Comparison

Lufty vs WeGlide Copilot

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

Head to head
About

Lufty

This app provides offline in-flight navigation and planning tools for glider pilots. It offers task planning, numerous navigation instruments, and integration with logging devices and the gliding community. Enjoy a free trial before committing to a subscription.

Highlights
  • Offline maps and airspaces
  • Intuitive task planning
  • 29 navigation instruments
  • WeGlide integration
  • Bluetooth/Wi-Fi LXNAV integration
  • Free 60-day trial
Features
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Brand new in-flight navigation & planning app for glider pilots Lufty application was designed to help you chase your sporting goals as well as to keep you safe while flying. Lufty's main features: • Designed to work without any connection to the internet (airspaces, maps, terrain elevation model of 88 countries available for download) • Intuitive task planning • Ready for AAT, FAI, Racing tasks as well as just for flying for fun • 29 navigation instruments (everything you would expect from AAT's task Delta time to Final Glide instrument) • WeGlide integration for sharing your flights with the gliding community • Declaration to loggers ••• integrates via Bluetooth with LXNAV devices ••• integrates via Wi-Fi with LX navigation devices ••• more integrations coming very soon Terms of use: https://lufty.app/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://lufty.app/privacy-policy/ Lufty subscription: First 60 days are free of charge. In order to use Lufty you need to register in the app and select one of our subscription plans. First 60 days are free of charge. If you continue using the app after this period, you will be charged according to selected subscription plan. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase.  Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable.

About

WeGlide Copilot

Enhance your gliding flights with real-time air mass data, thermal maps, and satellite imagery. This app provides crucial information for strategic decision-making and performance improvement, even with limited cockpit connectivity.

Highlights
  • Real-time air mass data
  • Live thermal maps and updraft detection
  • High-frequency satellite imagery
  • Flight recording and backup
  • Offline mode with worldwide terrain maps
  • XC-Speed and wave forecast integration
Features
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WeGlide Copilot: Real-time Data for Gliding Make better strategic decisions and boost your flight performance with WeGlide Copilot. Access real-time air mass data, thermal maps, and satellite imagery. Specifically engineered for the challenges of cockpit connectivity. Key Features: Record Flights: The first valid flight logger app for national competitions. Great as backup. Live Vertical Airspeed: Visualize air mass climb rates along your route. Identify the best lines based on the real-time movement of all gliders in the area from OGN. Live Thermal Height: Monitor current thermal ceilings and detect weather boundaries long before you reach them. Real-Time Thermals: See active updrafts the second a glider starts circling. Tap for detailed info on altitude, strength, and age of the lift. High-Frequency Satellite: Stay ahead of the weather with images updating every 10 minutes, including rain radar and loop functions. SkySight Integration: Seamlessly view XC-Speed and wave forecasts directly on your moving map. Built for the Cockpit: Optimized to ensure data updates even with spotty LTE reception. Features a robust offline mode with worldwide terrain maps.

Screenshots

Lufty4 screens
WeGlide Copilot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: WeGlide Copilot at 5.0 against Lufty's 3.7. WeGlide Copilot also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). Lufty's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, 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. Lufty sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per 6 months and WeGlide Copilot sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $149.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WeGlide Copilot holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lufty ships an update every 3 weeks, WeGlide Copilot every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Lufty versus WeGlide Copilot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLuftyWeGlide Copilot
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLufty.appWeGlide UG

Customer experience

Lufty

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral60.0%
Negative20.0%

WeGlide Copilot

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

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Lufty

Subscriptions2
  • 6-Month Subscription2 Months trial$34.996 Months
  • 12-Month Subscription2 Months trial$49.991 Year
1 purchases

WeGlide Copilot

Subscriptions1
  • WeGlide Premium$149.991 Year

Questions

Is Lufty free?
Lufty is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WeGlide Copilot free?
WeGlide Copilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lufty or WeGlide Copilot?
WeGlide Copilot is rated higher. Lufty averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while WeGlide Copilot averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Lufty or WeGlide Copilot have ads?
Neither Lufty nor WeGlide Copilot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lufty or WeGlide Copilot?
Lufty ships an update every 3 weeks, and WeGlide Copilot every 5 days. Most recently, Lufty was updated on October 9, 2026 and WeGlide Copilot on October 7, 2026.

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