# XC Guide

> Paragliding, hang gliding and paramotoring flight instrument

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/indysoft.xc\_guide](https://chrome-stats.com/d/indysoft.xc_guide)

## Overview

- **ID:** `indysoft.xc_guide`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Indy Flyer
- **Category:** SPORTS
- **Downloads:** 15,634
- **Version:** 1.672
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-04
- **First published:** 2016-11-08
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 5.84 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=indysoft.xc_guide)
- **Website:** [https://xcguide.app/](https://xcguide.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://xcguide.app/privacy.html](https://xcguide.app/privacy.html)

## Description

XC Guide is a comprehensive live-tracking flight instrument for paragliding, hang gliding, and paramotoring. It aggregates multiple tracker networks (Open Glider Network, FLARM, FANET and more) to show real-time position, altitude, wind, bearing, and status data for pilots and ground crews.

Key features include a Flight Computer with altitude, speed, glide angle, G-force, and wind; a Pilot List; Google Map view with pilots, airspace, waypoints, thermal hotspots, and safety messages; navigation tools for managing waypoints and tasks; a thermal assistant and rain radar overlays; race tasks compatible with PG-Race; and IGC/KML logging. IGC logs are accepted by FAI/CIVL for Cat 1 events and verified by their online validation service, and are also accepted by XContest.

## Rankings

- #478,008 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_OVERLAY_PERMISSIONS`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `indysoft.XC_Guide.permission.MAPS_RECEIVE`
- `indysoft.xc_guide.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise XC Guide for its comprehensive features, innovative approach, and excellent support. The app excels in live tracking and group coordination for paragliding and paramotoring, making it invaluable for both casual users and professional guides. Its ability to connect with various external devices and networks adds to its robustness. No common issues or drawbacks were commonly mentioned across multiple reviews, indicating high satisfaction.

### Pros

- Excellent support and responsive development team.
- Feature-rich and innovative with a wide range of functionalities.
- Great live tracking capabilities, connecting pilots and groups effectively.
- Strong community and group flying support, useful for guides and retrieve drivers.
- Compatibility with numerous external devices and sensors, enhancing usability.

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