C172 Performance vs WingCalc
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
C172 Performance
This app calculates essential flight performance data for Cessna 172 and 150 aircraft. It covers takeoff, landing, climb, cruise, descent, instrument procedures, and emergencies, with additional tools for holds and glide calculations. Cloud sync ensures your flight plans are accessible across devices.
- Takeoff and landing calculations
- Climb, cruise, and descent performance
- Instrument procedure planning
- Emergency scenario calculations
- Interactive hold calculator
- Emergency glide distance calculator
- Cloud sync for flight plans
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C172 Performance computes all the useful performance numbers for flight planning for Cessna model 172 and 150 aircraft. It includes calculations for takeoff, landing, climb, cruise, descent, instrument procedures as well as emergencies. It also includes an interactive hold calculator, a risk analysis tool, and an emergency glide distance calculator that handles head and tailwinds. C172 Performance is also available on other mobile devices and as a WebApp (an App that runs in a browser) that runs on a variety of platforms (PC, Mac, tablets, phones). The cloud sync feature allows flight planning profiles entered on any device to be synchronized with your other devices when connected to the Internet. C172 Performance is a free, open-source development effort and has Apps and WebApps for other aircraft. See http://pohperformance.com for complete details.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: C172 Performance at 90% against WingCalc's 33%. C172 Performance also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). WingCalc's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price 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
Both are free to download. WingCalc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. C172 Performance asks for nothing beyond the download.
C172 Performance holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: C172 Performance has 52 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of C172 Performance's written reviews are positive against 33% of WingCalc's.
C172 Performance ships an update every 2 months, WingCalc weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | C172 Performance | WingCalc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (52 ratings) — better | 2.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 52 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | POH Performance L.L.C. | App4Life Sweden AB |
Customer experience
C172 Performance
WingCalc
In-app purchases
C172 Performance
No in-app purchases
WingCalc
- WingCalc Pro$0.99
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