Comparison

SkyPro GPS Status Tool vs WingCalc

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

Head to head
About

SkyPro GPS Status Tool

View detailed GPS receiver information, including satellite status and signal strength. Manage route recording and download stored routes. This utility app enhances the functionality of specific GPS receivers.

Highlights
  • View GPS and GLONASS satellite status
  • Display signal strength
  • Show current location
  • Check GPS receiver connection
  • Monitor battery level and charging status
  • Enable/disable automatic route recording
  • Download recorded routes
Features
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The SkyPro app is a simple utility application for use with the SkyPro GPS Receiver from Dual Electronics, model XGPS150(A/E), XGPS160. This app shows detailed information from the GPS receiver including: - The number of GPS and GLONASS satellites in view and their signal strength (GLONASS satellites are not enabled in XGPS150) - Your current location, or an indication that the device is still waiting for satellite information - Whether or not the GPS receiver is actively connected to the iPhone/iPod. - The battery level of the GPS receiver - Whether or not the GPS receiver is charging This app will also allow you to turn on/off automatic route recording, and download the recorded routes stored in the internal memory of the XGPS160. Installation of this app is optional. You do not have to install this app in order to make the GPS receiver work with your iPhone/iPod. Languages: English Requirements: - Compatible with iPhone/iPod. - Requires iOS 13.0 or later - For use ONLY with the SkyPro GPS from Dual Electronics, model XGPS150 and XGPS160.

About

WingCalc

This aviation calculator provides essential flight calculations for pilots, from preflight planning to in-flight decisions. It offers instant results for density altitude, runway wind components, and navigation planning, with a dashboard for all flight parameters.

Highlights
  • Density altitude and pressure altitude calculations
  • Runway wind component determination
  • Navigation planning with wind correction
  • Flight parameters dashboard
  • Live GPS with real-time coordinates
  • Automatic magnetic variation detection
Features
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WingCalc - Aviation Calculator Essential flight calculations for pilots, right in your pocket. WingCalc is the aviation calculator companion designed for student pilots, private pilots, and flight enthusiasts. Get instant results for the calculations you need most - from preflight planning to in-flight decisions. DENSITY ALTITUDE Calculate density altitude and pressure altitude with real-time performance warnings. Know when conditions will affect your aircraft's climb rate, takeoff roll, and overall performance. RUNWAY WIND Instantly determine headwind and crosswind components for any runway. Enter wind direction, speed, and runway heading to get the numbers you need for safe takeoffs and landings. NAVIGATION Plan your cross-country flights with wind correction angle, true heading, magnetic heading, compass heading, and ground speed calculations. Optional compass deviation input for precise navigation. DASHBOARD View all your flight parameters at a glance. WCA, headings, ground speed, wind components, and altitude calculations - all in one place. PRO FEATURES - Live GPS: Real-time coordinates, altitude, ground speed, and heading - Automatic magnetic variation detection based on your location - Ad-free experience Perfect for flight training, cross-country planning, or quick calculations on the ramp. Simple, fast, and reliable.

Screenshots

SkyPro GPS Status Tool4 screens
WingCalc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SkyPro GPS Status Tool at none against WingCalc's 1. SkyPro GPS Status Tool also leads on ratings volume (30 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). WingCalc's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (33% vs 21%). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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. WingCalc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SkyPro GPS Status Tool asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SkyPro GPS Status Tool holds the better App Store score, 2.2 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SkyPro GPS Status Tool has 30 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 21% of SkyPro GPS Status Tool's written reviews are positive against 33% of WingCalc's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SkyPro GPS Status Tool ships an update every 3 months, WingCalc weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SkyPro GPS Status Tool versus WingCalc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkyPro GPS Status ToolWingCalc
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (30 ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews21.4% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings30 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNAMSUNG AMERICA, INC.App4Life Sweden AB

Customer experience

SkyPro GPS Status Tool

All ratings30 ratings
Positive26.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative70.0%
Written reviews98 reviews
Positive21.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative71.4%

