# WingX® vs FltPlan Go

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FltPlan Go at none against WingX®'s 5. FltPlan Go also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.6) and review sentiment (56% vs 47%). WingX®'s advantage is chart position (#193 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WingX® sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. FltPlan Go asks for nothing beyond the download.

FltPlan Go holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 181 and 173 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of WingX®'s written reviews are positive against 56% of FltPlan Go's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WingX® | FltPlan Go |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (181 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wingx/id378172082/reviews) | **[4.0 (173 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fltplan-go/id694832363/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **181** | 173 |
| Positive reviews | 47.4% of reviews | **56.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#193** | — |
| Size | 54 MB | 180 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hilton Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/312082305) | [FltPlan.com (Flight Plan LLC)](https://appshunter.io/developer/694832366) |

## What reviewers say

### WingX®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wingx/id378172082)

**Currently charting:** #193 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** GPS-enabled moving map, VFR and IFR charts, Animated weather overlays, Instrument approach procedure display, Minimum Vectoring Altitude overlays, Flight recording and playback

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fuel Prices (One Year Subscription) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Synthetic Vision (One Year Subscription) | $0.99 | one-time |
| VFR Free! | $0.99 | one-time |
| One Year Subscription | $74.99 | one-time |
| Advanced IFR (One Year Subscription) | $74.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 Affordable pricing
- 🌟 Split screen feature
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- ✈️ Great for VFR pilots
- 💡 Free CFI option (historically)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Lacking customer support
- 💸 Expensive compared to some
- 📉 Development has fallen behind
- 🚫 No Canadian coverage
- 🐛 Buggy interface

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### FltPlan Go

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fltplan-go/id694832363)

This app serves as a mobile companion for flight planning and navigation. It syncs flight plans, weather data, and airport information for offline and in-flight use. Features include interactive maps, route planning, and aviation-specific tools.

**Highlights:** Flight plan creation and filing, Offline NavLogs and airport data, Interactive moving maps with charts, Real-time weather and NOTAMs, Weight & Balance calculations, eLogbook integration, Customizable checklists

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 Completely free with no subscription required
- 🗺️ Comprehensive charts and geo-referenced approach plates
- 📍 Accurate GPS and moving map functionality
- 🔌 ADS-B integration with Stratux and other receivers
- ✈️ Excellent flight planning capabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔋 Excessive battery consumption
- 🔧 Clunky and outdated user interface
- 📉 Features being removed over time
- ❌ Missing critical safety information (MOA, SUA data)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately after opening (recent update issue)
- Crashes during flight with ADS-B enabled
- Crashes when long-pressing on airports
- Crashes when accessing binder/document sections
- Map panning limitations in certain regions

**Requested features**

- Multiple fuel stops in flight planning
- Better annotation and drawing tools with undo functionality
- Jeppesen chart support
- Improved markup capabilities for in-flight use
- Synthetic vision and terrain alerting systems


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WingX® free?

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

### Is FltPlan Go free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WingX® or FltPlan Go?

FltPlan Go is rated higher. WingX® averages 3.6 out of 5 from 181 ratings, while FltPlan Go averages 4.0 from 173 ratings.

### Do WingX® or FltPlan Go have ads?

Neither WingX® nor FltPlan Go shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WingX® or FltPlan Go?

WingX® ships an update every 2 months, and FltPlan Go every 2 months. Most recently, WingX® was updated on October 18, 2026 and FltPlan Go on October 13, 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.*