Sofia VAC vs WingLog ULM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Sofia VAC
This app provides access to French aeronautical information, including airfield details and dynamic VAC maps. Users can search for airfields by name or code, filter by runway characteristics, and download maps for offline use. It offers personalized map views with various airspace and navigational point overlays.
- Search airfields by name, ICAO code, or map
- Filter airfields by runway length and surface
- Consult dynamic VAC maps
- Personalize map views with airspaces and VFR points
- Download maps for offline access
- Receive update notifications
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The official App of the SIA, french Aeronautical Information Service FIND AN AIRFIELD Find the aerodrome or helipad of your choice by his name, ICAO code or directly on the map. Filter the airfileds according to the length of the runway and the nature of the surface. CONSULT FRENCH METROPOLITAN AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION Consult VAC maps easily from a dynamic map. Personalize your consultation by displaying the airspaces of your choice - TMA - CTR - SIV - FIR, P - D - R zones, or even the various VORs and VFR points. Manage your preferences: aerodromes or heliports - French or English - Automatic map updates. YOUR VAC MAPS WITH NO LIMIT Download geographical tiles and the VAC maps of your choice on your tablet in order to consult them at any time, even offline. UPDATES You can see your dataset's date. You'll be notified if an update is needed when openning the app. You are informed of the updates that need to be made for each VAC map on your tablet.
WingLog ULM
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WingLog is the flight companion designed for ultralight, microlight and light-sport pilots (ULM / VDS / LSA) β not a stripped-down version of a heavy IFR app, but a focused tool for how we actually fly VFR. GO / NO-GO IN PLAIN LANGUAGE Set your personal minima once. WingLog reads the latest METAR, TAF and SIGMET for your field (or the nearest station) and gives you a clear Green / Caution / Red verdict, explained in plain language β wind, crosswind, visibility, ceiling, weather, data age. It is the decision you make every morning, made faster. AUTOMATIC LOGBOOK Start tracking and fly. WingLog detects take-off and landing from GPS, identifies the airfields, and fills in route, duration, distance and the GPS track. Confirm with a tap. Your logbook stays private and syncs across your devices via iCloud. AIRFIELDS, AIRSPACE & WEATHER Browse a worldwide airfields database with runways, radio frequencies, sunrise/sunset, and the nearest weather β plus OpenAIP airspaces, navaids and VFR reporting points on an aeronautical map. Add the small UL strips that no one else maps, and share reviews and photos with the community. FLIGHT COMPUTER (E6B) Crosswind and headwind components, density altitude, top-of-descent and unit conversions β the calculations you actually use, offline. AIRCRAFT & MAINTENANCE Track engine hours (updated automatically from your flights), annual inspections and revision deadlines, with proactive reminders. Share an aircraft with co-owners: hours and flights stay in sync for everyone. ON YOUR LOCK SCREEN A Go/No-Go widget on your Lock Screen, and a Live Activity that keeps your flight timer and altitude in view while you fly. Ask Siri "Can I fly?". 3D FLIGHT REPLAY Relive any flight in 3D, with the track coloured by altitude over the real terrain you flew. METRIC OR US UNITS Visibility in metres or statute miles, pressure in hPa or inHg, temperature in Β°C or Β°F. FREE, FOR REAL Go/No-Go, the automatic logbook, GPS tracking, one aircraft and airfield browsing & contribution are free, forever. WingLog Pro unlocks the rest: PDF/CSV logbook export, advanced statistics & currency, 3D replay, unlimited aircraft, full maintenance with notifications, and aircraft sharing. Pro is an auto-renewing subscription (yearly or monthly) and starts with a 1-week free trial. β SAFETY β WingLog is a decision-support and record-keeping tool. Weather, airspace and airfield data come from third-party sources and may be incomplete or delayed. WingLog does not replace the official pre-flight briefing, NOTAMs or current aeronautical charts. The final decision always rests with the Pilot in Command. Languages: English, Italiano, EspaΓ±ol, FranΓ§ais, Deutsch. Fly safe β and remember, the final decision is always yours as PIC Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sofia VAC at none against WingLog ULM's 2. Sofia VAC also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). WingLog ULM's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. WingLog ULM sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Sofia VAC asks for nothing beyond the download.
Sofia VAC ships an update every 3 months, WingLog ULM every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and August 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sofia VAC | WingLog ULM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch β better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DIR SERVICES DE NAVIGATION AERIENNE | Giulio Fontana |
In-app purchases
Sofia VAC
No in-app purchases
WingLog ULM
- PRO Monthly Plan7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- PRO Annual Plan7 Days trial$24.991 Year






