# SeeYou Navigator vs XCSoar

The clearest difference is rating: XCSoar at 5.0 against SeeYou Navigator's 4.1. XCSoar also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (4 vs 1). SeeYou Navigator's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and ratings volume (27 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SeeYou Navigator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. XCSoar asks for nothing beyond the download.

XCSoar holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SeeYou Navigator has 27 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.

SeeYou Navigator ships an update weekly, XCSoar monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SeeYou Navigator | XCSoar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seeyou-navigator/id1485383554/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xcsoar/id6741046464/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **27** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 94 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Naviter](https://appshunter.io/developer/543826294) | [praechtig gbr](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483050323) |

## What reviewers say

### SeeYou Navigator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seeyou-navigator/id1485383554)

This app provides navigation for soaring pilots, recording flights and offering safety features like glide assistance. It displays live weather and traffic data, connects to cockpit instruments, and allows direct uploads to online contest platforms.

**Highlights:** Flight recording, Safe landing glide assistance, Live weather and traffic data, Bluetooth instrument connection, Direct upload to online contests, Task navigation, Airspace warnings

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SeeYou Subscription - 1 month | $14.99 | per month |
| SeeYou Subscription - 1 year | $54.99 | per year |


### XCSoar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xcsoar/id6741046464)

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.

**Highlights:** Moving map display, Task planning, Airspace information, Thermal detection, Route optimization, Real-time flight data

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SeeYou Navigator free?

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

### Is XCSoar free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SeeYou Navigator or XCSoar?

XCSoar is rated higher. SeeYou Navigator averages 4.1 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while XCSoar averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SeeYou Navigator or XCSoar have ads?

Neither SeeYou Navigator nor XCSoar shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SeeYou Navigator or XCSoar?

SeeYou Navigator ships an update weekly, and XCSoar monthly. Most recently, SeeYou Navigator was updated on October 29, 2026 and XCSoar on October 24, 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.*