# Paragliding Map vs Variometer+

The clearest difference is rating: Variometer+ at 4.8 against Paragliding Map's 4.1. Variometer+ also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (89% vs 77%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paragliding Map sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Variometer+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Variometer+ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 50 and 27 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Paragliding Map's written reviews are positive against 89% of Variometer+'s.

Paragliding Map ships an update every 2 months, Variometer+ every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paragliding Map | Variometer+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paragliding-map/id449161459/reviews) | **[4.8 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/variometer-plus/id1636307202/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **50** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | 77.1% of reviews | **89.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Craig Payne](https://appshunter.io/developer/449161462) | [iSolid apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1215383083) |

## What reviewers say

### Paragliding Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paragliding-map/id449161459)

This app provides comprehensive flight site information, forecasts, and real-time weather data for paragliders and hang gliders worldwide. It features over 15,000 launch sites, 7,500 landings, and 30,000 weather stations, along with airspace and NOTAMs for safety.

**Highlights:** 15,000+ launch sites, 7,500+ landing sites, 30,000+ weather stations, Live webcams and photos, Airspace and NOTAMs, Valley wind and wind animation, SOS and ride requests

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| PRO subscription | $95.99 | per year |
| Remove Advertising Only | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small donation | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy Craig a beer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Webcams and Forecasts, Ad-free | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime PRO Subscription | $449.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Essential for paragliding planning
- 🗺️ Great for finding new sites worldwide
- ✅ Comprehensive site information
- 💨 Accurate weather and thermal forecasts
- 🚀 Easy to use interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive subscription/pricing
- 😠 Aggressive ads in free version
- ❌ Unsubscribe issues and unexpected charges
- 📉 Inconsistent data accuracy (weather/flyability)
- 💻 Some features require desktop access

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Unsubscribe function not working
- Unexpected charges after cancellation
- Purchase bugs (pro features not enabled)
- Inaccurate wind direction/speed reporting

**Requested features**

- Add contact info for local instructors and clubs
- Include locations for gear purchase
- Filter search by altitude difference
- Visualize nesting zones (ZSM)
- Add date to future planning preview


### Variometer+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/variometer-plus/id1636307202)

This app provides a highly responsive variometer for paragliding, hang gliding, and aviation. It offers customizable beeps, haptic feedback, and ground speed/altitude displays, with an independent Apple Watch app for full functionality on your wrist.

**Highlights:** Highly responsive variometer algorithm, Audible beeps and haptic feedback, Ground speed and altitude display, Sink alarm, Customizable settings and sounds, Independent Apple Watch app

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vario PRO Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Vario PRO Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Vario PRO Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paragliding Map free?

Paragliding Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Variometer+ free?

Variometer+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Paragliding Map or Variometer+?

Variometer+ is rated higher. Paragliding Map averages 4.1 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while Variometer+ averages 4.8 from 27 ratings.

### Do Paragliding Map or Variometer+ have ads?

Neither Paragliding Map nor Variometer+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Paragliding Map or Variometer+?

Paragliding Map ships an update every 2 months, and Variometer+ every 3 weeks. Most recently, Paragliding Map was updated on September 23, 2026 and Variometer+ on September 23, 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.*