WingX® vs Holding Pattern Computer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WingX®
This aviation app provides a GPS-enabled moving map with VFR and IFR charts, weather overlays, and advanced navigation features. It offers subscription options for enhanced functionality, including instrument approach procedures and routing.
- GPS-enabled moving map
- VFR and IFR charts
- Animated weather overlays
- Instrument approach procedure display
- Minimum Vectoring Altitude overlays
- Flight recording and playback
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WingX® Pro7's simple subscription model: ● VFR Free! and MilitaryFree! - only VFR flying or Active or Retired Military? Subscription is free. ● $74.95 annual subscription (or $199.95 for 3 years) ● $74.95 for Advanced IFR Subscription ● Free: 30-day Free Period ● Free: Synthetic Vision and Fuel Prices (with current subscription) Annual Subscription Includes VFR Sectionals, IFR Enroute Low and High, TACs, Flyway, Helicopter, Grand Canyon, and IFR Area charts plus APDs (geo-referenced), IAPs, etc Advanced IFR Subscription IAP geo-referencing, IAP Routing and ChartTouch New! Features: ● Display Instrument Approach Procedures on the Moving Map. ● Minimum Vectoring Altitude Overlays on the Moving Map. ● New Advanced Moving Map with significant performance and stability improvements ● Visual region-based moving map data download selection. Faster downloads by downloading only what you need. ● Improved weather display - better animation, faster downloading, and vastly less network bandwidth usage ● Reworked data dissemination process to enable earlier release of cycle data, improved dual-cycle data management, dynamic real-time system configuration. ● Winner of many awards including multiple Stevie Awards, Appy Awards, and Aviation Consumer. GPS-Enabled Moving Map ● VFR Sectionals, IFR Enroute Low and High, TACs, Flyways, Helicopter, Grand Canyon, and IFR Area charts ● Wx Overlays including NEXRAD composite and many other weather overlay types with animation, transparency, and low-bandwidth option (e.g. hotel rooms) ● DP, STAR, and IAP Routing (iPad only) ● North Up or Track Up ● Split Screen ● Business locations on Airport Diagrams ● ADS-B In-Flight Weather and Traffic ● X-Plane and MS Flight Sim compatible ● Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS) - terrain and obstacles ● SmartTaxi™ - advanced taxi warning system ● FlightShare™ - share routes on the ground or in the air! ● traca™ Technology - simply draw the route ● WingX Rewind™ - record and playback flights including GPS, AHRS, and Pitot-Static. ● Auto switch to Airport Diagram ● Class B Transitions ● Search And Rescue Grids and Patterns (old/new) - Parallel, Square, Sector, and Auto Fill Grid - supports MGRS ● Overlay terrain and obstacles (terrain up to 60N) ● State Lines ● Airspace overlays ● Airspace Notifications ● Passive RADAR Altimeter - Terrain Elevation or AGL ● Terrain Profile View - with climb angle and 500fpm descent lines ● AHRS-driven Attitude Indicator ● Built-in Simulator ● Extra dimming for night operations ● Rubber-Banding ● User-Defined Waypoints ● Multi-Page Notepad with Undo ● Runway Extensions and Traffic Patterns ● Easy GPS Calibration - tap on moving map's altitude ● Count-Up/Down timers ● Numerous aircraft icons ● Stadium TFRs Approach Charts ● Print charts wirelessly ● Rotate DPs and STARs ● Draw on approach charts Wx Text ● Color-coded and decoded METARs, TAFs, winds/temps aloft ● METAR Density Altitude and Freezing Levels Route Planning ● Victor Airways, Jetways, DPs, STARs, and even IAPs! ● Total and Longer Than Direct distances ● Flight Log shows Headings, GS, ETE, Fuel Burn using winds aloft ● Optimize Altitude for winds aloft Flight Service ● Flight Plans and Weather Briefings with Leidos. Can be reused for fast filing ● File, Close, and Cancel flight plans ● Route and Area Weather Briefings ● Aircraft Manager for auto-fill E6B ● TAS ● Conversions ● Distance-Speed-Time ● Pressure/Density Altitude ● Winds Aloft ● Runway Winds ● IFR Climb ● Descent Rate Documents ● ACS and PTS ● Parts of the AIM ● AC61-65H - Including Endorsements ● AC61-67C - Stall and Spin Awarenes ● Pilot/Controller Glossary ● Aeronautical Contractions ● User-Documents Integrated Help System ● Built-in mini-manual Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Follow Us! Twitter: @hiltonsoftware Facebook: @hiltonsoftware Instagram: @hilton.software
Holding Pattern Computer
Master complex flight maneuvers with intuitive, turn-by-turn guidance for various entry types and holds. This app analyzes wind patterns and flight dynamics to provide real-time, adaptive directions, minimizing pilot workload and maximizing path accuracy for safe navigation.
