Comparison

WingCalc vs QFE App

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

QFE App

Features
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QFE App allows skydivers to configure their safety devices and altimeters, and control the parameters of their jumps.

Screenshots

WingCalc4 screens
QFE App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QFE App at none against WingCalc's 1. QFE App also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. WingCalc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. QFE App asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
WingCalc versus QFE App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWingCalcQFE App
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApp4Life Sweden ABMaP

In-app purchases

1 purchases

WingCalc

One-time1
  • WingCalc Pro$0.99
None

QFE App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WingCalc free?
WingCalc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QFE App free?
QFE App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WingCalc or QFE App have ads?
Neither WingCalc nor QFE App shows ads.

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