Comparison

TruAirspeed vs WingCalc

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

Head to head
About

TruAirspeed

This utility calculates true airspeed, pressure altitude, density altitude, and Mach number. It accounts for compressibility effects and offers unit choices and keypad styles. Users can also input a correction factor for their airspeed indicator.

Highlights
  • True airspeed calculation
  • Pressure and density altitude calculation
  • Mach number calculation
  • Compressibility effects accounted for
  • Choice of input/result units
  • Calculator or telephone keypad options
  • Airspeed indicator correction factor
Features
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TruAirspeed is a True Airspeed Calculator for the iPhone and iPad. It's a bit different from other true airspeed calculators, in which the pressure altitude is an input. This requires resetting the altimeter to the standard sea level pressure of 29.92"Hg to read the pressure altitude. With TruAirspeed, you input the indicated altitude and the Kollsman window's pressure setting — the app then calculates the pressure altitude, density altitude, true airspeed and mach number for you. The calculations involved take full account of compressibility effects, but not shock waves, so it's limited to subsonic, non-transonic flight only. You have a choice of units for inputs and results, and you may choose either a calculator-style keypad (top row: 7-8-9) or a telephone-style keypad (top row: 1-2-3). You may also set a correction factor for your bird's airspeed indicator/pitot-static system, if you know it (mine is 0.95).

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

TruAirspeed4 screens
WingCalc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TruAirspeed at 4.1 against WingCalc's 2.0. TruAirspeed also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 33%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). WingCalc's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 24 months). On price, 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. TruAirspeed asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TruAirspeed holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TruAirspeed has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of TruAirspeed's written reviews are positive against 33% of WingCalc's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TruAirspeed ships an update every 24 months, WingCalc weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
TruAirspeed versus WingCalc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTruAirspeedWingCalc
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (8 ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJames PettyApp4Life Sweden AB

Customer experience

TruAirspeed

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%

WingCalc

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

In-app purchases

None

TruAirspeed

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

WingCalc

One-time1
  • WingCalc Pro$0.99

Questions

Is TruAirspeed free?
TruAirspeed 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, TruAirspeed or WingCalc?
TruAirspeed is rated higher. TruAirspeed averages 4.1 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while WingCalc averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do TruAirspeed or WingCalc have ads?
Neither TruAirspeed nor WingCalc shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TruAirspeed or WingCalc?
TruAirspeed ships an update every 24 months, and WingCalc weekly. Most recently, TruAirspeed was updated on October 2, 2026 and WingCalc on October 11, 2026.

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