SkyLoggerXXL vs GeoTracker Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SkyLoggerXXL
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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.
GeoTracker Pro
This navigation app records your location, speed, altitude, and weather data. It allows you to play back recorded tracks, create PDF reports, and export data in various formats. Customize units and import/export backups for comprehensive tracking.
- Records location, speed, altitude, and heading
- Retrieves and records current weather information
- Plays recorded tracks at multiple speeds
- Provides suggested routes and directions
- Exports track data to KMZ, GPX, and XLSX
- Creates PDF reports with track statistics and charts
- Imports and exports backups
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GeoTracker Pro is an ad-free, no-registration GPS+Weather Tracking App with many useful features: - Records your location, speed, altitude, heading, acceleration, g-force (if available) and atmospheric pressure (if available) - Retrieves, displays and records current weather information (internet connection required) - Plays recorded tracks at 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x and 16x speeds - Get suggested routes/directions and use them as reference paths for your current activity - Pause/Continue Tracking - Exports recorded track data to KMZ, GPX and XLSX files - Create PDF Reports with Track Statistics, Marker/Bookmark Details and Charts - Import tracks from external files - Import/Create tracks from GPX files - View recorded track details: Distance Travelled, Moving duration, Avg/Max Speeds, Min/Max Acceleration, Min/Max Slope and more - Time charts: Distance, Speed, Altitude, Acceleration, G-Force (if available), Pressure (if available) - Customize Distance, Speed, Acceleration, Altitude, Temperature and Pressure units - Import/Export Backups from/to ZIP files
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: GeoTracker Pro at $7.99 against SkyLoggerXXL's $23.99. GeoTracker Pro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). SkyLoggerXXL's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On ads 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
SkyLoggerXXL costs $23.99 and GeoTracker Pro $7.99 up front. SkyLoggerXXL sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. GeoTracker Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
SkyLoggerXXL ships an update every 2 months, GeoTracker Pro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SkyLoggerXXL | GeoTracker Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $23.99 | $7.99 — better |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (47 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 47 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #169 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 106 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hartwig Wiesmann | Daniel Medeiros |
In-app purchases
SkyLoggerXXL
- 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
GeoTracker Pro
No in-app purchases









