Comparison

Wind Triangle vs Pilot Flight Tracker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Wind Triangle

Features
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Calculate heading and ground speed for flight planning, wind speed and direction for in-flight wind assessment, or any other parameter in the aviation wind triangle! Whether you need an easy wind solver for flight planning or you're a student pilot learning the ins and outs of the E6B wind side, this app makes solving the wind triangle intuitive and easy. With the in-flight wind assessment (GPS-enabled devices only), the app uses GPS and heading to automatically calculate the current wind at your altitude by just inputting your TAS or CAS with conditions. This brings integrated flight deck capabilities to your aircraft with a readout of your current head/tail- and crosswind components. Inputs supported: heading, true airspeed, ground speed, track, wind direction, wind speed. Input any four parameters and the app calculates the rest. Calibrated airspeed (CAS) may be set instead of TAS. Inputting CAS prompts you to set barometric setting, indicated altitude, and outside air temperature (OAT). From this, TAS, pressure altitude, and density altitude are calculated. Try GPS mode (supported devices only) on the ground by enabling the GPS Demo Mode option.

About

Pilot Flight Tracker

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Pilot Flight Tracker (PFT) is a mobile application designed primarily for sport pilots, student pilots and flight instructors. Pilot Flight Tracker PFT is a personal GPS flight logger and analysis tool built for sport, general aviation, and student pilots. Use it as a flight logbook companion - every flight is automatically recorded and ready for review. WHO IS IT FOR? Sport pilots, student pilots, flight instructors, and flight school operators flying gliders, TMG, SEP, trike, or any other aircraft type. Perfect for circuit training and touch-and-go practice. WHAT DOES IT DO? Just tap Start before your flight, place your phone in the cockpit, and fly. The app runs silently in the background - no interaction needed during flight. It automatically detects your takeoffs, landings, and touch-and-go maneuvers using GPS data. AFTER LANDING, YOU GET: - Complete flight statistics: total time, time of every flight, speed, altitude, consistency - Colored flight path map with individual circuit segments - Personal rating and flight notes for your flight logbook - Stunning 3D flight view and even replay in Google Earth (KML export) - Full flight data export to Excel (XLSX) for training records KEY FEATURES - Automatic flight phase detection (takeoff, airborne, landing, touch & go, full stop) - Zero pilot interaction required during flight - your focus stays on flying - Works completely offline - no internet, no account, no login - Background GPS tracking with screen locked - Customizable speed thresholds for each aircraft type - Quick comment field for pilot name, weather notes, or lesson details - Supports Glider, TMG, SEP, Trike, and Custom aircraft presets - Export to Google Earth (KML), GPX, CSV, and Excel (XLSX) - Multi-language: English, German, Hungarian, Serbian, Croatian, Slovenian, Bosnian, Macedonian - Designed by an active sport pilot, tested with real flights FOR FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS & SCHOOLS Use the Excel export to maintain training records. Each session logs the date, aircraft, student name (via quick comment), number of circuits, flight times, and performance data. Review student flights on the map and debrief using the colored circuit segments. FOR SIGHTSEEING PASSENGERS Not a pilot? No problem! Start the app before your sightseeing flight and get an amazing 3D souvenir. Export to Google Earth and share your flight experience with friends and family. Built with love for pilots. Free, no ads, no subscriptions. Website: https://falcon-tech.rs/en/pilot-flight-tracker/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FalconTech-Apps

Screenshots

Wind Triangle2 screens
Pilot Flight Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pilot Flight Tracker at Free against Wind Triangle's $2.99. Pilot Flight Tracker also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Pilot Flight Tracker is free to download; Wind Triangle costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wind Triangle ships an update every 2 months, Pilot Flight Tracker every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Wind Triangle versus Pilot Flight Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWind TrianglePilot Flight Tracker
Price$2.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.613.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSmall Aviation ToolsNikola Kavecan

In-app purchases

None

Wind Triangle

No in-app purchases

None

Pilot Flight Tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wind Triangle free?
Wind Triangle costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pilot Flight Tracker free?
Pilot Flight Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Wind Triangle or Pilot Flight Tracker have ads?
Neither Wind Triangle nor Pilot Flight Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wind Triangle or Pilot Flight Tracker?
Wind Triangle ships an update every 2 months, and Pilot Flight Tracker every 3 days. Most recently, Wind Triangle was updated on September 27, 2026 and Pilot Flight Tracker on September 9, 2026.

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