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WingX Pro vs X-Plane 12

WingX Pro logo

WingX Pro

Aviation & Aerospace

Advanced flight planning app for Apple devices

From
$99.99/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
X-Plane 12 logo

X-Plane 12

Aviation & Aerospace

Professional flight simulation software

From
$59.99/lifetime
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: WingX Pro covers Flight planning, X-Plane 12 covers Flight physics.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which WingX Pro and X-Plane 12 actually diverge.

Attributes where WingX Pro and X-Plane 12 differ
AttributeWingX ProX-Plane 12
Starting price$99.99/year$59.99/lifetime
Pricing modelsubscriptionone-time
PlatformsIos, MacosWindows, Macos, Linux
Founded20081995

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Aviation & Aerospace).

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 WingX Pro

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

Only in X-Plane 12

  • Flight physics
  • Global scenery
  • Realistic aircraft
  • Weather simulation
  • ATC system
  • Plugins
  • Add-ons
  • VR headsets

Both cover

  • Macos support

What people use each for

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

WingX Pro

  • Pre-flight planningnot X-Plane 12
  • In-flight navigationnot X-Plane 12
  • Weather briefingnot X-Plane 12
  • Performance calculationsnot X-Plane 12

X-Plane 12

  • Flight simulation for private pilots and enthusiastsnot WingX Pro
  • Procedure practice and aircraft familiarisationnot WingX Pro

Where each one falls short

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

WingX Pro

Nothing recorded yet. See the WingX Pro review.

X-Plane 12

  • Commercial and professional use requires a separate licence at $1,000, against $59.99 for the personal digital download
  • The personal edition therefore cannot be used for paid training or commercial simulation
  • The professional edition is a distinct product rather than an upgrade path

Pricing, plan by plan

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

X-Plane 12

$59.99/lifetime
  • X-Plane 12$59.99/lifetime
    • Full simulator
    • Global scenery
    • Realistic physics

Which should you pick?

Choose WingX Pro if

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

Choose X-Plane 12 if

  • You need flight physics.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Linux.
  • You also want global scenery.
X-Plane 12 review

Questions people ask

Is WingX Pro or X-Plane 12 better?
Neither clearly leads. WingX Pro starts at $99.99/year and X-Plane 12 at $59.99/lifetime, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, WingX Pro or X-Plane 12?
WingX Pro starts at $99.99/year and X-Plane 12 at $59.99/lifetime.
Does WingX Pro or X-Plane 12 run on more platforms?
WingX Pro runs on Ios, Macos. X-Plane 12 runs on Windows, Macos, Linux.
What is WingX Pro best used for?
WingX Pro is most often used for pre-flight planning, in-flight navigation, weather briefing, performance calculations. Of those, pre-flight planning and in-flight navigation are not what X-Plane 12 is typically brought in for.
What can WingX Pro do that X-Plane 12 cannot?
WingX Pro covers Flight planning, Aeronautical charts, Real-time weather, Weight and balance. X-Plane 12 covers Flight physics, Global scenery, Realistic aircraft, Weather simulation. Both handle Macos support.
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