Platzrunde.DE vs WeGlide Copilot

"Platzrunde.DE" is an application for the iPhone/iPod or iPad and includes all the VFR Charts for the airfields and helicopter landing sites in Germany. We have integrated all maps of the French AIP for no costs. You need a registered account for downloading the content or update maps. Registration is free, but for map updates you have to pay a fee. During this time, there are monthly updates of the maps. The download can be renewed at any time after the activation expired. After expiration the app works as normal, but there are no more updates available. The switch to an annual update cycle is also due to licensing reasons. The update of maps is done automatically via a download function in the App. The Download for the VFR-AIP Germany includes: - 454 Airport - 315 Heliports - 1398 Maps - ca. 700 MByte All maps are copyright by DFS (Deutsche Flugsicherung). For the French VFR-AIP: - 419 Airports - 232 Heliports - 1200 Maps - ca. 140 MByte All maps are copyright by SIA. Maps are not for operational use. The App is running out iPhoneOS Version 12.0. The map search is as easy as searching the phone book of the iPhone. For easier access the maps are divided in Airports and Helicopter landing sites (Heliports). In addition to the basic search and selection offers the App following functions: - Create your own favorite list with identification with different icons Airporst / Heliports - Search for all existing maps - Scroll and zoom in the displayed map - full screen view in the map display - portrait or landscape display in the map view - brilliant map display on the iPhone or iPad display - addionational airport information, such as Phone numbers, operating hours e.g. - Help Site with detailed explanation of the App - integration of moving map for take-off and circling a chosen place - automatic update via FTP connection

WeGlide Copilot: Real-time Data for Gliding Make better strategic decisions and boost your flight performance with WeGlide Copilot. Access real-time air mass data, thermal maps, and satellite imagery. Specifically engineered for the challenges of cockpit connectivity. Key Features: Record Flights: The first valid flight logger app for national competitions. Great as backup. Live Vertical Airspeed: Visualize air mass climb rates along your route. Identify the best lines based on the real-time movement of all gliders in the area from OGN. Live Thermal Height: Monitor current thermal ceilings and detect weather boundaries long before you reach them. Real-Time Thermals: See active updrafts the second a glider starts circling. Tap for detailed info on altitude, strength, and age of the lift. High-Frequency Satellite: Stay ahead of the weather with images updating every 10 minutes, including rain radar and loop functions. SkySight Integration: Seamlessly view XC-Speed and wave forecasts directly on your moving map. Built for the Cockpit: Optimized to ensure data updates even with spotty LTE reception. Features a robust offline mode with worldwide terrain maps.