USPA SIM vs AeroDrop
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.
AeroDrop
A dedicated marketplace for buying and selling used skydiving equipment. Features include identity-verified sellers, in-app messaging, and essential weather forecasts. Find or sell canopies, containers, and accessories safely and easily.
- Identity-verified gear marketplace
- In-app buyer/seller messaging
- Real-time winds aloft forecasts
- METAR & TAF weather reports
- Interactive dropzone map
- Buyer and seller ratings
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AeroDrop is the first dedicated marketplace for buying and selling skydiving gear. Browse used mains, reserves, containers, AADs, helmets, altimeters, and more from identity-verified sellers. Features: - Gear marketplace with identity-verified users - In-app messaging between buyers and sellers - Real-time winds aloft forecasts for any location - METAR & TAF weather reports for nearby airports - Interactive map with dropzone locations - Buyer and seller ratings and reviews Whether you're looking for your next canopy or trying to sell gear you've outgrown, AeroDrop makes it simple and safe.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: AeroDrop at 5.0 against USPA SIM's 3.6. USPA SIM's advantage is ratings volume (28 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.5). On price, ads, 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.
AeroDrop 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | USPA SIM | AeroDrop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (28 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 77.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 28 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 33 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | United States Parachute Association | Joseph Scheri |
Customer experience
USPA SIM
AeroDrop
In-app purchases
USPA SIM
No in-app purchases
AeroDrop
No in-app purchases
