# Glider Sim — Paragliding Simulator

> Realistic paragliding simulator with real-world terrain and physics. (iPhone/iPad app by joey sipos.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glider-sim/id1520283061 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [joey sipos](https://appshunter.io/developer/982679955)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Simulation, Sports
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 27 App Store ratings · 19 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 397 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-06-28
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glider-sim/id1520283061/reviews.md

## What is Glider Sim?

This simulator takes place in Sun Valley, Idaho, US. Use ridge lift and thermals to soar into the clouds! This is just a glimpse of what's to come so be sure to follow @5DRealities for future updates and news.

FEATURES INCLUDE:
-Realistic simulated ridge lift with visual particles feedback.
-Accurately placed thermals with visual particle feedback and in-game visualization.
-Real life satellite imagery with accurately placed custom scenery objects.
-Realistic world flight physics with the ability to land or crash!
-Choose your launch point, run and takeoff.
-Ability to change graphics settings.
-Choose your favorite glider design/ graphic.

## Key features

- Realistic ridge lift simulation
- Accurate thermal physics
- Satellite imagery terrain
- Custom scenery objects
- Realistic flight physics
- Customizable glider designs
- Adjustable graphics settings

## Recent user reviews (10 of 19)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glider-sim/id1520283061/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Love it! Some tweaks?

*2023-08-03, version 1.2.2*

The weight shift is reversed which is such a shame because the gameplay is amazing 👌

### 3/5 — Very fun but…

*2023-06-15*

It only comes with 3 challenges, 1 location, and no tutorials. The free flight has not real “done” including designated landing spots to shoot for. I’d be willing to get a paid version to support these adds. Also, a powered parachute options would be nice too.

Also, with the camera lens in the upper left corner facing out, the screen shows the application upside down. It will not correct… you have to switch the iPad to camera lens facing out and in the lower right corner

### 4/5 — Good

*2022-03-11, version 1.2.2*

A great app but too easy and needs more levels. The wind sock is the wrong way round. Different terrain and missions would make it more interesting. Could be brilliant.

### 4/5 — Good but could be so much better

*2021-11-21*

If you’re looking for a paragliding sim in the App Store this is really the only game in town. There are a couple of others but they are truly unfinished garbage and don’t even come close to this effort. 

The physics are very good and the graphics are decent, though they feel pretty dated and could be significantly improved. All-in-all it’s enjoyable but I would recommend the following fixes/additions. 

 1. More flying sites please. Utah is getting boring! 

 2. Allow the game to be played in multiple orientations. Currently it can only be played on the iPad with the volume buttons on the lower right. When flipped 180 the app doesn’t recognize the gyro and doesn’t flip to the correct orientation. Seems like a very basic oversight and needs to be fixed. 

 3. Get rid of the frustrating directional view buttons. The industry standard in flight sims is finger dragging to look around. This really needs to be changed. The buttons are non-intuitive and frustrating.  

4. Add powered gliders and trikes.

5. As previously mentioned the graphics could use a boost. Satellite and low level terrain imagery is readily available and could be incorporated in the sim greatly improving the realism level. 

 6. Some sort of tutorial would be nice.

### 5/5 — Suggestions

*2021-07-16*

This is an awesome paragliding sim with great physics. Some suggestions: 1. Please add more launch sites worldwide. 2. Add a motor paraglider 3. Make a hang gliding sim for iOS. Keep up the great work!

### 5/5 — Amazing!

*2021-01-15*

This is some really wonderful work. Love the physics and controls. A really wonderful wait pass the time when conditions don’t allow for flying at my local site. Thank you for this!

### 4/5 — Best sim for paragliding

*2021-01-14, version 1.2.2*

This game is loads of fun.  Finding thermals is actually fairly close to finding them when actually paragliding.  
The thermals do seem to spawn randomly.  A cool upgrade would be to have thermals more likely to spawn over thermal triggers.
Also the steering is somewhat limited for any acro or spirals.  But this makes it more user friendly and I don’t mind it in normal flight.

### 5/5 — Good game

*2020-12-12, version 1.2.2*

Nicre graphics and the feeling is acurate for a game but another location would be great.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work.

*2020-12-08, version 1.2.2*

Simple don’t bother with it doesn’t open.

### 1/5 — Bad

*2020-11-26, version 1.2.2*

The game won’t let me play so I hate it pls fix 

Ps: I was looking for a good game I got the wrong one

## Frequently asked questions about Glider Sim

### What is Glider Sim's gameplay like?

Glider Sim focuses on realistic paragliding physics, allowing you to use ridge lift and thermals to soar. You can choose your launch point, take off, and attempt to land or crash.

### Can I play Glider Sim offline?

The provided information does not specify whether Glider Sim supports offline play. It is a single-player simulation experience.

### Does Glider Sim have multiplayer modes?

There is no mention of multiplayer functionality in the app's description. Glider Sim appears to be a single-player simulation.

### What devices does Glider Sim support?

Glider Sim is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is Glider Sim updated?

The latest version, 1.2.2, was released on July 27, 2020. The developer, joey sipos, encourages users to follow @5DRealities for future updates and news.

### What is the age rating for Glider Sim?

Glider Sim has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players.

### How does Glider Sim compare to other flight simulators?

Glider Sim differentiates itself by focusing specifically on paragliding with realistic ridge lift and thermal mechanics, set against real-life satellite imagery of Sun Valley, Idaho.

### What are the graphics options in Glider Sim?

Glider Sim allows you to change graphics settings to suit your device and preferences, ensuring a smoother or more visually detailed experience.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2.2 — 2020-07-27

-Fix bugs in challenges.
-Update flight physics.

### 1.2.1 — 2020-07-20

-Added Challenges.
-Updated flight physics.

### 1.0 — 2020-06-28

No release notes.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*