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SkyDemon vs WingX Pro

SkyDemon logo

SkyDemon

Aviation

VFR flight planning for European pilots

From
£118/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
WingX Pro logo

WingX Pro

Aviation

Advanced flight planning app for Apple devices

From
$99.99/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: SkyDemon covers VFR planning, WingX Pro covers Flight planning.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which SkyDemon and WingX Pro actually diverge.

Attributes where SkyDemon and WingX Pro differ
AttributeSkyDemonWingX Pro
Starting price£118/year$99.99/year
PlatformsIos, Android, Windows, MacosIos, Macos
Founded20092008

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Aviation).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in SkyDemon

  • VFR planning
  • Airspace display
  • Weather overlay
  • Navigation
  • Flight logging
  • Traffic receivers
  • FLARM
  • ADS-B

Only in WingX Pro

  • Flight planning
  • Aeronautical charts
  • Real-time weather
  • Weight and balance
  • Performance planning
  • Garmin avionics
  • ADS-B receivers
  • Apple devices

Both cover

  • Weather services
  • Data encryption
  • Flight sharing
  • Ios support
  • Macos support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

SkyDemon

  • Flight planningnot WingX Pro
  • Aviation navigationnot WingX Pro
  • Personal leisure flyingnot WingX Pro
  • Commercial flight operationsnot WingX Pro

WingX Pro

  • Pre-flight planningnot SkyDemon
  • In-flight navigationnot SkyDemon
  • Weather briefingnot SkyDemon
  • Performance calculationsnot SkyDemon

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

SkyDemon

  • Monthly subscription pricing not specified on store page
  • Business licensing pricing not listed; requires contact

WingX Pro

Nothing recorded yet. See the WingX Pro review.

Pricing, plan by plan

SkyDemon

£118/year
  • Personal Annual$118/year
    • Two PCs access
    • Two mobile devices access
    • Personal leisure use
  • Personal Annual Renewal$90/year
    • Two PCs access
    • Two mobile devices access
    • Personal leisure use
  • Personal Monthly$null/month
    • Two PCs access
    • Two mobile devices access
    • Personal leisure use
  • Business Licensing$null/per device
    • Per-device pricing
    • Commercial use

WingX Pro

$99.99/year
  • Basic$99.99/year
    • VFR charts
    • Weather data
    • Flight planning
  • Pro$199.99/year
    • IFR charts
    • Performance planning
    • Weight and balance

Which should you pick?

Choose SkyDemon if

  • You need vfr planning.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Windows, Macos.
  • You also want airspace display.
SkyDemon review

Choose WingX Pro if

  • You need flight planning.
  • You work on Ios, Macos.
  • You also want aeronautical charts.
WingX Pro review

Questions people ask

Is SkyDemon or WingX Pro better?
Neither clearly leads. SkyDemon starts at £118/year and WingX Pro at $99.99/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, SkyDemon or WingX Pro?
SkyDemon starts at £118/year and WingX Pro at $99.99/year.
Does SkyDemon or WingX Pro run on more platforms?
SkyDemon runs on Ios, Android, Windows, Macos. WingX Pro runs on Ios, Macos.
What is SkyDemon best used for?
SkyDemon is most often used for flight planning, aviation navigation, personal leisure flying, commercial flight operations. Of those, flight planning and aviation navigation are not what WingX Pro is typically brought in for.
What can SkyDemon do that WingX Pro cannot?
SkyDemon covers VFR planning, Airspace display, Weather overlay, Navigation. WingX Pro covers Flight planning, Aeronautical charts, Real-time weather, Weight and balance. Both handle Weather services, Data encryption, Flight sharing, Ios support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

SkyDemon: How much does SkyDemon cost?

SkyDemon's personal subscription costs GBP 118 per year for new subscribers, covering access to two PCs and two mobile devices for personal leisure use. Renewal for year two and beyond is GBP 90 per year. A monthly option is also available but specific pricing is not listed on the store page.

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SkyDemon: What is the difference between SkyDemon personal and business subscriptions?

Personal subscriptions are for leisure flying and cover two PCs and two mobile devices at GBP 118 annually (GBP 90 for renewals). Business licensing is available per device for commercial flying, but specific business pricing is not listed on the store page and requires contact for details.

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SkyDemon: Does SkyDemon include flightplan credits?

Yes, free flightplan credits are included with card purchases on personal subscriptions. Additional flightplan credits can be purchased separately, though specific pricing is not detailed on the store page.

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