SDVFR Next vs WingLog ULM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
SDVFR Next
This app provides pilots with advanced navigation tools, including detailed European maps, weather forecasts, and flight planning capabilities. It supports custom waypoints, GPS tracking, and the ability to display multiple map layers simultaneously for comprehensive situational awareness.
- European vector maps
- Day/night map styles
- Customizable waypoints
- GPS tracking and alerts
- Weather forecasts (METAR, TAF, Wintems)
- Flight planning and logging
- Multi-device synchronization
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This application is designed for pilots of aircraft operating under visual flight rules (VFR). Coverage: Artic, France, British Isles, Eastern Europe, Iberia, Balkans, Italia, Scandinavia, Central Europe Features: - Application in English or French - Home made Europe vector map - Day and night styles - Remove upper airspaces with a ceiling filter - Traditional SDICAO map still available - Free ICAO additional maps (14 countries) - Chargeable maps available (see shop at https://skydreamsoft.fr) - Online maps (plan, terrain, satellite, hybrid) - Use your maps in MBTiles format - Use your map layers (KML, GeoJSON, SHP) - Display several maps simultaneously - Change maps according to zoom - Manage your custom waypoints - Georeferenced VAC maps (automatic zoom mode) - GPS tracking (speed vector & time bubbles) - Be alerted in the event of loss of GPS or traffic stream (GDL90) - Estimation of wind aloft - Height estimation (accurate terrain model) - Magnetic declination - Map options (auto-center, orientation) - Direct function (including localities search) - Live track - Replay tracks - Customisable black box - Export of tracks in KML and GPX formats - 2D and 3D track display - Stopwatches - VFR & IFR Notams - Zones from SUPAIP - RTBA (very low altitude network) activations - Double-tap airspace details - Flight profile - Navigation profile - Create your navigations in just a few clicks - Configurable flight log - Take into account climb/descent times - Drift and effective wind taken into account - Overlaps (radio navigation) - Help with choosing frequencies - Export and import of GPX, KML, PLN (Flight Simulator) and FPL (Garmin) navigations - METAR & TAF & SIGMET (raw and decoded) - Wintems (18 levels and 24-hour forecasts) - WINTEM and TEMSI weather maps from MΓ©tΓ©o-France - Weather radar - Data sheets for your aircraft - Weight and balance screen - Fuel estimates - Narrow route briefing (weather, airfields and notams on your route) - Generation of complete flight report - French documentation (VAC, AIP, ULM, SUP AIP, FFA ICARUS) - Load your personal documents and associate them with custom waypoints - Library of VFR & weather guides, map supplements, legends, etc. - Replace GPS with your flight simulator (FS2020/4, FSX, P3D, X-Plane, FlightGear, AeroFly) - Use SafeSky or your traffic detection unit with GDL90 - Synchronise navigations, aircraft, custom points and tracks between your devices - Numerous customisation options!
WingLog ULM
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WingLog is the flight companion designed for ultralight, microlight and light-sport pilots (ULM / VDS / LSA) β not a stripped-down version of a heavy IFR app, but a focused tool for how we actually fly VFR. GO / NO-GO IN PLAIN LANGUAGE Set your personal minima once. WingLog reads the latest METAR, TAF and SIGMET for your field (or the nearest station) and gives you a clear Green / Caution / Red verdict, explained in plain language β wind, crosswind, visibility, ceiling, weather, data age. It is the decision you make every morning, made faster. AUTOMATIC LOGBOOK Start tracking and fly. WingLog detects take-off and landing from GPS, identifies the airfields, and fills in route, duration, distance and the GPS track. Confirm with a tap. Your logbook stays private and syncs across your devices via iCloud. AIRFIELDS, AIRSPACE & WEATHER Browse a worldwide airfields database with runways, radio frequencies, sunrise/sunset, and the nearest weather β plus OpenAIP airspaces, navaids and VFR reporting points on an aeronautical map. Add the small UL strips that no one else maps, and share reviews and photos with the community. FLIGHT COMPUTER (E6B) Crosswind and headwind components, density altitude, top-of-descent and unit conversions β the calculations you actually use, offline. AIRCRAFT & MAINTENANCE Track engine hours (updated automatically from your flights), annual inspections and revision deadlines, with proactive reminders. Share an aircraft with co-owners: hours and flights stay in sync for everyone. ON YOUR LOCK SCREEN A Go/No-Go widget on your Lock Screen, and a Live Activity that keeps your flight timer and altitude in view while you fly. Ask Siri "Can I fly?". 3D FLIGHT REPLAY Relive any flight in 3D, with the track coloured by altitude over the real terrain you flew. METRIC OR US UNITS Visibility in metres or statute miles, pressure in hPa or inHg, temperature in Β°C or Β°F. FREE, FOR REAL Go/No-Go, the automatic logbook, GPS tracking, one aircraft and airfield browsing & contribution are free, forever. WingLog Pro unlocks the rest: PDF/CSV logbook export, advanced statistics & currency, 3D replay, unlimited aircraft, full maintenance with notifications, and aircraft sharing. Pro is an auto-renewing subscription (yearly or monthly) and starts with a 1-week free trial. β SAFETY β WingLog is a decision-support and record-keeping tool. Weather, airspace and airfield data come from third-party sources and may be incomplete or delayed. WingLog does not replace the official pre-flight briefing, NOTAMs or current aeronautical charts. The final decision always rests with the Pilot in Command. Languages: English, Italiano, EspaΓ±ol, FranΓ§ais, Deutsch. Fly safe β and remember, the final decision is always yours as PIC Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SDVFR Next at none against WingLog ULM's 2. WingLog ULM's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. WingLog ULM sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. SDVFR Next asks for nothing beyond the download.
SDVFR Next ships an update every 10 days, WingLog ULM every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SDVFR Next | WingLog ULM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 70.8% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days β better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch β better |
| Requires iOS | 16.5 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SKYDREAMSOFT OOD | Giulio Fontana |
In-app purchases
SDVFR Next
No in-app purchases
WingLog ULM
- PRO Monthly Plan7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- PRO Annual Plan7 Days trial$24.991 Year





