Comparison

Wingman vs Volandoo Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Wingman

This app tracks and logs paragliding flights with detailed instruments and analysis tools. It offers live tracking, social features to connect with friends, and waypoint planning. Enjoy 3D replays and share your flights easily.

Highlights
  • Vario with customizable sound alerts
  • Automatic takeoff and landing detection
  • Live map display and friend tracking
  • 3D flight replay and video creation
  • Detailed flight statistics and analysis
  • Gear management with maintenance reminders
  • GPX, IGC, KML, and CSV import/export
  • Apple Watch independent app
Features
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Track and log your flights while improving them thanks to the various instruments (Vario, wind,...) providing useful information during the flight. Also on Apple Watch. ## FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS ## • Vario (very powerful, using the combination of multiple sensors a.k.a sensor fusion) with sound (bips according to the vertical speed). Customizable. • TAKE-OFF DETECTION: focus on your preparation, the recording will start automatically • LANDING DETECTION: on landing, the recording will stop automatically. You'll thus never forget to save. • Ground speed • Altitude • Wind speed estimation • Wind direction estimation • Live map display of your location • Fly with friends: view your friends in flight nearby on the navigation map • Glide ratio • Distance & Time • Heading • Connect external Bluetooth devices (Stodeus UltraBip, Syride, XC Tracer, ...) to use their sensor data in flight ## TRACK, LOG, REVIEW & ANALYZE ## Have all your flights recorded in a convenient LOGBOOK with: • 3D Flight Replay: relive each flight over the terrain, move through it or play it back full screen • Create 3D videos of your flights to share on social media • Triangles: best FAI or flat triangle of each flight, with its XContest and DHV-XC points • Flight statistics • Global statistics • Compare with friends • Charts for deep analysis of your flights • Add notes to your flights (example: weather, ...) • Gear management: assign your gear to flights, see its statistics and get maintenance reminders • GPX import & export • IGC import & export (digitally signed and officially accepted by FAI-CIVL / XContest / DHV-XC) • KML export • CSV export (one flight or entire flightbook) • Instant sharing of a flight summary to any social media / messaging app • Online backup • Sync between devices • XContest / FAI-CIVL / DHV-XC export ## WINGMAN + APPLE WATCH ## • Independent app: no need to have your iPhone with you • Automatic sync of your flights and settings with your iPhone/iPad • Flight instruments on your wrist: Vario (sound & haptic feedback), altimeter, speed, ... • Customizable instrument pages: choose, reorder and set what each one shows, incl. a 5-metric page ## FRIENDS, LIVE TRACKING & SAFETY ## • Add friends and compare statistics • See your friends' logbooks and replay their flights in 3D • View your friends that are currently in flight and follow their progress on a map • Send a Wingman LIVE link to your friends and family so they can follow your progress in real time. They'll be informed of when and where you landed. • Send your current position to external Live Tracking services such as FFVL Safe, PureTrack.io, and more. ## WAYPOINTS ## • Set and edit waypoints to plan your routes with precision. This feature allows you to mark key locations, track progress, and navigate efficiently. • Import a set of waypoints by scanning a QR code or from a .wpt file ## AIRSPACES ## • When in flight, Wingman will show you the nearby airspaces, and alert you when you are close or in an airspace The app will be improved over time based on your feedback. The app respects your privacy. I hope you enjoy it! John --------- The terms of use & privacy policy can be found here: https://wingmanfly.app/terms-and-privacy.html

About

Volandoo Tracker

This app provides live tracking and a flight logbook for hang gliding and paragliding pilots. It automatically detects launches and landings, stops GPS after flights, and can notify others of your flight status via messaging apps or SMS. All flights are saved and can be analyzed and shared.