- Turn-by-turn guidance for Direct, Teardrop, and Parallel entries
- Real-time wind correction and flight dynamics analysis
- High-Precision Entry (HPE) system
- Advanced Holding Pattern Solution (HPS)
- EFC algorithms
- Hybrid Parallel/Teardrop entry method
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Fly with Confidence: Holding Pattern App Elevate your flying skills with Version 3.0 of the Holding Pattern App, meticulously crafted by aerospace experts. Ideal for both new and experienced pilots, this app turns complex flight maneuvers into simple, intuitive instructions. Navigate the skies with precision using our turn-by-turn guidance for Direct, Teardrop, and Parallel entries and holds, ensuring perfect alignment with your flight path. Our patented technology analyzes wind patterns and flight dynamics to provide real-time, actionable directions that adapt to your needs, from bank limits to wind adjustments. Version 3.0 introduces the only High-Precision Entry (HPE) system integrated with advanced Holding Pattern Solution (HPS) and EFC algorithms. Tested in real aircraft and simulators, including a 747-400 and a 747-400 Level D simulator, this update minimizes pilot workload and maximizes path accuracy. Experience our innovative Hybrid Parallel/Teardrop entry method to manage airspace efficiently, even in strong winds. Each feature is designed with safety in mind, from individual data input screens that enhance focus to comprehensive guides and resources for in-depth learning. The new update also includes improved dialog boxes for crucial data input and seamless integration into your flight routine, ensuring you stay within FAA-regulated airspace. With the Holding Pattern App, excellence in flying isn’t just a goal—it’s your new reality. Ready to transform your flying experience? Download now and visit HoldingPattern.com for more information.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: WingX® at Free against Holding Pattern Computer's $11.99. WingX® also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months) and chart position (#196 vs unranked). Holding Pattern Computer's advantage is review sentiment (91% vs 47%) and rating (4.9 vs 3.6). On ratings volume, ads 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
WingX® is free to download; Holding Pattern Computer costs $11.99 up front. WingX® sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Holding Pattern Computer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Holding Pattern Computer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 181 and 176 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of WingX®'s written reviews are positive against 91% of Holding Pattern Computer's.
WingX® ships an update every 2 months, Holding Pattern Computer every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WingX® | Holding Pattern Computer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $11.99 |
| Rating | 3.6 (181 ratings) | 4.9 (176 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 47.4% of reviews | 90.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 181 — better | 176 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #196 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 12.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hilton Software LLC | Aviation Mobile Apps, LLC. |
Customer experience
WingX®
Holding Pattern Computer
Bugs and requests
WingX®
Reported bugs
25 issues- Password reset nightmare
- ADSB traffic shows up as double
- Terrain profile button missing on iPhone
- Fuel price option stopped working in free version
- GEO referencing down
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- Weather feed down (TAF/METAR not updating)
- Map moves off screen with OS 16 update
- Error message after purchase, no account creation
- Confusing login screen, no login button
- FAA weather info (lightning, icing, airmets) not shown
- Map redraws constantly, makes app unusable
- Weather doesn't download at all
- Prog charts not working
- Heading indicator off by 13 degrees
- Consistent GPS off every 3 seconds
- App constantly crashes during flight
- Split screen not supported on older iPad
- Airport map open in route causes system crash
- High resolution map loading issue
- Stratux AHRS synthetic vision not working
- No traffic since update
- Maps slow and sluggish
- Non-functioning maps on older machines
- Chart background not showing
- ADS-B radar has zero transparency
Requested features
13 requests- Add terrain profile button to iPhone app
- Add fuel prices to paid version
- Add MOS (Model Output Statistics)
- Add runway extension feature
- Add 'direct to' feature
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- Add TERPS alternate mins and takeoff mins to be scrollable documents
- Add breadcrumb trails feature
- Add W&B feature
- Add DOD flip data for Korea
- Add AHRS / HUD / synth vision for aero app
- Add DOD setting / database for military users
- Add traffic pattern altitude feature
- Add weather radar transparency adjustment
Holding Pattern Computer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
WingX®
- Fuel Prices (One Year Subscription)$0.99
- Synthetic Vision (One Year Subscription)$0.99
- VFR Free!$0.99
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- One Year Subscription$74.99
- Advanced IFR (One Year Subscription)$74.99
Holding Pattern Computer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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