# Paragliding Map vs Aufwind

Paragliding Map and Aufwind both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of Paragliding Map's written reviews are positive against 53% of Aufwind's. Paragliding Map also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paragliding Map sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Aufwind sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Paragliding Map against 4.0 for Aufwind. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 50 and 20 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Paragliding Map's written reviews are positive against 53% of Aufwind's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paragliding Map | Aufwind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paragliding-map/id449161459/reviews)** | [4.0 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aufwind-glider-flight-prep/id1472566219/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **50** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | **77.1% of reviews** | 53.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 120 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Craig Payne](https://appshunter.io/developer/449161462) | [Fifteen Jugglers Software UG](https://appshunter.io/developer/292972357) |

## What reviewers say

### Paragliding Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paragliding-map/id449161459)

This app provides comprehensive flight site information, forecasts, and real-time weather data for paragliders and hang gliders worldwide. It features over 15,000 launch sites, 7,500 landings, and 30,000 weather stations, along with airspace and NOTAMs for safety.

**Highlights:** 15,000+ launch sites, 7,500+ landing sites, 30,000+ weather stations, Live webcams and photos, Airspace and NOTAMs, Valley wind and wind animation, SOS and ride requests

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| PRO subscription | $95.99 | per year |
| Remove Advertising Only | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small donation | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy Craig a beer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Webcams and Forecasts, Ad-free | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime PRO Subscription | $449.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Essential for paragliding planning
- 🗺️ Great for finding new sites worldwide
- ✅ Comprehensive site information
- 💨 Accurate weather and thermal forecasts
- 🚀 Easy to use interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive subscription/pricing
- 😠 Aggressive ads in free version
- ❌ Unsubscribe issues and unexpected charges
- 📉 Inconsistent data accuracy (weather/flyability)
- 💻 Some features require desktop access

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Unsubscribe function not working
- Unexpected charges after cancellation
- Purchase bugs (pro features not enabled)
- Inaccurate wind direction/speed reporting

**Requested features**

- Add contact info for local instructors and clubs
- Include locations for gear purchase
- Filter search by altitude difference
- Visualize nesting zones (ZSM)
- Add date to future planning preview


### Aufwind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aufwind-glider-flight-prep/id1472566219)

Plan cross-country glider flights with detailed weather forecasts, airspace information, and a visual task planner. Export your plans to flight computers or XCSoar. Access soaring-specific weather data like thermal strength and cloudbase.

**Highlights:** Visual task planner, Overlay airspaces and NOTAMs, Soaring weather forecasts, Export tasks to flight computers, Import custom waypoints and airspaces, SkySight weather integration

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aufwind Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Aufwind Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paragliding Map free?

Paragliding Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Aufwind free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Paragliding Map or Aufwind?

Paragliding Map is rated higher. Paragliding Map averages 4.1 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while Aufwind averages 4.0 from 20 ratings.

### Do Paragliding Map or Aufwind have ads?

Neither Paragliding Map nor Aufwind shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Paragliding Map or Aufwind?

Paragliding Map ships an update every 2 months, and Aufwind every 2 months. Most recently, Paragliding Map was updated on October 15, 2026 and Aufwind on October 9, 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.*