Comparison

Wingman vs TASK MAKER

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, providing real-time flight instruments like variometer, wind speed, and altitude. It offers features for route planning with waypoints, airspace alerts, and live tracking for friends and family. Review and analyze your flights with detailed statistics and 3D GPS track replay.

Highlights
  • Real-time flight instruments (Vario, wind, altitude)
  • Automatic take-off and landing detection
  • Waypoint planning and import
  • Airspace alerts
  • Live tracking for friends and family
  • Detailed flight logbook with 3D replay
  • GPX, IGC, KML, CSV export
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. • 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 • 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. • Connect external Bluetooth devices (Stodeus UltraBip, Syride, XC Tracer, ...) to use their sensor data in flight • ... ## 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 • Import a set of waypoints 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 ## REAL-TIME TRACKING / SAFETY ## • 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. ## TRACK, LOG, REVIEW & ANALYZE ## Have all your flights recorded in a convenient LOGBOOK with: • 3D GPS track review (also interactively with Flight Replay) • Flight statistics • Global statistics • Compare with friends • Charts for deep analysis of your flights • Add notes to your flights (example: weather, ...) • Equipment management (What gear did you use during your flights) • 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 ## FRIENDS & WINGMAN LIVE ## • Add friends and compare statistics • Fly with friends • View your friends that are currently in flight and follow their progress on a map • Wingman LIVE: send a web link to your family so they can follow your progress and know when and where you landed ## WINGMAN + APPLE WATCH ## • Independent app: no need to have your iPhone with you • Automatic sync of your flights with your iPhone/iPad • Automatic sync of your settings with your iPhone/iPad • Flight instruments on your wrist: Vario (sound & haptic feedback), altimeter, speed, ... 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

TASK MAKER

Features
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【App Overview】 TASK MAKER is a specialized task creation tool designed with a map-centric approach. It offers an intuitive experience for planners and pilots to "create tasks directly on the map" based on geographic locations. Currently in its beta phase, the app prioritizes features tailored for paragliding and hang gliding enthusiasts. 【Key Features】 Map-Based Task Creation: Seamlessly create location-specific tasks while referencing map data. GPX Integration: Import GPX files to organize and manage your waypoints effectively. Airspace Overlay: Visualize designated airspaces while managing your flight tasks for enhanced situational awareness. Instant Sharing via QR Code: Export your created tasks as QR codes for quick synchronization with external apps like XCTrack. 【Current Beta Specifications & Limitations】 This app is currently in beta. We are actively working to expand its capabilities in future updates. Supported Files: Currently, only GPX format is supported for log imports. Supported Airspace Areas: Currently, airspace visualization is limited to the "Ashio" and "Asagiri" areas in Japan. 【Privacy Policy】 Your privacy is our priority. All imported GPX files and created task data are processed locally on your device. Your location data and files are never uploaded to external servers without your consent.

Screenshots

Wingman4 screens
TASK MAKER4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TASK MAKER at none against Wingman's 2. On price, update cadence, 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. Wingman sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. TASK MAKER asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Wingman versus TASK MAKER: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWingmanTASK MAKER
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (112 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews96.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings112 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiSolid appsKenichi Satomi

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

TASK MAKER

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

TASK MAKER

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wingman free?
Wingman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TASK MAKER free?
TASK MAKER is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Wingman or TASK MAKER have ads?
Neither Wingman nor TASK MAKER shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wingman or TASK MAKER?
Wingman ships an update weekly, and TASK MAKER weekly. Most recently, Wingman was updated on October 11, 2026 and TASK MAKER on October 6, 2026.

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