USPA SIM vs PitchOverlay
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.
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.
- 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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | USPA SIM | PitchOverlay |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | United States Parachute Association | Ari Gordon |
Customer experience
USPA SIM
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In-app purchases
USPA SIM
No in-app purchases
PitchOverlay
- Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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