# Wingman vs Skybase

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Skybase at none against Wingman's 2. Skybase also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Wingman's advantage is ratings volume (116 vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wingman sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Skybase asks for nothing beyond the download.

Skybase 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 point the same way: 96% of Wingman's written reviews are positive against 100% of Skybase's.

Wingman ships an update weekly, Skybase monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wingman | Skybase |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (116 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wingman-paragliding-tracker/id1563883190/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skybase-paragliding/id6779036745/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **116** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 96.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 140 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iSolid apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1215383083) | [Karel Plevac](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779036747) |

## What reviewers say

### Wingman

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wingman-paragliding-tracker/id1563883190)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wingman PRO Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Wingman PRO Yearly | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ⌚ Excellent Apple Watch integration and functionality
- 📍 Accurate GPS tracking and flight logging
- 🎵 Responsive variometer with customizable audio alerts
- 🆓 Powerful features available in free version
- 🎨 Intuitive and user-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💳 Subscription-based premium model
- 🐛 Occasional app crashes on longer flights
- 🔊 Audio alert conflicts with Bluetooth headsets
- ⏸️ Pause button not visually prominent
- 🎚️ Limited customization of display units

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Skybase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skybase-paragliding/id6779036745)

This paragliding app provides pre-flight decision support with site-specific go/no-go scores, wind forecasts, and thermal predictions. In the air, it offers a GPS vario, topo maps, and airspace warnings. Post-flight, it features a detailed logbook with 3D replay and gear tracking.

**Highlights:** Pre-flight go/no-go scoring, Wind reports and thermal forecasts, GPS + barometer vario with audio, In-flight topo map and airspace warnings, Logbook with 3D terrain replay, Per-wing gear tracking, In-flight SOS and overdue-landing alert

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wingman free?

Wingman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Skybase free?

Skybase is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Wingman or Skybase?

Skybase is rated higher. Wingman averages 4.8 out of 5 from 116 ratings, while Skybase averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Wingman or Skybase have ads?

Neither Wingman nor Skybase shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wingman or Skybase?

Wingman ships an update weekly, and Skybase monthly. Most recently, Wingman was updated on October 30, 2026 and Skybase on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*