WingCalc

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Bugs and requests

SkyPro GPS Status Tool

Reported bugs

69 issues
  • App crashes after updating iPad/iOS
  • Cannot get satellite reception
  • App does not connect to GPS device
  • Bluetooth connection issues
  • Firmware update fails or bricks device
Show 64 more
  • App crashes when scrolling satellite page
  • App crashes when deleting trips
  • App crashes when opening trip tab
  • Share function crashes
  • Syncing to puck freezes
  • Position information freezes when charging phone
  • App crashes on launch
  • Trip download page not working
  • App does not recognize GPS unit on iPhone 6
  • Cannot delete tracks from device
  • Setup options are grayed out
  • App crashes when trying to download or delete data
  • App crashes when trying to upload/view trip
  • App crashes when trying to open saved track log
  • App crashes when trying to update firmware
  • App crashes when scrolling to bottom of satellite list
  • Share option for trip data doesn't work
  • Firmware update problematic
  • App crashes on satellite view
  • Battery status inaccurate
  • Firmware update requires specific setting change
  • App crashes on iPhone 5
  • App crashes on iPhone 3GS
  • App crashes on iPhone SE
  • App crashes on iPhone 8
  • App crashes on iPad Pro
  • App crashes on iPhone X
  • App crashes on iPhone 5s
  • App crashes on iPhone 6+
  • App crashes on iPhone 6
  • App crashes on iPhone 7
  • App crashes on iPhone 8 Plus
  • App crashes on iPad Mini
  • App crashes on iPad Air 2
  • App crashes on iPhone SE (iOS 11/12)
  • App crashes on iPhone 5s (iOS 11.4)
  • App crashes on iPhone 5s (iOS 10.3.3)
  • App crashes on iPhone 5s (iOS 9.3.1)
  • App crashes on iPhone 5 (iOS 8.1)
  • App crashes on iPhone 6 Plus (iOS 8.4)
  • App crashes on iPhone 6 (iOS 8.1)
  • App crashes on iPhone 6 (iOS 8.3)
  • App crashes on iPhone 6 (iOS 8.4)
  • App crashes on iPhone 6 (iOS 9.3.1)
  • App crashes on iPhone 6 (iOS 10.3.3)
  • App crashes on iPhone 6 (iOS 11.4)
  • App crashes on iPhone 6 (iOS 12)
  • App crashes on iPhone 6 (iOS 13)
  • App crashes on iPhone 6 (iOS 13.3)
  • App crashes on iPhone 6 (iOS 14)
  • App crashes on iPhone 6 (iOS 15)
  • App crashes on iPhone 6 (iOS 16)
  • App crashes on iPhone 6 (iOS 17)
  • App crashes on iPhone 6 (iOS 18)
  • App crashes on iPhone 6 (iOS 19)
  • App crashes on iPhone 6 (iOS 20)
  • App crashes on iPhone 6 (iOS 21)
  • App crashes on iPhone 6 (iOS 22)
  • App crashes on iPhone 6 (iOS 23)
  • App crashes on iPhone 6 (iOS 24)
  • App crashes on iPhone 6 (iOS 25)
  • App crashes on iPhone 6 (iOS 26)
  • App crashes on iPhone 6 (iOS 26.4)
  • App crashes on iPhone 6 (iOS 26.4)

Requested features

9 requests
  • Add Galileo system support
  • Allow deselecting Glonass or GPS
  • Export to GPX and KML formats
  • Add a compass with coordinates
  • Ability to delete all tracks
Show 4 more
  • Add export to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
  • Improve route tracing for 150 model
  • Add dark mode
  • Improve UI/UX

WingCalc

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SkyPro GPS Status Tool

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

WingCalc

One-time1
  • WingCalc Pro$0.99

Questions

Is SkyPro GPS Status Tool free?
SkyPro GPS Status Tool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WingCalc free?
WingCalc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SkyPro GPS Status Tool or WingCalc?
SkyPro GPS Status Tool is rated higher. SkyPro GPS Status Tool averages 2.2 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while WingCalc averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SkyPro GPS Status Tool or WingCalc have ads?
Neither SkyPro GPS Status Tool nor WingCalc shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SkyPro GPS Status Tool or WingCalc?
SkyPro GPS Status Tool ships an update every 3 months, and WingCalc weekly. Most recently, SkyPro GPS Status Tool was updated on October 23, 2026 and WingCalc on October 24, 2026.

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