Comparison

GlideRatio vs Learn To BASE Jump

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

Head to head
About

GlideRatio

This app helps paragliders and hang gliders calculate the minimum glide ratio needed for safe takeoffs and landings. It uses your phone's camera and motion sensors to provide immediate calculations with a simple, intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • Detects minimal glide ratio for safe flights
  • Uses rear camera and motion sensors
  • Two detection modes: landing zone and takeoff site
  • Zoom feature for accurate aiming
  • Minimalistic and intuitive UI
Features
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First, many thanks to my Bulgarian friends: Andrey Manolov and Emil Gyorev. For the great idea to create this application. If it was not for your help and encouragement, this project would not have been successful. This application uses rear camera and motion sensors of your phone to detect minimal glide ratio required to safely run (fly) lines in your Hike&Fly missions. Two modes of detection: from landing zone and from takeoff site. Use zoom feature to point your camera to destination accurate. Minimalistic UI (no stupid buttons, controls, etc): Just point your camera to landing (or to takeoff) zone, boom - you can see calculated glide ratio immediately.

About

Learn To BASE Jump

Features
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Learn BASE jumping from comprehensive, professional video courses covering everything from packing and exits to canopy control and emergency procedures. IMPORTANT: This app is for educational purposes only. Do not use this app to learn to BASE jump alone. Correct guidance and mentorship by a trained professional is essential. COURSES INCLUDE: • How to Pack & Pro Packing — 13 videos on packing techniques for BASE rigs • The Perfect Exit — Body position, foot position and power in the push • Malfunctions — 15 videos covering recognition and emergency response • Gear Checks — Personal, secondary and buddy check procedures • Freefalling — Hand-held and stowed freefall techniques • Static Line & PCA — Deployment methods • Unpacked Jumping — Packing, stashing, gearing up, T.A.R.D and rollover • Jumping at Night — Night jumping considerations • Canopy Course — 36 in-depth videos covering safety, equipment, flight theory, flying techniques and landing FEATURES: • Track your progress across all courses • Continue watching from where you left off • Save favourite videos for quick access • Watch time and completion statistics • Sign in with Apple for secure, private authentication Promoting safety, sharing knowledge and maintaining ethics in BASE jumping. SUBSCRIPTION: • Monthly: $9.99/month • Annual: $99.99/year ($8.33/month) Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Service: https://learntobasejump.com/legal/terms Privacy Policy: https://learntobasejump.com/legal/privacy

Screenshots

GlideRatio3 screens
Learn To BASE Jump4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GlideRatio at none against Learn To BASE Jump's 2. GlideRatio also leads on iOS requirement (13.2 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support 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

Both are free to download. Learn To BASE Jump sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. GlideRatio asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
GlideRatio versus Learn To BASE Jump: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlideRatioLearn To BASE Jump
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.2 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSergey MuravevSAMUEL WILLIAM,JAMES HARDY

In-app purchases

None

GlideRatio

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Learn To BASE Jump

Subscriptions2
  • LTBJ Monthly$9.991 Month
  • LTBJ Annual$99.991 Year

Questions

Is GlideRatio free?
GlideRatio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Learn To BASE Jump free?
Learn To BASE Jump is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GlideRatio or Learn To BASE Jump have ads?
Neither GlideRatio nor Learn To BASE Jump shows ads.

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