Highlights
  • Live flight tracking
  • Automatic launch/landing detection
  • GPS auto-stop
  • Flight status notifications (Telegram, SMS)
  • Flight logbook with analysis
  • IGC file upload
Features
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Volandoo is a live tracking and logbook service for hang gliding and paragliding. The App has been built using native APIs for performance, bundle size, and stability reasons. It is designed to be a "set it and forget it" for the pilot. It detects your launch and landing and automatically stops after the flight ends. The app can also notify others about your flight via Telegram, or SMS. Volandoo also offers the Logbook for your flights. Every time use the Tracker the flight processed is saved. You can also upload IGCs and add them to your logbook. (in the webapp) What does Tracker offer that others don't? 1. Live tracking, anyone can watch you and others in realtime 2. Launching and landing detection and automatically stops GPS 3. Automatic notifications via Telegram and/or SMS to others about your status, as well as Facebook and/or Twitter posts 4. All flights are processed, analyzed, and saved in the Logbook for later viewing and sharing End User License Agreement (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Wingman4 screens
Volandoo Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Wingman at weekly against Volandoo Tracker's monthly. Wingman also leads on review sentiment (96% vs 75%) and ratings volume (116 vs 3). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Wingman sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Volandoo Tracker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wingman holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wingman has 116 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of Wingman's written reviews are positive against 75% of Volandoo Tracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wingman ships an update weekly, Volandoo Tracker monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Wingman versus Volandoo Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWingmanVolandoo Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (116 ratings) — better4.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews96.0% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings116 — better3
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size140 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiSolid appsPedro Enrique Cifres

Customer experience

Wingman

All ratings116 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral2.6%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews276 reviews
Positive96.0%
Neutral1.8%
Negative2.2%

Volandoo Tracker

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

Wingman

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Apple Watch app crashes during extended flights
  • Landing detection not working on Apple Watch Ultra
  • Vario sound stops working after recent updates
  • Flight data loss when phone loses satellite signal
  • Takeoff detection timeout after ~10 minutes
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  • Device sync issues between iPhone and iPad
  • Pause button invisible or difficult to locate
  • Map display fails to load during flight review
  • Vario audio conflicts with phone calls and Bluetooth headsets
  • Duplicate reviews from same user appearing in logbook

Requested features

17 requests
  • 3D flight visualization and replay (now implemented)
  • Lifetime purchase option instead of subscription
  • Ability to rotate Apple Watch display 90 degrees
  • Cloud backup and sync across devices
  • Flight logbook filtering and sorting functions
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  • Custom equipment/aircraft profiles
  • External Bluetooth vario/barometer connectivity
  • Thermal centering assistance
  • Altitude-based audio beacon system
  • Weather integration and live weather overlays
  • Flight sharing with other pilots
  • Compass display option on Apple Watch
  • Mixed unit selection (e.g., km/h speed with feet altitude)
  • Automatic flight replay playback
  • Video export of flight replay
  • IGC file digital signature for competition uploads
  • Flight notes and equipment logging

Volandoo Tracker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Wingman

Subscriptions2
  • Wingman PRO Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Wingman PRO Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
10 purchases

Volandoo Tracker

Subscriptions10
  • Private Tracking Monthly$2.991 Month
  • SMS Notifications Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Hike and Fly Monthly$2.991 Month
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  • Basic Monthly 2026$2.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly 2026$4.991 Month
  • Volandoo Premium$4.991 Month
  • Private Tracking Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Hike and Fly Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Basic Yearly 2026$29.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly 2026$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Wingman free?
Wingman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Volandoo Tracker free?
Volandoo Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Wingman or Volandoo Tracker?
Wingman is rated higher. Wingman averages 4.8 out of 5 from 116 ratings, while Volandoo Tracker averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Wingman or Volandoo Tracker have ads?
Neither Wingman nor Volandoo Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wingman or Volandoo Tracker?
Wingman ships an update weekly, and Volandoo Tracker monthly. Most recently, Wingman was updated on November 3, 2026 and Volandoo Tracker on November 3, 2026.

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