igc Viewer vs XCSoar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
igc Viewer
Easily view flight data from .igc files. Simply open the file through your device's File App or share it directly to the application. It handles various file sizes, displaying your flight information efficiently.
- Open .igc files
- File App integration
- Share to app functionality
- Handles various file sizes
- Displays flight information
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How to use. - Open File App. (Alternatively, click the share button and open with 'copy to igc viewer') - Select [.igc] file. - The app will open igc file (it might take a few seconds depending on the file size).
XCSoar
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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Disclaimer: Do not rely on this app for navigation or flight-critical decisions. XCSoar is an open-source flight navigation software designed for gliders and other sailplanes. It provides features like a moving map, task planning, airspace information, and thermal detection. The software helps pilots with route optimization and offers real-time data on altitude, speed, and location. It can be used on various devices, including tablets and smartphones, making it versatile for both recreational and competitive flying.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: XCSoar at 5.0 against igc Viewer's 4.0. XCSoar also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.1). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. igc Viewer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. XCSoar asks for nothing beyond the download.
XCSoar holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.
igc Viewer ships an update every 4 months, XCSoar every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | igc Viewer | XCSoar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.1 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 97 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hiroki Kijima | praechtig gbr |
Customer experience
igc Viewer
XCSoar
In-app purchases
igc Viewer
- Flight Computer Mode$4.99
XCSoar
No in-app purchases
