# Balloon Live — FAI Balloon Competition App

> Official FAI hot air balloon competition logger and flight recorder. (iPhone/iPad app by Fédération Aéronautique Internationale.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balloon-live/id1471336096 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Fédération Aéronautique Internationale](https://appshunter.io/developer/1471336095)
- Category: Sports
- Price: $4.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.5 · 49 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-08-08
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balloon-live/id1471336096/reviews.md

## What is Balloon Live?

The application is the official FAI Balloon Live competition logger app.

The app is used in hot air balloon competitions and has the following features:
- 2 app modes: training and competition
- Flight recording with Start/Stop functionality
- Up to 18 different electronic marker drops
- Up to 18 goal declaration slots
- Recording in IGC-file format
- Export as IGC-file
- Automatic flight resume on app restart (after force close)
- Connection to external Balloon Live Sensor box

In competition mode:
- List of watchmefly events with user login
- Synchronization of competition settings and flight data with watchmefly.net
- Live tracks to watchmefly.net

In-app payments: 
- Payment of the pilot fee for using the Balloon live system in a competition

## Key features

- Two app modes: training and competition
- Flight recording with start/stop
- Up to 18 electronic marker drops
- Up to 18 goal declaration slots
- IGC-file recording and export
- Automatic flight resume
- Connects to external Balloon Live Sensor box

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $4.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Balloon Live event credit | $9.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #61 in Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)


## Frequently asked questions about Balloon Live

### What is Balloon Live used for?

Balloon Live is the official FAI competition logger app for hot air balloon competitions. It allows pilots to record flights, manage marker drops, and declare goals.

### Does Balloon Live have ads?

No, Balloon Live does not contain advertisements. The app is ad-free.

### What devices does Balloon Live support?

Balloon Live is available for iPhone and iPad devices.

### How much does Balloon Live cost?

Balloon Live is a paid application priced at $4.99. There are also in-app payments for pilot fees in competitions.

### What is the age rating for Balloon Live?

Balloon Live has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### How often is Balloon Live updated?

The latest version of Balloon Live is 2035, and it was last updated on August 27, 2024. This indicates a recent and active development cycle.

### Can Balloon Live connect to external sensors?

Yes, Balloon Live can connect to an external Balloon Live Sensor box to enhance its functionality during flights.

### What kind of files does Balloon Live record and export?

Balloon Live records flights in the IGC-file format and also allows for exporting flights as IGC-files.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3030 — 2026-08-31

- Fixed an issue where a stopped flight could unexpectedly resume.
- Prevented accidental duplicate marker drops on slower devices.

### 3027 — 2026-08-04

This release improves the reliability and accuracy of flight data:
Declarations are now reliably saved and recorded, including submissions with partial or empty values.
Marker and declaration history now matches the corresponding IGC records.
GPS fix detection and satellite-count reporting from Balloon Live Sensors have been corrected.
Variometer values in newly generated IGC files now use the correct unit conversion.
Declaration formatting now matches the legacy app for better compatibility.

### 3024 — 2026-07-26

- Screens fit better across phones and tablets, even with larger text.
- Flight controls are easier to use, with improved buttons and confirmation before stopping.
- Balloon Live Sensor connections are more dependable.
- WatchMeFly profiles load faster, and competition purchases are more reliable.

### 2035 — 2024-08-27

* Support of UTM ETRS89 coordinate system

### 2034 — 2024-05-31

* IGC header fix
* BLS communication improvements

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