Comparison

USPA SIM vs 9Putt

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

Head to head
About

USPA SIM

This manual outlines the United States Parachute Association's basic safety requirements and recommendations for safe skydiving. It details programs for recognizing individual expertise and proficiency in the sport. Users should consult additional resources for clarification.

Highlights
  • Basic Safety Requirements
  • Skydiving recommendations
  • Individual proficiency programs
  • Information for skydivers
  • USPA administered programs
Features
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USPA Skydiver's Information Manual (SIM) The United States Parachute Association's Skydiver's Information Manual provides basic skydiving standards (the Basic Safety Requirements) and recommendations agreed upon by USPA members for the conduct of safe and enjoyable skydiving. It also describes the programs USPA administers to recognize individuals for their expertise, ability to train others, and proficiency or tenure in the sport. Although the SIM provides much basic information for skydivers, each jumper should research further and consult USPA and industry officials, documents, and other produced media, as well as other reliable individuals for clarification and additional information. USPA MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE INFORMATION SET FORTH IN THIS MANUAL. PEOPLE RELYING THEREON DO SO AT THEIR OWN RISK.

About

9Putt

This app transforms your putting mat into a comprehensive practice system. It offers structured sessions, engaging games, and detailed progress tracking to help golfers improve their putting skills. Practice with purpose and stay accountable to achieve better results on the green.

Highlights
  • Structured putting sessions
  • Interactive putting games
  • Progress tracking (duration, score, goals)
  • Activity heatmaps
  • Daily and weekly goals
  • Card-based challenges
  • Spin-to-play survival mode
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Make every putt count. The 9Putt app turns your putting mat into a complete practice system. Combining structured sessions, interactive games, and progress tracking to help you improve the most important part of your golf game. Practice with purpose Use guided putting sessions to stay focused and consistent. Built-in timers help you commit to real practice, not guesswork. Play games that improve your skills Break out of repetitive practice with interactive modes like: Card-based putting challenges Spin-to-play survival mode Randomized drills to test consistency Practice stays engaging while still building real skill. Track your progress See how your practice adds up over time: - Session duration tracking - Best score logging - Daily and weekly goals - Activity heatmaps Build streaks and stay accountable. Designed for your putting mat Whether you're practicing at home or warming up before a round, 9Putt gives structure to every session. Why 9Putt 1. Built for real golfers and real practice 2. Helps you stay consistent and improve faster 3. Practice smarter. Play more. Improve your putting.

Screenshots

USPA SIM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 9Putt at 5.0 against USPA SIM's 3.6. USPA SIM's advantage is ratings volume (28 vs 2) and device support. On price, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

9Putt holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: USPA SIM has 28 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
USPA SIM versus 9Putt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUSPA SIM9Putt
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (28 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings28 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 33 months—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUnited States Parachute AssociationScott Carvalho

In-app purchases

None

USPA SIM

No in-app purchases

None

9Putt

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is USPA SIM free?
USPA SIM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 9Putt free?
9Putt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, USPA SIM or 9Putt?
9Putt is rated higher. USPA SIM averages 3.6 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while 9Putt averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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