Glider Polar vs opti*Glide
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Glider Polar
This app predicts glider performance by allowing users to adjust gross weight and headwind. Experienced pilots can explore the impact of water ballast on glide ratio and speed, while beginners can visualize how wind and weight affect performance.
- Predicts glider glide performance
- Adjustable gross weight
- Adjustable headwind component
- Shows effect of water ballast
- Illustrates wind and weight impact
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Glider Polar predicts the glide performance of any glider. The user can vary the glider's gross weight and headwind component and immediately see the effect on glider performance. Experienced pilots can use the app to see how water ballast affects the glide ratio and cruise speed. For those new to gliding, the app clearly illustrates the effect of wind and weight on performance.
opti*Glide
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////// opti-Glide ist kostenlos und benutzerfreundlich ////// opti-Glide ist eine kostenlose App für Segel- und Motorflieger. Sie ist wirklich leicht zu bedienen und konzentriert sich auf die wirklich wichtigen Funktionen während des Fluges. Es werden die aktuellen Lufträume und Flugplätze angezeigt. Die Luftraumdaten stammen vom DAeC und alle anderen Daten von openflightmaps.org. Mit opti-Glide können Sie die Karte stufenlos zoomen, verschieben und drehen. Die Übersichtlichkeit bleibt dabei stets erhalten, weil beim Zoomen automatisch zwischen insgesamt fünf verschiedenen Detailstufen gewechselt wird. Datenkacheln, die auf Wunsch ausgeblendet werden können, zeigen wichtige Daten an. Zum Beispiel die Geschwindigkeit über Grund und die Entfernung sowie Ablage zum Ziel.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: opti*Glide at Free against Glider Polar's $2.99. opti*Glide also leads on update cadence (every 6 months vs every 21 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
opti*Glide is free to download; Glider Polar costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Glider Polar ships an update every 21 months, opti*Glide every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Glider Polar | opti*Glide |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | Every 6 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Robert Walker | Jens-Christian Henke |
In-app purchases
Glider Polar
No in-app purchases
opti*Glide
No in-app purchases
