# Lufty vs XCSoar

The clearest difference is rating: XCSoar at 5.0 against Lufty's 3.7. XCSoar also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (50% vs 20%). Lufty's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lufty sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per 6 months. XCSoar asks for nothing beyond the download.

XCSoar holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Lufty's written reviews are positive against 50% of XCSoar's.

Lufty ships an update every 3 weeks, XCSoar every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lufty | XCSoar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lufty/id1555496439/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xcsoar/id6741046464/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 83 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lufty.app](https://appshunter.io/developer/1555496441) | [praechtig gbr](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483050323) |

## What reviewers say

### Lufty

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lufty/id1555496439)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 6-Month Subscription | $34.99 | per 6 months |
| 12-Month Subscription | $49.99 | per year |


### XCSoar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xcsoar/id6741046464)

An open-source flight navigation tool for gliders and sailplanes. It offers a moving map, task planning, airspace data, and thermal detection to aid pilots in route optimization and real-time flight information.

**Highlights:** Moving map display, Task planning, Airspace information, Thermal detection, Route optimization, Real-time flight data

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lufty free?

Lufty is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is XCSoar free?

XCSoar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lufty or XCSoar?

XCSoar is rated higher. Lufty averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while XCSoar averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Lufty or XCSoar have ads?

Neither Lufty nor XCSoar shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lufty or XCSoar?

Lufty ships an update every 3 weeks, and XCSoar every 2 months. Most recently, Lufty was updated on September 23, 2026 and XCSoar on September 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*