# where2fly paragliding vs SkyDemon

The clearest difference is monetization model: where2fly paragliding at free with in-app purchases against SkyDemon's subscription. SkyDemon's advantage is ratings volume (549 vs 7). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. where2fly paragliding sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and SkyDemon sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for where2fly paragliding against 4.8 for SkyDemon. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SkyDemon has 549 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of where2fly paragliding's written reviews are positive against 92% of SkyDemon's.

where2fly paragliding ships an update every 3 weeks, SkyDemon monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | where2fly paragliding | SkyDemon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/where2fly-paragliding/id378914940/reviews)** | [4.8 (549 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skydemon/id497184081/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **549** |
| Positive reviews | **93.5% of reviews** | 92.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 251 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ionesoft GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/377603036) | [Divelements Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/497184084) |

## What reviewers say

### where2fly paragliding

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/where2fly-paragliding/id378914940)

This app is a comprehensive tool for paraglider and delta pilots, offering detailed information on over 15,000 take-off and 4,000 landing sites globally. It features interactive maps, public transport integration, and weather webcam data to aid in flight planning and navigation.

**Highlights:** 15,000+ take-off sites, 4,000+ landing sites, Interactive map display, Public transport planning, Offline map downloads, Worldwide webcam integration, SOS emergency feature

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Landing beer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Flightbook | $3.99 | one-time |
| Donate a landing beer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Donate a mountain ride | $11.99 | one-time |


### SkyDemon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skydemon/id497184081)

Plan and navigate VFR flights across Europe with detailed aeronautical charts, dynamic airspace clipping, and real-time hazard warnings. Features include virtual radar, automated weather briefings, and comprehensive flight logging for pilots.

**Highlights:** Vector aeronautical charts with dynamic airspace clipping, Intuitive route planning and modification, Virtual Radar for hazard and airspace visualization, Automated weather briefings (TAF, METAR, SIGMET), Real-time hazard and airspace warnings, Georeferenced airfield plates and documents, Fuel, weight, and balance calculations

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SkyDemon iOS Subscription | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic
- 🚀 Best software ever used
- 🚀 Essential for flying
- 🚀 Excellent app
- 🚀 Unbeatable in all respects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Updates can be slow
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Limited to 2 devices

**Reported bugs**

- Incompatible with latest iPad OS
- Crashes when trying to download all charts

**Requested features**

- Print PLOG or route on iPad
- Improved logbook functionality
- Support for official CAA/NATS charts
- Synthetic vision
- IFR flight plan filing to Eurocontrol


## Frequently asked questions

### Is where2fly paragliding free?

where2fly paragliding is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SkyDemon free?

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

### Which has better reviews, where2fly paragliding or SkyDemon?

where2fly paragliding is rated higher. where2fly paragliding averages 4.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while SkyDemon averages 4.8 from 549 ratings.

### Do where2fly paragliding or SkyDemon have ads?

Neither where2fly paragliding nor SkyDemon shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, where2fly paragliding or SkyDemon?

where2fly paragliding ships an update every 3 weeks, and SkyDemon monthly. Most recently, where2fly paragliding was updated on October 21, 2026 and SkyDemon on October 19, 2026.

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