USPA SIM vs Deep and Steep
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.
Deep and Steep
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The Deep and Steep app connects to your Insight, Soundlink, or Stratos. Configure your altimeter and keep all of your logbook data organized in one spot. Use the interactive GPS track overlay to debrief your skydives using GPS data from an Insight or Stratos.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Deep and Steep at every 2 days against USPA SIM's every 33 months. USPA SIM's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
USPA SIM ships an update every 33 months, Deep and Steep every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | USPA SIM | Deep and Steep |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (27 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 77.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 27 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 33 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | United States Parachute Association | Deep and Steep LLC |
In-app purchases
USPA SIM
No in-app purchases
Deep and Steep
No in-app purchases
