USPA SIM vs 9Putt
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Basic Safety Requirements
- Skydiving recommendations
- Individual proficiency programs
- Information for skydivers
- USPA administered programs
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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.
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.
- 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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | USPA SIM | 9Putt |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (28 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 77.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 28 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 33 months | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | United States Parachute Association | Scott Carvalho |
In-app purchases
USPA SIM
No in-app purchases
9Putt
No in-app purchases









