# SKYTRAXX SkyUp — Manage your variometer

> Manage your variometer (iPhone/iPad app by SKYTRAXX GmbH.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skytraxx-skyup/id6737060432 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SKYTRAXX GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1774506383)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2024-10-22
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skytraxx-skyup/id6737060432/reviews.md

## What is SKYTRAXX SkyUp?

SKYTRAXX SkyUp is the companion app for your SKYTRAXX flight instrument — connect your 4.0, 5, 5 Mini, or SIX via USB and manage everything right from your iPhone or iPad, no computer required.

Just plug in your device, tap Connect, and select SKYTRAXX.

FLIGHT LOGBOOK
• Automatically syncs new flights (IGC files) from your device to your phone
• Browse your full flight history offline, even without the device connected
• Switch between logbooks if you fly multiple SKYTRAXX devices

UPLOAD & SHARE
• Upload flights directly to Burnair, DHV-XC, and XContest
• Keep your competition and cross-country flights up to date without a computer

FIRMWARE UPDATES
• Check for and install the latest firmware for your device
• Stay up to date with new features and improvements from SKYTRAXX

OFFLINE ELEVATION DATA
• Automatically checks which elevation tiles your flying area needs, based on your flight history and current location
• Downloads missing terrain data directly onto your device for reliable ground-proximity warnings, even far from cell coverage

DEVICE MANAGEMENT
• View firmware version, storage usage, stored flights, and pilot profiles at a glance
• Safely eject your device when you're done

SkyUp is built specifically for SKYTRAXX hardware and designed to make managing your flight instrument as simple as connecting a cable.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.1 — 2026-08-31

• Fixed elevation data downloads failing on a freshly formatted device
• Elevation data now downloads more reliably and takes up less space on your device
• The download progress screen now updates immediately, so it's clear a download is in progress
• Fixed a rare hang when writing elevation data to a Skytraxx SIX
• Devices are now recognized more reliably and consistently across your logbooks
• General stability improvements

### 2.0.0 — 2026-08-26

Flightbook and HGT data management.

### 1.0.2 — 2024-11-14

Added support for the SKYTRAXX 5

### 1.0.1 — 2024-10-29

Update process is faster by skipping existing files.
Close button to close the app after the process finishes.
Change name to SkyUp.

### 1.0 — 2024-10-22

No release notes.

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