# Gaggle Paragliding, Ultralight vs Variometer+

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Gaggle Paragliding, Ultralight at 789 against Variometer+'s 27. Gaggle Paragliding, Ultralight also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and chart position (#145 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gaggle Paragliding, Ultralight sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Variometer+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Gaggle Paragliding, Ultralight against 4.8 for Variometer+. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gaggle Paragliding, Ultralight has 789 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Gaggle Paragliding, Ultralight's written reviews are positive against 89% of Variometer+'s.

Gaggle Paragliding, Ultralight ships an update weekly, Variometer+ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gaggle Paragliding, Ultralight | Variometer+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (789 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gaggle-paragliding-ultralight/id1556694314/reviews) | [4.8 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/variometer-plus/id1636307202/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **789** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | 85.4% of reviews | **89.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#145** | — |
| Size | 151 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Viszen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1556694316) | [iSolid apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1215383083) |

## What reviewers say

### Gaggle Paragliding, Ultralight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gaggle-paragliding-ultralight/id1556694314)

**Currently charting:** #145 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Record and analyze paragliding and ultralight flights with live tracking, a precise variometer, and 3D replays. Plan routes, monitor airspaces, and access global weather data. Connect with a community of pilots and enhance your flying experience.

**Highlights:** Live flight tracking and safety notifications, Precise variometer and flight instrument data, Airspace monitoring and voice alerts, XC route planning and navigation, 3D flight replays and analytics, Global paragliding map with weather

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Adventurer - Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| 6-Month | $44.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Adventurer - Annual | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app for paramotoring
- 👍 Easy to use and log flights
- 👍 Helpful features like tracking friends and fuel usage
- 👍 Constantly improving with new features
- 👍 Reliable and essential for paramotor pilots

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Power line warning feature locked behind paywall
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Inaccurate readings and issues after initial 10 minutes of flight
- 🤔 Difficulty adding friends

**Reported bugs**

- Aborts when location services settings are changed
- Inaccurate altimeter readings
- Delayed flight detection on takeoff

**Requested features**

- Horizontal flight screen orientation
- Integration with XContest
- Apple Watch app
- Ability to save waypoints for navigation


### Variometer+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/variometer-plus/id1636307202)

This app provides a highly responsive variometer for paragliding, hang gliding, and aviation. It offers customizable beeps, haptic feedback, and ground speed/altitude displays, with an independent Apple Watch app for full functionality on your wrist.

**Highlights:** Highly responsive variometer algorithm, Audible beeps and haptic feedback, Ground speed and altitude display, Sink alarm, Customizable settings and sounds, Independent Apple Watch app

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vario PRO Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Vario PRO Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Vario PRO Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gaggle Paragliding, Ultralight free?

Gaggle Paragliding, Ultralight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Variometer+ free?

Variometer+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Gaggle Paragliding, Ultralight or Variometer+?

Gaggle Paragliding, Ultralight and Variometer+ are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 789 and 27 ratings respectively.

### Do Gaggle Paragliding, Ultralight or Variometer+ have ads?

Neither Gaggle Paragliding, Ultralight nor Variometer+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gaggle Paragliding, Ultralight or Variometer+?

Gaggle Paragliding, Ultralight ships an update weekly, and Variometer+ every 3 weeks. Most recently, Gaggle Paragliding, Ultralight was updated on September 24, 2026 and Variometer+ on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*