Comparison

USPA SIM vs JumpBook Tracker

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

JumpBook Tracker

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Jumpbook — The digital logbook your jumps deserve. Log every jump with the detail it deserves, get them verified with in-person digital signatures, and share your progress with the world. AUTOMATIC JUMP TRACKING Put your phone in your pocket and jump. Jumpbook uses your phone's barometric sensor to detect exit altitude, freefall time, deployment altitude, and landing — automatically. VERIFIED DIGITAL SIGNATURES Get your jumps signed the way a paper logbook works — but better. A witness scans a QR code in person, and their credentials are permanently frozen with the signature. Instructors, coaches, licensed skydivers, and pilots each sign with their proper role. WIND & DRIFT ANALYSIS Real-time winds aloft, freefall drift simulation, landing pattern visualization, and safety alerts for crosswind and penetration conditions. SHARE YOUR JUMPS Turn any jump into a beautiful card with your stats over your favorite photo — ready for Instagram, WhatsApp, or anywhere. YOUR FULL SKYDIVING PROFILE Licenses and ratings with expiration alerts, currency tracking, emergency contact, gear details, and complete statistics of your progression. Whether you're working toward your A license or logging jump #5,000, Jumpbook keeps your skydiving history safe, verified, and always with you. Blue skies!

Screenshots

USPA SIM4 screens
JumpBook Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: JumpBook Tracker at every 10 days against USPA SIM's every 33 months. USPA SIM's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

USPA SIM ships an update every 33 months, JumpBook Tracker every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
USPA SIM versus JumpBook Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUSPA SIMJumpBook Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (27 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings27 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 33 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB127 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUnited States Parachute AssociationPablo Lara

In-app purchases

None

USPA SIM

No in-app purchases

None

JumpBook Tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is USPA SIM free?
USPA SIM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is JumpBook Tracker free?
JumpBook Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do USPA SIM or JumpBook Tracker have ads?
Neither USPA SIM nor JumpBook Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, USPA SIM or JumpBook Tracker?
USPA SIM ships an update every 33 months, and JumpBook Tracker every 10 days. Most recently, USPA SIM was updated on October 7, 2026 and JumpBook Tracker on October 9, 2026.

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