# USPA SIM vs PitchOverlay

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | USPA SIM | PitchOverlay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/pitchoverlay/id6802138759/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **28** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 77.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 33 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 7 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [United States Parachute Association](https://appshunter.io/developer/675128989) | [Ari Gordon](https://appshunter.io/developer/6802138761) |

## 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


### PitchOverlay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pitchoverlay/id6802138759)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*