Comparison

Wingman vs ParaMotor Flight 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, 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

ParaMotor Flight Tracker

Features
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ParaMotor Flight Tracker records your paramotor flights with GPS telemetry, route history, and post-flight review tools. Start a flight from your iPhone or Apple Watch, keep recording while your phone is locked, and review the saved route after landing. The Apple Watch app shows a large return-to-launch arrow during flight so your takeoff point stays easy to find at a glance. Features: - GPS flight recording with speed, altitude, climb rate, and route history - Apple Watch recording controls and return-to-launch guidance - Flight library with searchable saved flights - Post-flight route preview, notes, and editable flight details - Playback, telemetry charts, trimming, import, and export tools - GPX, KML, CSV, JSON, and backup ZIP export support - Background location recording while a flight is active Ads are never shown on the active in-flight recording/navigation screen. A one-time Remove Ads purchase is available.

Screenshots

Wingman4 screens
ParaMotor Flight Tracker3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Wingman at none against ParaMotor Flight Tracker's shown. Wingman also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.4 vs 18.2). On price, in-app purchases 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 and ParaMotor Flight Tracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wingman ships an update weekly, ParaMotor Flight Tracker every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Wingman versus ParaMotor Flight Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWingmanParaMotor Flight Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (112 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews96.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings112 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.4 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiSolid appsKEITH TAYLOR HUMPF

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

ParaMotor Flight 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
1 purchases

ParaMotor Flight Tracker

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Wingman free?
Wingman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ParaMotor Flight Tracker free?
ParaMotor Flight Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Wingman or ParaMotor Flight Tracker have ads?
ParaMotor Flight Tracker shows ads; Wingman does not.
Which is updated more often, Wingman or ParaMotor Flight Tracker?
Wingman ships an update weekly, and ParaMotor Flight Tracker every 5 weeks. Most recently, Wingman was updated on October 18, 2026 and ParaMotor Flight Tracker on October 10, 2026.

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