Comparison

SkyLoggerXXL vs Startup

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

Head to head
About

SkyLoggerXXL

Features
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SkyLoggerXXL sets standards for the professional or fun orientated glider, hangglider or paraglider pilot. Based on the success of SkyLogger for the iPhone SkyLoggerXXL is a universal app that has been rewritten and optimized for the iPad and iPhone. It offers the same functionality for tracking flights as SkyLogger but goes with respect to its analysis capabilities and improved user interface far further: - Apple Watch support; - 2D & 3D flight data visualization; - downloadable map data; - large and individually adaptable instruments on a moving map allow best viewing comfort; - north or in flight direction orientation of moving map; - built-in live tracking support for Leonardo or Vgps servers - visualization of previously flown flights as track traces on moving map; - visualization of airspaces with user defined colors; - instrument showing the distance and direction to the closest airspace; - 3 axis acceleration measurements; - tracked flights are stored in highly efficient internal database; - default flight parameters can be stored and retrieved to make flight information entering for competitions easier; - SkyLoggerXXL supports common file formats like IGC, CSV, GPX and KML; - IGC files created by SkyLoggerXXL are OLC conform and can directly be sent to Leonardo, XCCup, XContest and XC globe based OLC servers; - calculation of XC points for FAI triangle, triangle and free distance over 5 points; - XC analysis (determination of FAI triangle areas); - printing of flightbooks, flight information and statistics - all diagrams, maps or charts can either be e-mailed or copied for incorporation into other apps; - integration of SkyView database for exchanging waypoints; - support of external accessories, like FlyNet, SensBox, SkyDrop, Skywatch BL and XC Tracer; - weather data history of selected weather stations for the last 48 hours; - online wind speed and direction visualization on maps for selected weather stations; - visualization of hotspots; - visualization of regions with thermals; - and much much more! Experience the new world of flight tracking and analysis. NOW! Disclaimer: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

Startup

Monitor your vehicles in real-time with 24/7 GPS tracking. Receive instant alerts via SMS or email for enhanced safety and peace of mind.

Highlights
  • 24/7 Real-Time GPS Tracking
  • Live Vehicle Monitoring
  • Instant SMS Alerts
  • Email Notifications
  • Vehicle Safety Focus
Features
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Real-Time 24x7 GPS Tracking All the Vehicle Trackers Report to our servers at an interval of 10 to 30 seconds. Thus giving You the power to Track your Vehicles Live when they drive. Alerts With Live Tracking you get Live Alerts via SMS or Email which are generated at highest priority because Safety of Your Vehicle is our Primary Concern.

Screenshots

SkyLoggerXXL4 screens
Startup4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Startup at Free against SkyLoggerXXL's $23.99. Startup also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Startup is free to download; SkyLoggerXXL costs $23.99 up front. SkyLoggerXXL sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Startup asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SkyLoggerXXL ships an update every 2 months, Startup monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 4 level
SkyLoggerXXL versus Startup: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkyLoggerXXLStartup
Price$23.99Free β€” better
Positive reviewsβ€”14.3% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
Monetizationβ€”Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.615.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size19 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHartwig WiesmannUffizio India Software Consultants Private Limited

In-app purchases

8 purchases

SkyLoggerXXL

One-time8
  • Accelerometer$1.99
  • 2D maps from 3rd parties$3.99
  • 3D maps$3.99
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  • Maps from 3rd parties$4.99
  • FlyNet accessory$9.99
  • SensBox accessory$9.99
  • XC Tracer accessory$9.99
  • SkyDrop accessory$9.99
None

Startup

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SkyLoggerXXL free?
SkyLoggerXXL costs $23.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Startup free?
Startup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SkyLoggerXXL or Startup have ads?
Neither SkyLoggerXXL nor Startup shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SkyLoggerXXL or Startup?
SkyLoggerXXL ships an update every 2 months, and Startup monthly. Most recently, SkyLoggerXXL was updated on October 28, 2026 and Startup on October 7, 2026.

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