Comparison

Aufwind vs Wingit Paragliding Map

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

Wingit Paragliding Map

This app provides essential flight data for paragliding, including flying sites, wind conditions, and airspaces. It's designed to be a comprehensive tool for pilots, even in areas with poor internet connectivity.

Highlights
  • Flying site information
  • Wind data
  • Airspace details
  • Glide angle calculations
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Wingit is the Swiss army knife for your next flying adventure. Flying sites, winds, airspaces, glide angle, and more at your fingertips. Wingit it designed to give you everything in one place and to work well even when your connection is spotty, letting you pivot on-the-go no matter the conditions you encounter.

Screenshots

Aufwind4 screens
Wingit Paragliding Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wingit Paragliding Map at none against Aufwind's 2. Wingit Paragliding Map also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Aufwind's advantage is ratings volume (20 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support 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. Wingit Paragliding Map asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Aufwind against 4.0 for Wingit Paragliding Map. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aufwind has 20 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aufwind ships an update every 2 months, Wingit Paragliding Map weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Aufwind versus Wingit Paragliding Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAufwindWingit Paragliding Map
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (20 ratings)4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings20 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFifteen Jugglers Software UGSebastian Jeltsch

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Aufwind

Subscriptions2
  • Aufwind Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Aufwind Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
None

Wingit Paragliding Map

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Aufwind free?
Aufwind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wingit Paragliding Map free?
Wingit Paragliding Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Aufwind or Wingit Paragliding Map?
Wingit Paragliding Map is rated higher. Aufwind averages 4.0 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Wingit Paragliding Map averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Aufwind or Wingit Paragliding Map have ads?
Neither Aufwind nor Wingit Paragliding Map shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aufwind or Wingit Paragliding Map?
Aufwind ships an update every 2 months, and Wingit Paragliding Map weekly. Most recently, Aufwind was updated on October 26, 2026 and Wingit Paragliding Map on October 27, 2026.

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