Comparison

UASidekick vs Gravity Ballistics

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

UASidekick

This app provides airspace awareness and flight planning tools for drone pilots. It integrates with FAA systems for LAANC and NOTAM submissions, and offers land parcel data lookup. Subscriptions unlock full features for hobbyist and commercial users.

Highlights
  • LAANC integration for hobbyist and commercial pilots
  • NOTAM UOA request submission
  • SGI waiver submission for emergency professionals
  • Land parcel data lookup
  • B4UFLY integration for situational awareness
  • Flight plan filing with FAA Flight Service
Features
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UASidekick is a subscription based airspace awareness tool that ensures safety in the NAS for both manned and unmanned pilots alike.  The app allows remote pilots to easily file flight plans that integrate seamlessly with FAA Flight Service and the FAA LAANC system. *B4UFLY Integration* B4UFLY provides situational awareness to recreational flyers and other drone users. *Recreational (44809) LAANC Integration* As a FAA designated UAS Service Supplier UASidekick allows the hobbyist drone pilot to submit flight plans to the FAA for immediate approval in controlled airspace at available airports. *Commercial (Part 107) LAANC Integration* As a FAA designated UAS Service Supplier UASidekick allows the drone pilot to submit flight plans to the FAA for immediate approval and for further coordination in controlled airspace at available airports. *NOTAM UOA Request* UASidekick was developed to facilitate FAA reporting compliance for those required to submit a NOTAM to fly. UASidekick works with Flight Services to provide a streamline process which allows waiver holders and COA operators, who are required to submit NOTAMs, to submit NOTAM UOAs through the UASidekick app. The app also provides email confirmation of the operation submission for record retention. *SGI Waiver Submission* Providing FAA authorized digital SGI waiver submissions allowing emergency professionals to apply to the FAA for access within restricted airspace during an emergency. *Land Parcel-Data Lookup* UASidekick has incorporated the feature for parcel data look up which allows the user to select a parcel of land and have the boundary and ownership displayed. Each subscription comes with several lookups that renews each month. This feature along with our mapping resource is designed to provide the pilot with situational information not only in the air but on the ground. *In-App Monthly Subscriptions* • UASidekick offers an in-app subscriptions: Hobby Subscriptions from $2.99 + tax per month Commercial Subscriptions from $5.99 + tax per month • Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • This subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period through the apple device • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period for the monthly subscription price • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings on the apple device after purchase •The monthly subscription will allow access to the user profile and allow the user to log flights, submit reports and allow the user to submit requests for LAANC, NOTAM UOA's, Micro Weather, Limited Parcel Data look-Ups and Log Book. • Unsubscribed users will have access to the map and their past flight logs. (A free Flight Service Account is required for the NOTAM UOA submittal. See https://www.1800wxbrief.com for details on creating an account.) For Terms of Use and Privacy Policy please visit our website at: https://uasidekick.com/privacy/

About

Gravity Ballistics

Calculate precise scope adjustments for sniper rifles using real shooting data. Input your measured bullet drop, and the app provides accurate corrections for various distances, simplifying the process without requiring extensive external information.

Highlights
  • Real shooting data input
  • Precise scope adjustments
  • Bullet drop calculation
  • Simplified process
  • No extra data inputs needed
Features
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Gravity Ballistics is here to help you accurately calculate DOPE to scope your sniper rifle. This sniper rifle scope calculator stands out by using real shooting data. Shoot at a target, measure the bullet drop, input the data, and the app provides precise scope adjustments for various distances. Unlike traditional calculators requiring extensive input, this app simplifies the process by relying on actual shooting experience, eliminating the need for extra data inputs like weather or gun details.

Screenshots

UASidekick4 screens
Gravity Ballistics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: UASidekick at Free against Gravity Ballistics's $9.99. UASidekick also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 21 months). Gravity Ballistics's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

UASidekick is free to download; Gravity Ballistics costs $9.99 up front. UASidekick sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Gravity Ballistics asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.6 for UASidekick against 3.7 for Gravity Ballistics. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 13 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of UASidekick's written reviews are positive against 50% of Gravity Ballistics's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UASidekick ships an update every 2 weeks, Gravity Ballistics every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
UASidekick versus Gravity Ballistics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUASidekickGravity Ballistics
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating3.6 (23 ratings)3.7 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.3% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings23 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 21 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB28 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperUASidekick IncSniper's Hide LLC

Customer experience

UASidekick

All ratings23 ratings
Positive60.9%
Neutral8.7%
Negative30.4%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive56.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative37.5%

Gravity Ballistics

All ratings13 ratings
Positive61.5%
Neutral23.1%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

UASidekick

Subscriptions6
  • Hobby Subscription 1 mo$2.991 Month
  • Commercial Subscription 1 mo$5.991 Month
  • Hobby Subscription 6 mo$14.996 Months
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  • Hobby Subscription 12 mo$24.991 Year
  • Commercial Subscription 6 mo$32.996 Months
  • Commercial Subscription 12 mo$59.991 Year
None

Gravity Ballistics

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UASidekick free?
UASidekick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gravity Ballistics free?
Gravity Ballistics costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, UASidekick or Gravity Ballistics?
Gravity Ballistics is rated higher. UASidekick averages 3.6 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Gravity Ballistics averages 3.7 from 13 ratings.
Do UASidekick or Gravity Ballistics have ads?
Neither UASidekick nor Gravity Ballistics shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UASidekick or Gravity Ballistics?
UASidekick ships an update every 2 weeks, and Gravity Ballistics every 21 months. Most recently, UASidekick was updated on September 18, 2026 and Gravity Ballistics on October 6, 2026.

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