Wingman vs XC Fly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
XC Fly
This app provides a comprehensive cockpit with variometer, GPS, and flight data, alongside automatic flight recording and a detailed logbook. It offers offline maps, navigation tools, and a community platform for pilots.
- Audio variometer, altimeter, GPS, speed, compass
- Automatic IGC recording with takeoff/landing detection
- Flight history with map, charts, and stats
- Offline airspace, obstacles, and airport maps
- Waypoint navigation and XC route planning
- Real-time multi-pilot live tracking
- Community feed, profiles, and achievements
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Your cockpit, logbook, and flying community — in one app. Precision vario, GPS, airspace, and live tracking for every launch. FULL COCKPIT • Audio variometer, altimeter, GPS, speed, and compass • Fuel and engine data for paramotor • Thermal assistant and wind estimator RECORDING & LOGBOOK • Automatic IGC recording (FAI standard) with takeoff & landing detection • Flight history with map, charts, and stats • 3D replay of your track MAPS & NAVIGATION • Airspace, obstacles, airports, and flying sites — works offline • Waypoint navigation and XC route planning LIVE & COMMUNITY • Real-time multi-pilot live tracking • Feed, profiles, achievements, and groups — "Strava for free flight" • Good-weather-to-fly alerts near you FOR EVERY PILOT Paragliding, paramotor, hang gliding, and ultralight. Connect instruments via Bluetooth, get voice alerts, and fly with everything in your pocket. XCFLY built by the community. Fly safe! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Wingman at 116 against XC Fly's 1. Wingman also leads on review sentiment (96% vs 83%). XC Fly's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Wingman sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and XC Fly sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
XC Fly holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wingman has 116 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 96% of Wingman's written reviews are positive against 83% of XC Fly's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Wingman ships an update weekly, XC Fly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Wingman | XC Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (116 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 96.0% of reviews — better | 83.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 116 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 140 MB | 115 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | iSolid apps | DAC RIO CLARO DESENVOLVIMENTO COMERCIO E LICENCIAMENTO DE SOFTWARES LTDA |
Customer experience
Wingman
XC Fly
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
XC Fly
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Wingman
- Wingman PRO Monthly$9.991 Month
- Wingman PRO Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
XC Fly
- XCFLY Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
- XC FLY Schools$22.991 Month
- XCFLY Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
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- XC FLY Schools Yearly$229.991 Year








