# WingX®

> Aviation Moving Map & Weather

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id378172082](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id378172082)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id378172082`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Hilton Software LLC
- **Category:** Navigation
- **Rating:** 3.60 / 5 (185 ratings)
- **Version:** 9.3.0.333
- **Last updated:** 2026-01-29
- **First published:** 2010-06-30
- **Size:** 54 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-04
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wingx/id378172082)
- **Website:** [https://www.hiltonsoftware.com](https://www.hiltonsoftware.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://hiltonsoftware2.com/hilton-software-privacy-policy-3/](https://hiltonsoftware2.com/hilton-software-privacy-policy-3/)

## Description

WingX Pro7 is an award‑winning aviation navigation extension offering GPS‑enabled moving maps, VFR/IFR charts, and real‑time weather overlays. It supports multiple subscription tiers (VFR Free, Military Free, Annual, and Advanced IFR) and includes features such as IAP routing, TACs, ADS‑B In‑Flight Weather, and region‑based weather overlays for efficient planning.

Recent updates improve performance with a new moving map, faster downloads, and earlier cycle data releases. The app also provides flight planning tools, weather briefings, and route sharing to boost cockpit situational awareness for pilots on VFR and IFR operations.

## Rankings

- #118,073 — Overall

## Review summary

WingX is a long-standing, affordable EFB with strong flight planning features and a useful split-screen workflow that many pilots praise. Its low yearly price and broad functionality are attractive, especially compared with pricier competitors. However, several themes recur: unreliable real-time weather data (METAR/TAF outages), OS/hardware compatibility issues that can force device upgrades, login and account access problems, pricing/policy frustrations (double IFR charges, removal of a free CFI option), and occasional crashes or laggy support. Overall, it remains feature-rich for budget-minded pilots, but reliability and user experience are inconsistent.

### Pros

- Very affordable pricing with full features for VFR pilots (e.g., ~$0.99/year).
- Split-screen workflow is a standout usability feature.
- Long track record of reliability and usefulness as a comprehensive EFB for flight planning.
- Broad flight planning and navigation tools that pilots rely on.
- Perceived value relative to more expensive competitors.

### Cons

- Weather data reliability issues (METAR/TAF outages and unreliable real-time weather).
- OS/device compatibility updates that force newer hardware and OS upgrades.
- Login and account access problems and password reset difficulties.
- Pricing policy frustrations (double IFR charges, removal of a free CFI option).
- Instability: crashes/bugs after updates and inconsistent support response.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id378172082)