# USPA SIM vs AeroDrop

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | USPA SIM | AeroDrop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uspa-sim/id419235415/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aerodrop/id6761286827/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **28** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 77.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 33 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 7 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [United States Parachute Association](https://appshunter.io/developer/675128989) | [Joseph Scheri](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808520364) |

## What reviewers say

### USPA SIM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uspa-sim/id419235415)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### AeroDrop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aerodrop/id6761286827)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is USPA SIM free?

USPA SIM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is AeroDrop free?

AeroDrop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, USPA SIM or AeroDrop?

AeroDrop is rated higher. USPA SIM averages 3.6 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while AeroDrop averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do USPA SIM or AeroDrop have ads?

Neither USPA SIM nor AeroDrop shows ads.

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