Comparison

Wingman vs Rupa

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

Rupa

Features
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Rupa is a climbing move simulator designed for indoor bouldering and climbing. With Rupa, you can upload a climbing wall photo and explore possible body positions before attempting a route. Instead of guessing every move on the wall, Rupa helps you visually plan your next move and think through body positioning, reach, balance, and movement flow. Key Features • Upload a climbing wall photo • Preview climbing moves visually • Move the body model to explore possible positions • Think through route finding before attempting the climb • Use it as a simple planning tool for bouldering sessions Who Rupa is for Rupa is for climbers who want to better understand movement before trying a problem. Whether you are working on a difficult boulder, reviewing possible beta, or simply exploring how a move might feel, Rupa gives you a visual way to plan. Rupa is not a medical, training, or injury-prevention tool. It does not provide medical advice or guarantee climbing success. It is designed as a visual planning and movement exploration tool for climbers. Plan your next move with Rupa.

Screenshots

Wingman4 screens
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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rupa 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. Rupa asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wingman ships an update weekly, Rupa every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Wingman versus Rupa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWingmanRupa
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (116 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews96.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings116 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size140 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiSolid appsMin Jun Kim

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

Rupa

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

Rupa

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wingman free?
Wingman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rupa free?
Rupa is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Wingman or Rupa have ads?
Neither Wingman nor Rupa shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wingman or Rupa?
Wingman ships an update weekly, and Rupa every 10 days. Most recently, Wingman was updated on November 3, 2026 and Rupa on October 31, 2026.

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