# Variometer+ vs Volandoo Tracker

Variometer+ and Volandoo Tracker both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of Variometer+'s written reviews are positive against 75% of Volandoo Tracker's. Variometer+ also leads on ratings volume (27 vs 3) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Variometer+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Volandoo Tracker sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 Variometer+ against 4.7 for Volandoo Tracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Variometer+ has 27 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Variometer+'s written reviews are positive against 75% of Volandoo Tracker's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Variometer+ | Volandoo Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/variometer-plus/id1636307202/reviews)** | [4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/volandoo-tracker/id1636933189/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **27** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **89.5% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.4** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iSolid apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1215383083) | [Pedro Enrique Cifres](https://appshunter.io/developer/377666805) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Volandoo Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/volandoo-tracker/id1636933189)

This app provides live tracking and a flight logbook for hang gliding and paragliding pilots. It automatically detects launches and landings, stops GPS after flights, and can notify others of your flight status via messaging apps or SMS. All flights are saved and can be analyzed and shared.

**Highlights:** Live flight tracking, Automatic launch/landing detection, GPS auto-stop, Flight status notifications (Telegram, SMS), Flight logbook with analysis, IGC file upload

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Private Tracking Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| SMS Notifications Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Hike and Fly Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Basic Monthly 2026 | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly 2026 | $4.99 | per month |
| Volandoo Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| SMS Notifications Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Private Tracking Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Hike and Fly Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Basic Yearly 2026 | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly 2026 | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Variometer+ free?

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

### Is Volandoo Tracker free?

Volandoo Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Variometer+ or Volandoo Tracker?

Variometer+ is rated higher. Variometer+ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Volandoo Tracker averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Variometer+ or Volandoo Tracker have ads?

Neither Variometer+ nor Volandoo Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Variometer+ or Volandoo Tracker?

Variometer+ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Volandoo Tracker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Variometer+ was updated on September 23, 2026 and Volandoo Tracker on September 21, 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.*