Comparison

Volandoo Tracker vs Syride Link

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

Head to head
About

Volandoo Tracker

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
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Volandoo is a live tracking and logbook service for hang gliding and paragliding. The App has been built using native APIs for performance, bundle size, and stability reasons. It is designed to be a "set it and forget it" for the pilot. It detects your launch and landing and automatically stops after the flight ends. The app can also notify others about your flight via Telegram, or SMS. Volandoo also offers the Logbook for your flights. Every time use the Tracker the flight processed is saved. You can also upload IGCs and add them to your logbook. (in the webapp) What does Tracker offer that others don't? 1. Live tracking, anyone can watch you and others in realtime 2. Launching and landing detection and automatically stops GPS 3. Automatic notifications via Telegram and/or SMS to others about your status, as well as Facebook and/or Twitter posts 4. All flights are processed, analyzed, and saved in the Logbook for later viewing and sharing End User License Agreement (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Syride Link

Features
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Compatibility with Solar, Alti V4, GPS V4 and Evo V2. With or without an instrument, Syride Link supports you in flight The Syride Link app enhances your Syride instrument experience, but it can also be used independently for live tracking, even without an instrument. With the app, you can: Share your position in live tracking Share your position and follow connected Syride pilots in real-time on Syride.com in both 2D and 3D. The app uses either your instrument's GPS (if available) to save your phone's battery life, or your smartphone's GPS. Record your flight with your Alti V4 or Solar Your phone's GPS position can be transmitted to your instrument. The instrument can then record a flight in IGC format and automatically add it to your Syride flight log. On the Alti V4, you can display GPS data from the phone on your screen. Manage instrument settings from the app Easily modify your instrument's parameters directly from your smartphone. Upload your flights automatically or manually After landing, your flight track can be uploaded to your Syride profile automatically (if your phone is connected to a network) or manually.

Screenshots

Volandoo Tracker4 screens
Syride Link4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Syride Link at none against Volandoo Tracker's 10. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Volandoo Tracker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Syride Link asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Volandoo Tracker ships an update monthly, Syride Link every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Volandoo Tracker versus Syride Link: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVolandoo TrackerSyride Link
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPedro Enrique CifresSyride

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Volandoo Tracker

Subscriptions10
  • Private Tracking Monthly$2.991 Month
  • SMS Notifications Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Hike and Fly Monthly$2.991 Month
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  • Basic Monthly 2026$2.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly 2026$4.991 Month
  • Volandoo Premium$4.991 Month
  • Private Tracking Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Hike and Fly Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Basic Yearly 2026$29.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly 2026$49.991 Year
None

Syride Link

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Volandoo Tracker free?
Volandoo Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Syride Link free?
Syride Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Volandoo Tracker or Syride Link have ads?
Neither Volandoo Tracker nor Syride Link shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Volandoo Tracker or Syride Link?
Volandoo Tracker ships an update monthly, and Syride Link every 2 weeks. Most recently, Volandoo Tracker was updated on November 3, 2026 and Syride Link on October 30, 2026.

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