# XCTrack

> Flight instrument for paraglider pilots.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.xcontest.XCTrack](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.xcontest.XCTrack)

## Overview

- **ID:** `org.xcontest.XCTrack`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** XC platform s.r.o.
- **Category:** SPORTS
- **Downloads:** 255,714
- **Rating:** 4.65 / 5 (2,824 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.9.12.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-02-04
- **First published:** 2012-05-07
- **Publisher country:** CZ
- **Size:** 32 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.xcontest.XCTrack)
- **Website:** [http://xctrack.org](http://xctrack.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://xctrack.org/Privacy.html](http://xctrack.org/Privacy.html)

## Description

XCTrack is the most advanced Android flight application designed specifically for paraglider pilots. Recently revitalized with active development, it offers a comprehensive set of features for cross-country (XC) flying and competitions. Pilots can utilize the FAI assistant for flight validation, optimize their tracks during flight with online contest track optimization, and upload flights directly to the XContest server with ease.

Key features include XContest live tracking, full competition device support, airspace data with automatic updates, terrain and road maps, and real-time wind computing. It also supports external sensors and is compatible with ActiveLook heads-up display glasses for enhanced situational awareness. XCTrack is fully customizable to fit pilot preferences and is sustained through community donations to ensure continuous improvements. For more details, visit [xctrack.org](http://xctrack.org).

## Rankings

- #141,351 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION`
- `android.permission.ANSWER_PHONE_CALLS`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_SYNC_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `org.xcontest.XCTrack.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

XCTrack is widely praised as a powerful, free, and customizable paragliding navigation and flight instrument with solid support for tracking and external vario devices. Many pilots call it among the best paragliding apps, especially for competition flying. However, there are recurring concerns about GPS reliability on certain devices and setups, occasional UI/performance issues like hangs or blank screens, and some Bluetooth audio conflicts. There are also device-specific compatibility problems (Lenovo tablets, Galaxy S24 Ultra). Despite these drawbacks, it remains a popular choice in the paragliding community for flight instrumentation and navigation.

### Pros

- Powerful, customizable paragliding navigation and flight-instrument.
- Easy to use and reliable.
- Free to use.
- Works with external vario hardware (Bluetooth variometer, Skybean Vario).
- Regarded as among the best paragliding apps for navigation and flight tracking.

### Cons

- GPS reliability issues (drops/reading problems) on various devices and setups.
- UI performance problems: hangs or blank screens.
- Bluetooth audio interference caused by the app.
- Device-specific compatibility problems (e.g., Lenovo tablet, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra).
- Some users feel the app quality has declined or prefer alternatives.

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