# Aufwind vs Volandoo Tracker

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aufwind | Volandoo Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aufwind-glider-flight-prep/id1472566219/reviews) | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/volandoo-tracker/id1636933189/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 120 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fifteen Jugglers Software UG](https://appshunter.io/developer/292972357) | [Pedro Enrique Cifres](https://appshunter.io/developer/377666805) |

## What reviewers say

### Aufwind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aufwind-glider-flight-prep/id1472566219)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aufwind Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Aufwind Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


### Volandoo Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/volandoo-tracker/id1636933189)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Private Tracking Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| SMS Notifications Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Hike and Fly Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Basic Monthly 2026 | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly 2026 | $4.99 | per month |
| Volandoo Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| SMS Notifications Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Private Tracking Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Hike and Fly Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Basic Yearly 2026 | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly 2026 | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*