# XCSoar (open-source maps and navigation app)

> XCSoar is a free, open-source maps and navigation app for Android and iOS. Tactical glide computer and maps. It has 446 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-2.0-only license, and you can install it from F-Droid, Google Play and the App Store.

XCSoar is a tactical glide computer for soaring and para glider pilots. It supports navigation, airspace warnings, final glide calculations, wind calculation, collision avoidance and many many more features.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/XCSoar/XCSoar |
| Platforms | Android, iOS |
| Built with | Other |
| GitHub stars | 446 |
| License | GPL-2.0-only (open source) |
| F-Droid | https://f-droid.org/packages/org.xcsoar/ (package org.xcsoar) |
| F-Droid anti-features | none flagged |
| Google Play | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.xcsoar.play |
| App Store | https://apps.apple.com/app/id6741046464 |
| Website | https://www.xcsoar.org |
| Official | no |
| Category | Maps & navigation |
| Latest release | v7.45.3 (Sep 22, 2026) |
| Last commit | Oct 7, 2026 |

F-Droid builds its apps from source and flags anti-features: https://f-droid.org/en/docs/Anti-Features/

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