Comparison

Wingman vs RideMetrics

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

RideMetrics

Record and analyze motorcycle rides with detailed telemetry data. Track progress on specific routes, review sector times, and compare performance over time. Export your ride data for deeper analysis.

Highlights
  • Record rides turn-by-turn
  • Import GeoJSON routes
  • Automatic route splitting
  • Track speed, lean angle, and G-force
  • Compare ride history
  • Export ride data (CSV, GPX)
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RideMetrics allows motorcyclists to record rides turn by turn and convert them into clear, useful data. Create a route for a ride or import a planned GeoJSON route. App will split it into sectors, and review each of them with maps, timing and telemetry. RideMetrics tracks time splits, speed, lean angle, lateral G and longitudinal G, so you can see what happened across the whole route, specific sector or any exact moment. After you can compare to previous hits. It's crucial for the person who: • Often rides the same route and want to measure the progress. • What to see exact numbers of the rides • Review sector times, average speed, max speed, min speed and lean angle • Compare ride history on saved routes • View route direction and segment-by-segment results What app can do for you: • Import routes from GeoJSON files or record on the go with max precision GPS and motion data • Automatically split routes into rideable sections based on your preferences. • Export ride results as CSV and GPX • Export raw telemetry for deeper analysis RideMetrics is built for training, route review and personal analysis. Your ride data stays on your device only. The free version keeps up to 5 saved routes plus your latest recorded route. RideMetrics Premium unlocks the full ride toolkit, including unlimited saved routes, advanced ride history, export and backup tools, and premium telemetry views. Use responsibly and follow local traffic laws. RideMetrics is intended for personal analysis and training environments, not for unsafe riding. Privacy Policy: https://ridemetrics.online/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Wingman4 screens
RideMetrics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RideMetrics at none against Wingman's 2. On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. RideMetrics asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wingman ships an update weekly, RideMetrics every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Wingman versus RideMetrics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWingmanRideMetrics
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (116 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews96.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings116 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size140 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiSolid appsKamran Akh

Customer experience

Wingman

All ratings116 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral2.6%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews276 reviews
Positive96.0%
Neutral1.8%
Negative2.2%

RideMetrics

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

RideMetrics

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

RideMetrics

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wingman free?
Wingman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RideMetrics free?
RideMetrics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Wingman or RideMetrics have ads?
Neither Wingman nor RideMetrics shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wingman or RideMetrics?
Wingman ships an update weekly, and RideMetrics every 4 days. Most recently, Wingman was updated on October 30, 2026 and RideMetrics on September 26, 2026.

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