WingCalc vs FLARM Hub
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
FLARM Hub
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This mobile application allows to manage FLARM devices with a WiFi interface. Currently supported devices: - PowerFLARM Flex - PowerFLARM Fusion - Atom UAV - Aurora The initial connection is very simple, either with the QR code, or by manually entering the ID. The connection details for multiple devices can be stored, and connected to the device with a single button click. The application checks for firmware updates and notifies the user when a new update is available. Updates can be loaded with a single click. Flight records can be uploaded to cloud services such as SeeYou and Weglide.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FLARM Hub at none against WingCalc's 1. FLARM Hub also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). WingCalc's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 12 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. WingCalc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FLARM Hub asks for nothing beyond the download.
WingCalc ships an update weekly, FLARM Hub every 12 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | WingCalc | FLARM Hub |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | App4Life Sweden AB | FLARM |
In-app purchases
WingCalc
- WingCalc Pro$0.99
FLARM Hub
No in-app purchases









