Comparison

WingCalc vs Handy Pilot

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

WingCalc

This aviation calculator provides essential flight calculations for pilots, from preflight planning to in-flight decisions. It offers instant results for density altitude, runway wind components, and navigation planning, with a dashboard for all flight parameters.

Highlights
  • Density altitude and pressure altitude calculations
  • Runway wind component determination
  • Navigation planning with wind correction
  • Flight parameters dashboard
  • Live GPS with real-time coordinates
  • Automatic magnetic variation detection
Features
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WingCalc - Aviation Calculator Essential flight calculations for pilots, right in your pocket. WingCalc is the aviation calculator companion designed for student pilots, private pilots, and flight enthusiasts. Get instant results for the calculations you need most - from preflight planning to in-flight decisions. DENSITY ALTITUDE Calculate density altitude and pressure altitude with real-time performance warnings. Know when conditions will affect your aircraft's climb rate, takeoff roll, and overall performance. RUNWAY WIND Instantly determine headwind and crosswind components for any runway. Enter wind direction, speed, and runway heading to get the numbers you need for safe takeoffs and landings. NAVIGATION Plan your cross-country flights with wind correction angle, true heading, magnetic heading, compass heading, and ground speed calculations. Optional compass deviation input for precise navigation. DASHBOARD View all your flight parameters at a glance. WCA, headings, ground speed, wind components, and altitude calculations - all in one place. PRO FEATURES - Live GPS: Real-time coordinates, altitude, ground speed, and heading - Automatic magnetic variation detection based on your location - Ad-free experience Perfect for flight training, cross-country planning, or quick calculations on the ramp. Simple, fast, and reliable.

About

Handy Pilot

This app offers a suite of aviation-specific calculation tools for pilots of all levels. It simplifies complex flight planning and in-flight adjustments with features like unit conversion, wind component calculation, and descent rate planning. Enhance your flight efficiency and safety with these essential tools.

Highlights
  • Unit Converter for flight operations
  • Time Calculator for flight planning
  • Turning Radius and STD Rate Turn calculations
  • Wind Component and Limitation calculators
  • Descent Rate and Path Angle calculators
  • ILS and PAPI indication calculations
  • Holding Entry Pattern and Load Factor calculations
Features
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"Handy Pilot" is designed to be used not only by trainees but also by professional pilots. It will become the best partner that can perform complex calculations on your behalf. With this app, your daily flight will definitely become smarter. Enjoy Handy Pilot and have a safe flight. Tools : "Unit Converter" - converts units used in everyday flight operations. "Time Calculator" - add, subtract, multiply, and divide time values. "Turning Radius" - calculates the turning radius based on speed and bank angle. "STD Rate Turn" - calculates the bank angle for making a standard rate turn. "Wind Component" - calculates the crosswind and headwind components. "Wind Limitation" - calculates the wind speed that can meet your limitation, in each wind direction. "Descent Rate" - calculates the descent rate required to maintain the desired path. "ILS Height Check" - calculates the passing altitude at the desired point based on the temperature at that time. "Path Calculator" - calculates the actual path angle based on the true altitude. "Descent Point" - calculates the starting point of descent to obtain the desired descent angle based on the true altitude. "PAPI" - calculates the altitude at which each PAPI indication can be obtained at the desired point. "ILS vs PAPI" - calculates the change in the PAPI indication during the ILS approach. "Entry Pattern" - calculates holding entry pattern based on heading. "Load Factor" - calculates the load factor based on the bank angle. It can also calculate the bank angle at which any load factor can be obtained. * Available on iOS 14.1 and later. * Purchase is required to use all the features.

Screenshots

WingCalc4 screens
Handy Pilot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Handy Pilot at 5.0 against WingCalc's 2.0. Handy Pilot also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (14.1 vs 18.6). WingCalc's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. WingCalc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Handy Pilot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Handy Pilot holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WingCalc ships an update weekly, Handy Pilot every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
WingCalc versus Handy Pilot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWingCalcHandy Pilot
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.614.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApp4Life Sweden ABShin Nariai

Customer experience

WingCalc

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Handy Pilot

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

WingCalc

One-time1
  • WingCalc Pro$0.99
1 purchases

Handy Pilot

One-time1
  • Unlock All Features$2.99

Questions

Is WingCalc free?
WingCalc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Handy Pilot free?
Handy Pilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WingCalc or Handy Pilot?
Handy Pilot is rated higher. WingCalc averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Handy Pilot averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do WingCalc or Handy Pilot have ads?
Handy Pilot shows ads; WingCalc does not.
Which is updated more often, WingCalc or Handy Pilot?
WingCalc ships an update weekly, and Handy Pilot every 3 days. Most recently, WingCalc was updated on October 24, 2026 and Handy Pilot on October 12, 2026.

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