Comparison

eVario vs BipLink

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

Head to head
About

eVario

This flight navigation companion provides real-time flight data, acoustical and visual feedback for pilots. It features automatic track recording, wind estimation, and integration with health apps for post-flight analysis. Designed for paragliding and hang-gliding, it can also be used for various other outdoor activities.

Highlights
  • Real-time flight data dashboard
  • Automatic track recording
  • Acoustical and visual thermal feedback
  • Wind estimation and direction
  • Integration with Health app
  • GPX track record support
Features
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eVario is your connected flight navigation companion during and after your adventure trip, helping you to visualise relevant data, assist you while progressing in the air by returning visual and acoustical feedback. eVario is a 9-axis measurement (accelerometer, gyrometer, gps), barometer assisted, connected and intuitive instrument with a polychrom display, exploiting the embedded device’s hardware and accurate sensoric, without need to connect external devices. It typically provides real time information of a variometer like altimeter, speedometer, odometer, chronometer, gyrometer, anemometer for every (air)craft pilot. Its configurable cockpit allows you to keep track of the most relevant to you. The integrated data logger automatically records your 3D location and provides the recorded track file to e.g. your iCloud Drive for track visualisation or flight metrics. Turn on & Fly! No need for additional/external hardware. eVario is mainly designed for paragliding/hang-gliding, but may be used as well while biking, hiking, running, sailing, skiing, flying, … Optimised for low battery usage, the app lets you: ▶ TOUCH&GO: Turn on & Go fly! The cockpit shows real-time data after a short automatic instrument calibration. ▶ TAKE OFF: Automatic track recording is taking place in background and take-off altitude is referenced. ▶ STAY IN CONTROL: Control the behaviour, update rate, unit of the instruments, anytime and anywhere. ▶ THERMALLING: Get acoustical and visual feedback of the encountered thermals and easily locate them when returning back. ▶ BE EFFICIENT: Track wind estimation, direction and force, to soar or prepare your landing. ▶ DO MORE: Review your activity track and metrics in Health app or replay your 3D flight e.g. in GoogleEarth, Analyse flight metrics in BaseCamp. KEY FEATURES *Cockpit ▶ Clear dashboard of digital real time data ▶ Unlimited GPS tracks and waypoints saves ▶ Support of metric and imperial unit system ▶ Support of GPX record formats ▶ Automatic tracking start/stop upon movement detection ▶ Automatic GPS track recording ▶ Logbook with individual 3D GPS track records (timestamp, latitude, longitude, elevation) supporting derived data analysis *Map ▶ Visualise your position on map *Tracks ▶ eVario integrates with Health app to record your track data including eVario specific metric data. ▶ Visualise your flight record in Health app More on the developer's website.

About

BipLink

This app allows users to manage and personalize Stodeus variometer/GPS loggers. It provides access to a flight logbook for syncing, viewing, and sharing flights, along with annual statistics. Firmware updates and user guides are also available.

Highlights
  • Personalize instrument profiles
  • Sync, view, and share flights
  • Track annual flight statistics
  • Wireless firmware updates
  • Access user guides
  • Demo mode exploration
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BipLink is a game-changer for managing your Stodeus variometer / GPS logger. Set up your UltraBip or BlueBip just the way you like and personalize up to three profiles for any kind of flight. With exclusive access to the Stodeus LogBook, you can sync, view, and share your flights, track annual stats to monitor wing wear. And for total peace of mind, your instrument stays up to date with wireless firmware updates. Instant access is also provided to user guides for all Stodeus instruments, including BipBip PRO V2 and miniBip V2. The full experience can even be explored in demo mode, without an instrument. No ads, no fees. Just free. BipLink – because your flights deserve the perfect setup.

Screenshots

BipLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BipLink at Free against eVario's $6.99. BipLink also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases 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

BipLink is free to download; eVario costs $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

eVario ships an update every 10 months, BipLink every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
eVario versus BipLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereVarioBipLink
Price$6.99Free — better
Rating—4.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJean-Marc MeyerStodeus

Customer experience

eVario

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

BipLink

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

eVario

No in-app purchases

None

BipLink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is eVario free?
eVario costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is BipLink free?
BipLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do eVario or BipLink have ads?
Neither eVario nor BipLink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, eVario or BipLink?
eVario ships an update every 10 months, and BipLink every 2 months. Most recently, eVario was updated on November 3, 2026 and BipLink on November 4, 2026.

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