# WingX® vs FlyQ+ EFB

The clearest difference is rating: FlyQ+ EFB at 4.1 against WingX®'s 3.6. FlyQ+ EFB also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 47%) and ratings volume (892 vs 181). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WingX® sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and FlyQ+ EFB sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FlyQ+ EFB holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 181 and 892 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of WingX®'s written reviews are positive against 72% of FlyQ+ EFB's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | WingX® | FlyQ+ EFB |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (181 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wingx/id378172082/reviews) | **[4.1 (892 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flyq-plus-efb/id915571252/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 181 | **892** |
| Positive reviews | 47.4% of reviews | **71.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #196 | **#184** |
| Size | 54 MB | 494 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hilton Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/312082305) | [Seattle Avionics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/488201923) |

## What reviewers say

### WingX®

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

**Currently charting:** #196 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


### FlyQ+ EFB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flyq-plus-efb/id915571252)

**Currently charting:** #184 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

This aviation app simplifies flying with integrated features like a glide ring, graphical weather, and a detailed global map. It offers advanced weather analysis, augmented reality situational awareness, and wireless data transfer to certified avionics. Track flights, analyze performance, and receive GPS anomaly detection for enhanced safety.

**Highlights:** Global Digital Map with adjustable detail, 4D Predictive Weather analysis, Augmented Reality (AR) situational awareness, Wireless data transfer to certified avionics, Visual Logbook and Post Flight Playback, NaviGuard GPS anomaly detection

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US IFR 1 month upgrade | $8.99 | one-time |
| US IFR 2 month upgrade | $17.99 | one-time |
| US IFR 3 month upgrade | $24.99 | one-time |
| US IFR 4 month upgrade | $34.99 | one-time |
| US IFR 5 month upgrade | $44.99 | one-time |
| US IFR 6 month upgrade | $49.99 | one-time |
| US IFR 7 month upgrade | $59.99 | one-time |
| US IFR 8 month upgrade | $69.99 | one-time |
| US IFR 9 month upgrade | $79.99 | one-time |
| US IFR 10 month upgrade | $89.99 | one-time |
| US IFR 11 month upgrade | $99.99 | one-time |
| US VFR 12 month subscription | $99.99 | one-time |
| US IFR 12 month upgrade | $109.99 | one-time |
| US IFR 13 month upgrade | $109.99 | one-time |
| US VFR and IFR 12 month subscription | $199.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WingX® free?

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

### Is FlyQ+ EFB free?

FlyQ+ EFB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, WingX® or FlyQ+ EFB?

FlyQ+ EFB is rated higher. WingX® averages 3.6 out of 5 from 181 ratings, while FlyQ+ EFB averages 4.1 from 892 ratings.

### Do WingX® or FlyQ+ EFB have ads?

Neither WingX® nor FlyQ+ EFB shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WingX® or FlyQ+ EFB?

WingX® ships an update every 2 months, and FlyQ+ EFB every 2 months. Most recently, WingX® was updated on September 21, 2026 and FlyQ+ EFB on September 21, 2026.

### Which is more popular, WingX® or FlyQ+ EFB?

WingX® currently peaks at #196 in the App Store charts, and FlyQ+ EFB at #184. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*