xcNav vs Sky Gauge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
xcNav
This app provides essential navigation tools for paramotor pilots, including waypoints, ETAs, and live location sharing. It also offers group chat, airspace charts, weather information, and proximity warnings with external hardware.
- Navigation tools (waypoints, ETAs)
- Live location sharing
- Group chat
- Airspace sectional charts
- Weather tools
- ADSB-in proximity warnings
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- Navigation tools (waypoints, ETAs, etc) - Live location sharing - Live shared waypoints - Group chat - Airspace sectional charts - Weather tools - ADSB-in with proximity warnings (requires external hardware)
Sky Gauge
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Sky Gauge: Elevation Tracker for Apple Watch Experience the simplicity of altitude tracking with Sky Gauge on your Apple Watch. With just a tap, Sky Gauge begins measuring changes in your elevation from the starting point, displayed as zero. Key Features: Instant Elevation Tracking: Start tracking with a single tap and view real-time elevation changes. Switch Units Easily: Tap on the elevation reading to toggle between feet and meters. Intuitive Interface: Designed exclusively for Apple Watch, ensuring ease of use and clarity. Full directions at: http://skygauge.justingengo.com Sky Gauge is perfect for paramotoring, paragliding, hiking, climbing, biking, skiing, snowboarding, or any activity where tracking elevation is essential. Download now and explore the heights effortlessly!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: xcNav at Free against Sky Gauge's $0.99. Sky Gauge's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On update cadence, 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
xcNav is free to download; Sky Gauge costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
xcNav ships an update every 6 weeks, Sky Gauge every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 26, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | xcNav | Sky Gauge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Caleb Johnson | S. Justin Gengo |
In-app purchases
xcNav
No in-app purchases
Sky Gauge
No in-app purchases
