Comparison

Syride vs PPG Flight Planner

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

Head to head
About

Syride

Features
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Enhance Your Flights with Syride Sys'Nav XL and Evo V2 The Syride app extends the capabilities of your Sys'Nav XL and Evo V2 GPS vario, offering a seamless and connected flying experience. Once connected to your instrument, your phone unlocks a range of features for more efficient and enjoyable flights: - Live Tracking in 2D and 3D Share your real-time position with Live Tracking without using your phone's GPS, saving battery life. Track your flight in 2D or 3D on Syride.com, and choose between public mode (visible to everyone) or private mode (viewable only with a secret URL). Let your friends follow your adventure live! - In-Flight Wind Reports on Your Screen Get real-time weather updates from connected weather stations displayed on your instrument. Choose a specific station or the nearest one, whether you're on the ground or in the air. Stay ahead of changing wind conditions during your flight! - Create or Import Navigation Routes Create your own flight routes for competition tasks, cross-country flights, or paramotor navigation directly from the app. You can also import routes from files or QR codes. Share your route with fellow pilots before takeoff! - Manage Instrument Settings from the App Adjust your Sys'Nav XL or Evo V2 settings directly from the app, whether on the road or at takeoff, for easy configuration. - Automatic or Manual Flight Track Upload After Landing Enable automatic track uploading to your Syride profile as soon as you have network reception and your instrument is connected, or manually upload it after landing. Keep a detailed record of every flight. - Bluetooth Accessory Support (Active Look HUD glasses - XL only) Easily connect Active Look HUD glasses (available for XL models), for an enhanced flying experience.

About

PPG Flight Planner

Features
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PPG Flight Planner is the ultimate tool for paramotor pilots who want to make flight planning easier, safer, and more organized. Forget scribbling waypoints on paper or guessing if your fuel will last. With PPG Flight Planner, you can: - Add Pilots: Save pilot profiles with fuel consumption rates, tank sizes, emergency contacts, and notes. - Create Flight Plans: Select takeoff points, destinations, waypoints, and emergency landing sites by tapping on the map. - Assign Roles: Pick who’s leading the group, who’s locking the formation, and who’s staying grounded. - Get Real Calculations: Automatically calculate total distance, estimated flight time, and how much fuel each pilot needs based on their parameters. - Dynamic Speed Adjustment: Change average speed with a slider to see updated flight durations and fuel estimates in real time. - Mid-flight Refueling Alerts: Know if anyone needs to refuel mid-route before you even take off. - Share the Plan: Generate a complete flight summary image with maps, points of interest, and full details to share with your team. Whether you're flying solo or planning a group cross-country, PPG Flight Planner takes the guesswork out of the sky.

Screenshots

Syride4 screens
PPG Flight Planner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Syride at 14.0 against PPG Flight Planner's 18.0. On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Syride versus PPG Flight Planner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSyridePPG Flight Planner
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSyrideMarek Loose

In-app purchases

None

Syride

No in-app purchases

None

PPG Flight Planner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Syride free?
Syride is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PPG Flight Planner free?
PPG Flight Planner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Syride or PPG Flight Planner have ads?
Neither Syride nor PPG Flight Planner shows ads.

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