Comparison

滑翔伞飞行电脑 vs XC Fly

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

Head to head
About

滑翔伞飞行电脑

Features
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Lift is a professional flight instrument (Variometer / Flight Computer) designed specifically for paragliding pilots. Using the iPhone’s built-in barometer, GPS, and sensor fusion technology, Lift provides real-time flight data including: Vertical speed (Variometer) Altitude Ground speed Glide ratio Flight track Flight time Flight distance Flight log Optimized for real-world flight conditions. Whether you are flying: Paragliding XC cross-country flights Hike & Fly Speed Flying Powered paragliding Lift delivers stable, low-latency, and easy-to-read flight data. Core Features • Professional Variometer Real-time vertical speed calculation with low-latency audio feedback, helping pilots locate thermals more precisely. • Real-time Audio Feedback Dynamic vario tones based on climb rate. Faster ascent produces more frequent beeps. Sink rate alerts supported. • Altitude & Ground Speed Live display of altitude, ground speed, flight time, and distance. • GPS Flight Tracking Automatically records flight paths with replay support. • Flight Log Export Supports IGC / GPX / KML export formats. • Offline Maps Offline map support with flight track overlay. • Apple Watch Support View altitude and vertical speed in real time on Apple Watch with haptic feedback. • External BLE Variometer Support Compatible with professional external flight instruments via Bluetooth. Designed for Flight Lift is not a traditional complex aviation instrument. We focus on: Minimal HUD Large, readable typography Sunlight readability Low cognitive load Safety during flight Inspired by Apple Human Interface Guidelines, reimagined for real-world flying environments. Important Notes Continuous use of GPS and background sensors may reduce battery life. Some features require: GPS permission Motion & Fitness permission Bluetooth permission Background location permission Lift is built to deliver a more modern and elegant paragliding experience. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

XC Fly

This app provides a comprehensive cockpit with variometer, GPS, and flight data, alongside automatic flight recording and a detailed logbook. It offers offline maps, navigation tools, and a community platform for pilots.

Highlights
  • Audio variometer, altimeter, GPS, speed, compass
  • Automatic IGC recording with takeoff/landing detection
  • Flight history with map, charts, and stats
  • Offline airspace, obstacles, and airport maps
  • Waypoint navigation and XC route planning
  • Real-time multi-pilot live tracking
  • Community feed, profiles, and achievements
Features
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Your cockpit, logbook, and flying community — in one app. Precision vario, GPS, airspace, and live tracking for every launch. FULL COCKPIT • Audio variometer, altimeter, GPS, speed, and compass • Fuel and engine data for paramotor • Thermal assistant and wind estimator RECORDING & LOGBOOK • Automatic IGC recording (FAI standard) with takeoff & landing detection • Flight history with map, charts, and stats • 3D replay of your track MAPS & NAVIGATION • Airspace, obstacles, airports, and flying sites — works offline • Waypoint navigation and XC route planning LIVE & COMMUNITY • Real-time multi-pilot live tracking • Feed, profiles, achievements, and groups — "Strava for free flight" • Good-weather-to-fly alerts near you FOR EVERY PILOT Paragliding, paramotor, hang gliding, and ultralight. Connect instruments via Bluetooth, get voice alerts, and fly with everything in your pocket. XCFLY built by the community. Fly safe! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

滑翔伞飞行电脑4 screens
XC Fly4 screens

Verdict

The call

滑翔伞飞行电脑 and XC Fly are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 滑翔伞飞行电脑 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and XC Fly sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
滑翔伞飞行电脑 versus XC Fly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter滑翔伞飞行电脑XC Fly
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1515.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB115 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer超 雷DAC RIO CLARO DESENVOLVIMENTO COMERCIO E LICENCIAMENTO DE SOFTWARES LTDA

In-app purchases

3 purchases

滑翔伞飞行电脑

Subscriptions2
  • Lift Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Lift Pro Yearly$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lift Pro 终身订阅$99.99
4 purchases

XC Fly

Subscriptions4
  • XCFLY Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
  • XC FLY Schools$22.991 Month
  • XCFLY Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
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  • XC FLY Schools Yearly$229.991 Year

Questions

Is 滑翔伞飞行电脑 free?
滑翔伞飞行电脑 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is XC Fly free?
XC Fly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 滑翔伞飞行电脑 or XC Fly have ads?
Neither 滑翔伞飞行电脑 nor XC Fly shows ads.

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