# FLEX LightControl vs Pilot Wingman

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FLEX LightControl at none against Pilot Wingman's 4. FLEX LightControl also leads on iOS requirement (10.3 vs 15.1). Pilot Wingman's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 26 months) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pilot Wingman sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. FLEX LightControl asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for FLEX LightControl against 5.0 for Pilot Wingman. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pilot Wingman has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

FLEX LightControl ships an update every 26 months, Pilot Wingman every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FLEX LightControl | Pilot Wingman |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flex-lightcontrol/id1486294104/reviews) | [5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot-wingman/id6749007912/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 26 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 17 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FLEX-Elektrowerkzeuge GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1064919520) | [David Welsh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828439661) |

## What reviewers say

### FLEX LightControl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flex-lightcontrol/id1486294104)

Control your FLEX DWL 2500 lamp directly from your smartphone. Adjust brightness, color temperature, and power with ease. Secure your lamp with a PIN code and manage multiple lamps.

**Highlights:** Switch lamp on/off, Adjust brightness (5 levels), Set color temperature (5 levels), Rename lamps, Set PIN code for security, Control up to 4 lamps simultaneously

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pilot Wingman

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot-wingman/id6749007912)

This app serves as a comprehensive digital logbook and utility tool for professional pilots. It automates currency tracking, allows flight history import and export, and includes essential flight tools and calculators. Pilots can also manage expenses and access aviation-related resources.

**Highlights:** Automated pilot currency tracking, Flight history import and export, Professional pilot expense tracking, Weather radar and airport information, Built-in flight tools and calculators, Crew duty/rest/flight legality calculator

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wingman Basic Membership | $12.99 | per month |
| Wingman Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Wingman Basic Membership | $129.99 | per year |
| Wingman Annual | $129.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FLEX LightControl free?

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

### Is Pilot Wingman free?

Pilot Wingman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FLEX LightControl or Pilot Wingman?

FLEX LightControl and Pilot Wingman are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 7 ratings respectively.

### Do FLEX LightControl or Pilot Wingman have ads?

Neither FLEX LightControl nor Pilot Wingman shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FLEX LightControl or Pilot Wingman?

FLEX LightControl ships an update every 26 months, and Pilot Wingman every 10 days. Most recently, FLEX LightControl was updated on June 11, 2026 and Pilot Wingman on June 4, 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.*