Comparison

Wingman vs BipLink

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 like a variometer and wind estimation. It offers 3D flight replays, analysis tools, and social features to share progress with friends. It's also available on Apple Watch for independent use.

Highlights
  • Vario with customizable sound alerts
  • Automatic takeoff and landing detection
  • 3D flight replay and video creation
  • Flight statistics and deep analysis
  • Live tracking and friend location sharing
  • Apple Watch independent app
  • Waypoint and airspace display
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

BipLink

This app allows users to manage and personalize Stodeus variometer/GPS loggers. It provides access to a flight logbook for syncing, viewing, and sharing flights, along with annual statistics. Firmware updates and user guides are also available.

Highlights
  • Personalize instrument profiles
  • Sync, view, and share flights
  • Track annual flight statistics
  • Wireless firmware updates
  • Access user guides
  • Demo mode exploration
Read full description

BipLink is a game-changer for managing your Stodeus variometer / GPS logger. Set up your UltraBip or BlueBip just the way you like and personalize up to three profiles for any kind of flight. With exclusive access to the Stodeus LogBook, you can sync, view, and share your flights, track annual stats to monitor wing wear. And for total peace of mind, your instrument stays up to date with wireless firmware updates. Instant access is also provided to user guides for all Stodeus instruments, including BipBip PRO V2 and miniBip V2. The full experience can even be explored in demo mode, without an instrument. No ads, no fees. Just free. BipLink – because your flights deserve the perfect setup.

Screenshots

Wingman4 screens
BipLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wingman at 96% against BipLink's 50%. Wingman also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). BipLink's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. BipLink asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wingman holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wingman has 116 ratings behind it against 2, 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 50% of BipLink's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wingman ships an update weekly, BipLink every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Wingman versus BipLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWingmanBipLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (116 ratings) — better4.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews96.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings116 — better2
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size140 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiSolid appsStodeus

Customer experience

Wingman

All ratings116 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral2.6%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews278 reviews
Positive96.0%
Neutral1.8%
Negative2.2%

BipLink

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

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

BipLink

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
None

BipLink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wingman free?
Wingman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BipLink free?
BipLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Wingman or BipLink?
Wingman is rated higher. Wingman averages 4.8 out of 5 from 116 ratings, while BipLink averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Wingman or BipLink have ads?
Neither Wingman nor BipLink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wingman or BipLink?
Wingman ships an update weekly, and BipLink every 2 months. Most recently, Wingman was updated on November 11, 2026 and BipLink on November 4, 2026.

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