Glider Polar vs Chart Guide Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Glider Polar
This app predicts glider performance by allowing users to adjust gross weight and headwind. Experienced pilots can explore the impact of water ballast on glide ratio and speed, while beginners can visualize how wind and weight affect performance.
- Predicts glider glide performance
- Adjustable gross weight
- Adjustable headwind component
- Shows effect of water ballast
- Illustrates wind and weight impact
Read full descriptionHide full description
Glider Polar predicts the glide performance of any glider. The user can vary the glider's gross weight and headwind component and immediately see the effect on glider performance. Experienced pilots can use the app to see how water ballast affects the glide ratio and cruise speed. For those new to gliding, the app clearly illustrates the effect of wind and weight on performance.
Chart Guide Pro
Learn to interpret aeronautical charts with this intuitive guide. It simplifies complex aviation mapping information for pilots and enthusiasts.
- Understand aeronautical charts
- Simplify aviation mapping
- Pilot-friendly interface
- Learn chart interpretation
Read full descriptionHide full description
Chart Guide Pro is an easy way to understand how to use aeronautical charts
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Glider Polar at 5.0 against Chart Guide Pro's 1.0. Glider Polar also leads on price ($2.99 vs $5.99). On ratings volume, 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
Glider Polar costs $2.99 and Chart Guide Pro $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Glider Polar holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Glider Polar | Chart Guide Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 — better | $5.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | Every 21 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Robert Walker | Gadir Mamedov |
In-app purchases
Glider Polar
No in-app purchases
Chart Guide Pro
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Glider Polar free?
Is Chart Guide Pro free?
Which has better reviews, Glider Polar or Chart Guide Pro?
Do Glider Polar or Chart Guide Pro have ads?
Which is updated more often, Glider Polar or Chart Guide Pro?
Other comparisons
