# SkyLogger vs RC

The clearest difference is price: RC at Free against SkyLogger's $5.99. RC also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.6). SkyLogger's advantage is review sentiment (49% vs 33%). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

RC is free to download; SkyLogger costs $5.99 up front. SkyLogger sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. RC asks for nothing beyond the download.

SkyLogger ships an update every 2 months, RC every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SkyLogger | RC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rc-timer-lite/id330638289/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | **48.6% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 18 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hartwig Wiesmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658877258) | [Leon Wubbe](https://appshunter.io/developer/330638292) |

## What reviewers say

### SkyLogger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skylogger/id309461034)

This app records and displays flight data for glider, hangglider, and paraglider pilots. It shows real-time information like speed, climb rate, and distance to take-off, and can export flight data in various formats for competition analysis.

**Highlights:** Real-time flight data display, IGC, GPX, KML file export, Competition data entry, 2D & 3D flight visualization, Apple Watch integration, Airspace visualization, XC point calculation

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Track traces | $0.99 | one-time |
| Climb rate traces | $1.99 | one-time |
| Live Tracking | $2.99 | one-time |
| Accelerometer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Airspaces | $4.99 | one-time |
| FlyNet accessory | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2D maps from 3rd parties | $9.99 | one-time |
| XC Tracer accessory | $9.99 | one-time |
| SkyDrop accessory | $9.99 | one-time |
| Maps from 3rd parties | $11.99 | one-time |


### RC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rc-timer-lite/id330638289)

This stopwatch is designed for model glider contests, allowing pilots to record successive flights within a decreasing worktime. A signal is given when the worktime ends. Tap anywhere to start or stop flights, and access the info button to adjust the worktime duration.

**Highlights:** Record successive flights, Decreasing worktime countdown, Start/stop flights with a tap, Adjustable worktime duration, Signal at worktime end

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SkyLogger free?

SkyLogger costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is RC free?

RC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do SkyLogger or RC have ads?

Neither SkyLogger nor RC shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SkyLogger or RC?

SkyLogger ships an update every 2 months, and RC every 4 months. Most recently, SkyLogger was updated on October 18, 2026 and RC on October 6, 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.*