1215383083) |

## What reviewers say

### yARd Caddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yard-caddy/id1299585163)

This app uses augmented reality to overlay virtual yard markings onto any golf course. It helps golfers accurately measure distances, improving their game by eliminating guesswork.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality yard markings, Virtual distance measurement, Improve golf accuracy, Works on any course, Eliminates guesswork

**In-app purchases:** none


### Wingman

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wingman-paragliding-tracker/id1563883190)

This app tracks and logs paragliding flights with detailed instruments like a variometer and wind estimation. It offers 3D flight replays, analysis tools, and social features to share progress with friends. It's also available on Apple Watch for independent use.

**Highlights:** Vario with customizable sound alerts, Automatic takeoff and landing detection, 3D flight replay and video creation, Flight statistics and deep analysis, Live tracking and friend location sharing, Apple Watch independent app, Waypoint and airspace display

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wingman PRO Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Wingman PRO Yearly | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ⌚ Excellent Apple Watch integration and functionality
- 📍 Accurate GPS tracking and flight logging
- 🎵 Responsive variometer with customizable audio alerts
- 🆓 Powerful features available in free version
- 🎨 Intuitive and user-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💳 Subscription-based premium model
- 🐛 Occasional app crashes on longer flights
- 🔊 Audio alert conflicts with Bluetooth headsets
- ⏸️ Pause button not visually prominent
- 🎚️ Limited customization of display units

**Reported bugs**

- Apple Watch app crashes during extended flights
- Landing detection not working on Apple Watch Ultra
- Vario sound stops working after recent updates
- Flight data loss when phone loses satellite signal
- Takeoff detection timeout after ~10 minutes

**Requested features**

- 3D flight visualization and replay (now implemented)
- Lifetime purchase option instead of subscription
- Ability to rotate Apple Watch display 90 degrees
- Cloud backup and sync across devices
- Flight logbook filtering and sorting functions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is yARd Caddy free?

yARd Caddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Wingman free?

Wingman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, yARd Caddy or Wingman?

Wingman is rated higher. yARd Caddy averages 2.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Wingman averages 4.8 from 117 ratings.

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