Comparison

SkyLoggerXXL vs Elevation Tracker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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

Elevation Tracker

Track your current altitude and visualize elevation changes along your path. This app uses your phone's GPS for accurate outdoor measurements and offers various map views. Share and export your location and altitude data easily.

Highlights
  • Live altitude display
  • Altitude tracking on map
  • Choice of measurement units
  • Real-time GPS coordinates
  • Share & export data
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Track your altitude. Map your routes. Relive your adventures in 3D. A precise GPS altimeter and complete trip recorder for hiking, biking, skiing, paragliding, or any outdoor adventure where altitude matters. Live tracking • Real-time altitude with vertical accuracy • Distance, elevation gain & loss, average speed, stopwatch • Live Activity & Dynamic Island support — keep your stats on the Lock Screen • Background tracking, so your trip keeps recording in your pocket On the map • Switch between satellite, hybrid and standard map styles • Colored polyline along your route • Tap any point to see altitude, distance and speed at that exact spot Your trips, saved & shared • Trip history — every session stored locally on your device • Import GPX files as a ghost trace to follow a route on the map • Export your tracks as GPX (Pro) • Snapshot and share your map view with one tap 3D flyover videos (Pro) Turn your favorite hike into a cinematic 3D flyover video — your route, your camera path, your altitude stats burned in. Export to your Photos library and share it everywhere. 100% local, 100% private — no account, no cloud sync, no analytics. Your data stays on your device. Works offline. Download once, explore everywhere.

Screenshots

SkyLoggerXXL4 screens
Elevation Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Elevation Tracker at Free against SkyLoggerXXL's $23.99. SkyLoggerXXL's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (4 vs 2). On update cadence and in-app purchases 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

Elevation Tracker is free to download; SkyLoggerXXL costs $23.99 up front. SkyLoggerXXL sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Elevation Tracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SkyLoggerXXL versus Elevation Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkyLoggerXXLElevation Tracker
Price$23.99Free — better
Rating—4.7 (120 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—120 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHartwig WiesmannFlorian Delaunay

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
1 purchases

Elevation Tracker

One-time1
  • Elevation Unlimited$6.99

Questions

Is SkyLoggerXXL free?
SkyLoggerXXL costs $23.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Elevation Tracker free?
Elevation Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SkyLoggerXXL or Elevation Tracker have ads?
Elevation Tracker shows ads; SkyLoggerXXL does not.
Which is updated more often, SkyLoggerXXL or Elevation Tracker?
SkyLoggerXXL ships an update every 2 months, and Elevation Tracker every 2 months. Most recently, SkyLoggerXXL was updated on September 10, 2026 and Elevation Tracker on September 21, 2026.

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