Comparison

Aufwind vs Volandoo Tracker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Aufwind

Plan cross-country glider flights with detailed weather forecasts, airspace information, and a visual task planner. Export your plans to flight computers or XCSoar. Access soaring-specific weather data like thermal strength and cloudbase.

Highlights
  • Visual task planner
  • Overlay airspaces and NOTAMs
  • Soaring weather forecasts
  • Export tasks to flight computers
  • Import custom waypoints and airspaces
  • SkySight weather integration
Features
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Aufwind: (noun, German) an upward current of air, updraft. A good preparation is crucial for a safe, relaxed, fun, successful cross-country flight. Overlay all relevant information like airspaces, NOTAMs, waypoints and weather on the map and plan your task for the day with the easy to use visual task planner.  Export the task as a CUP file to an SD-card or mail it to yourself and load it up into your flight computer (LX, Oudie and others) or XCSoar. Soaring Weather: Aufwind comes with most crucial soaring forecasts already built-in: - Thermal strength - Cumulus cloudbase - Rain - Wind To get even more detailed soaring forecasts, you can login with your SkySight account in the app. Task Planner: Plan your task for the day interactively on the map overlaid with the weather forecast, airspaces and other relevant information. Thousands of waypoints are already built into Aufwind but you can import your own as well. You can export the planned task to an SD-card or email to use with your on-board flight computer or XCSoar. Airspaces & NOTAMs: Keep on top of local airspaces and NOTAMs and increase flight safety. Airspaces for many countries are already built into Aufwind but you can also import your own airspace files in OpenAir format into the app. ------------------- Aufwind is free to download and free to use. Some features do require a valid subscription. If you choose to upgrade to Aufwind Pro Subscription, your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase or at the end of the free trial period, if offered. Your Aufwind Pro Subscription automatically renews unless unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. The subscription is offered in yearly period. The price per period will be shown for all subscription options in the app before you confirm purchase or start your free trial, if offered. Aufwind Pro Subscription enables you to overlay weather data on the map for both built-in weather and SkySight forecast (with SkySight account login). You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store any time after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://aufwind.app/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://aufwind.app/terms

About

Volandoo Tracker

This app provides live tracking and a flight logbook for hang gliding and paragliding pilots. It automatically detects launches and landings, stops GPS after flights, and can notify others of your flight status via messaging apps or SMS. All flights are saved and can be analyzed and shared.

Highlights
  • Live flight tracking
  • Automatic launch/landing detection
  • GPS auto-stop
  • Flight status notifications (Telegram, SMS)
  • Flight logbook with analysis
  • IGC file upload
Features
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Volandoo is a live tracking and logbook service for hang gliding and paragliding. The App has been built using native APIs for performance, bundle size, and stability reasons. It is designed to be a "set it and forget it" for the pilot. It detects your launch and landing and automatically stops after the flight ends. The app can also notify others about your flight via Telegram, or SMS. Volandoo also offers the Logbook for your flights. Every time use the Tracker the flight processed is saved. You can also upload IGCs and add them to your logbook. (in the webapp) What does Tracker offer that others don't? 1. Live tracking, anyone can watch you and others in realtime 2. Launching and landing detection and automatically stops GPS 3. Automatic notifications via Telegram and/or SMS to others about your status, as well as Facebook and/or Twitter posts 4. All flights are processed, analyzed, and saved in the Logbook for later viewing and sharing End User License Agreement (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Aufwind4 screens
Volandoo Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Volandoo Tracker at 4.7 against Aufwind's 4.0. Volandoo Tracker also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 53%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Aufwind's advantage is ratings volume (20 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Aufwind sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year and Volandoo Tracker sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Volandoo Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aufwind has 20 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Aufwind's written reviews are positive against 75% of Volandoo Tracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aufwind ships an update every 2 months, Volandoo Tracker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Aufwind versus Volandoo Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAufwindVolandoo Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (20 ratings)4.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.3% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings20 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFifteen Jugglers Software UGPedro Enrique Cifres

Customer experience

Aufwind

All ratings20 ratings
Positive70.0%
Neutral15.0%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive53.3%
Neutral13.3%
Negative33.3%

Volandoo Tracker

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Aufwind

Subscriptions2
  • Aufwind Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Aufwind Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
11 purchases

Volandoo Tracker

Subscriptions11
  • Private Tracking Monthly$2.991 Month
  • SMS Notifications Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Hike and Fly Monthly$2.991 Month
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  • Basic Monthly 2026$2.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly 2026$4.991 Month
  • Volandoo Premium$4.991 Month
  • SMS Notifications Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Private Tracking Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Hike and Fly Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Basic Yearly 2026$29.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly 2026$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Aufwind free?
Aufwind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Volandoo Tracker free?
Volandoo Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Aufwind or Volandoo Tracker?
Volandoo Tracker is rated higher. Aufwind averages 4.0 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Volandoo Tracker averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Aufwind or Volandoo Tracker have ads?
Neither Aufwind nor Volandoo Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aufwind or Volandoo Tracker?
Aufwind ships an update every 2 months, and Volandoo Tracker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Aufwind was updated on September 11, 2026 and Volandoo Tracker on September 21, 2026.

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