Comparison

USPA SIM vs PitchOverlay

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

PitchOverlay

Compare two baseball pitches side-by-side by stacking them and visualizing their flight paths. This tool helps analyze differences in how a pitch looks coming out of the hand. It works entirely on-device, with optional Pro features for watermark removal.

Highlights
  • Stack two pitches for side-by-side comparison
  • Automatic ball tracking and release point syncing
  • Visualize pitch flight paths
  • Manual ball detection correction
  • Save and share pitch overlays
  • On-device processing for privacy
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See two pitches at once. PitchOverlay stacks one pitch on top of another so you can see exactly how they differ coming out of the hand — the thing hitters see, and the thing that makes a pitch play. HOW IT WORKS Record or import two clips and tap Process. PitchOverlay finds the ball in each pitch, syncs the two clips at release, and draws the flight path of both. HOW TO FILM Ball tracking is built for one setup: standing behind the pitcher with the plate in view, phone held upright, both pitches shot from the same spot. Clips filmed from the side, from behind the plate, or sideways will not track. NO TRIPOD NEEDED The clips are aligned by matching the background between them, so handheld footage still stacks up correctly. FIX ANYTHING IT MISSES Ball detection is automatic but not perfect. Open any overlay, mark the ball by hand, and share the corrected version. SHARE WITH ANYONE Save finished overlays to Photos or send them straight to teammates, coaches, recruiters, and social media. EVERYTHING STAYS ON YOUR PHONE Ball detection and video processing run entirely on device. Your clips are never uploaded, and nothing is collected. FREE AND PRO Create unlimited overlays for free — free exports carry a small PitchOverlay watermark. Pro removes it. Your pitches. Your data. Visualized. SUBSCRIPTION PitchOverlay Pro is an auto-renewable subscription. - Pro Monthly: $4.99 per month - Pro Yearly: $29.99 per year, with a 1-week free trial Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://aggordon.github.io/PitchOverlay/privacy.html

Screenshots

USPA SIM4 screens
PitchOverlay3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PitchOverlay at 5.0 against USPA SIM's 3.6. PitchOverlay also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 33 months). USPA SIM's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (28 vs 1). On price and ads 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. PitchOverlay sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. USPA SIM asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PitchOverlay 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

USPA SIM ships an update every 33 months, PitchOverlay every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
USPA SIM versus PitchOverlay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUSPA SIMPitchOverlay
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (28 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings28 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 33 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUnited States Parachute AssociationAri Gordon

Customer experience

USPA SIM

All ratings27 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral3.7%
Negative29.6%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive77.3%
Neutral9.1%
Negative13.6%

PitchOverlay

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

USPA SIM

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PitchOverlay

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is USPA SIM free?
USPA SIM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PitchOverlay free?
PitchOverlay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, USPA SIM or PitchOverlay?
PitchOverlay is rated higher. USPA SIM averages 3.6 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while PitchOverlay averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do USPA SIM or PitchOverlay have ads?
Neither USPA SIM nor PitchOverlay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, USPA SIM or PitchOverlay?
USPA SIM ships an update every 33 months, and PitchOverlay every 6 days. Most recently, USPA SIM was updated on October 23, 2026 and PitchOverlay on October 4, 2026.

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