Comparison

Paragliding Map vs 滑翔伞飞行电脑

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Paragliding Map

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
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The world's most popular free-flight app! The most comprehensive source for site info, forecasts, webcams, photos & more! See where you can fly right now. Worldwide! ▪ Explore over 15,000 launch sites, 7,500 landings, 30,000 weather stations and 39,000 webcams. ▪ Official data from the DHV, Flyland, FFVL, Paragliding Earth and more. ▪ Forecasts from Meteoblue, Windy and WindFinder. ▪ Live webcams. ▪ Photos give you a great impression of each spot. ▪ Valley winds - Arrows show valley wind directions in the European Alps. ▪ Wind animation - View clouds, thunderstorms, rain and wind at different altitudes. ▪ Airspace - View airspace and NOTAMs (short notice, daily airspace restrictions) on the map. ▪ Official NOTAMs - View Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) on the map from international aviation authorities. A vital safety feature for every flight! ▪ Automatic NOTAM warnings - A prominent warning is displayed when an active NOTAM impacts your launch or landing. ▪ Filter the map to show only launches for paragliding, hang gliding, speed flying, thermalling, soaring, hike & fly, public transport, wind speed and much more! ▪ See soaring index, cloud cover, weather warnings and much more! ▪ Many forecast providers: UK MetOffice, German Weather Service, Meteo France, meteoblue, ECMWF, NOAA and others! ▪ Real-time weather station data from Pioupiou, Holfuy, MADIS and FFVL show you actual weather conditions. ▪ 3D view. ▪ "Hike & fly" trails. ▪ Ski lifts, cable cars and gondolas. ▪ Automatic translation of site descriptions into English. ▪ See future flying conditions on the map by using the Time Travel Slider. ▪ Directions to each spot using navigation. ▪ Favourites can be saved for easy access later. ▪ Alerts - Receive push notifications the evening before selected launches are flyable. ▪ Advanced search. ▪ Send “SOS!” and “I need a ride” messages to friends, including your GPS coordinates. ▪ Links to original info from the DHV, Flyland, FFVL und Paragliding Earth. ▪ No advertising. ▪ Full support included.   Your feedback is always welcome. Help us to make the best paragliding app in the world! Many feature of Paragliding Map are free but supported by advertising. If you choose to make any in-app purchase, advertising will automatically turn off and your purchase will be enabled (webcams, forecasts, etc). Information about subscriptions: Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions will auto-renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and will renew for the same price as the original subscription. You can cancel your subscription after purchasing by clicking the "manage subscriptions" button within the app or by opening Account Settings on your device. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. Any unused portion of the free trial period will be forfeited when purchasing the subscription. Paragliding Map is a fully supported product. If you have any problems, please let me know and I will help you personally. Privacy policy and terms and conditions can be found at https://www.paraglidingmap.com/TermsAndConditions.aspx

About

滑翔伞飞行电脑

Features
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Lift is a professional flight instrument (Variometer / Flight Computer) designed specifically for paragliding pilots. Using the iPhone’s built-in barometer, GPS, and sensor fusion technology, Lift provides real-time flight data including: Vertical speed (Variometer) Altitude Ground speed Glide ratio Flight track Flight time Flight distance Flight log Optimized for real-world flight conditions. Whether you are flying: Paragliding XC cross-country flights Hike & Fly Speed Flying Powered paragliding Lift delivers stable, low-latency, and easy-to-read flight data. Core Features • Professional Variometer Real-time vertical speed calculation with low-latency audio feedback, helping pilots locate thermals more precisely. • Real-time Audio Feedback Dynamic vario tones based on climb rate. Faster ascent produces more frequent beeps. Sink rate alerts supported. • Altitude & Ground Speed Live display of altitude, ground speed, flight time, and distance. • GPS Flight Tracking Automatically records flight paths with replay support. • Flight Log Export Supports IGC / GPX / KML export formats. • Offline Maps Offline map support with flight track overlay. • Apple Watch Support View altitude and vertical speed in real time on Apple Watch with haptic feedback. • External BLE Variometer Support Compatible with professional external flight instruments via Bluetooth. Designed for Flight Lift is not a traditional complex aviation instrument. We focus on: Minimal HUD Large, readable typography Sunlight readability Low cognitive load Safety during flight Inspired by Apple Human Interface Guidelines, reimagined for real-world flying environments. Important Notes Continuous use of GPS and background sensors may reduce battery life. Some features require: GPS permission Motion & Fitness permission Bluetooth permission Background location permission Lift is built to deliver a more modern and elegant paragliding experience. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Paragliding Map4 screens
滑翔伞飞行电脑4 screens

Verdict

The call

Paragliding Map and 滑翔伞飞行电脑 are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Paragliding Map sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and 滑翔伞飞行电脑 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Paragliding Map versus 滑翔伞飞行电脑: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParagliding Map滑翔伞飞行电脑
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (50 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings50 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCraig Payne超 雷

Bugs and requests

Paragliding Map

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • App crashes or freezes
  • Unsubscribe function not working
  • Unexpected charges after cancellation
  • Purchase bugs (pro features not enabled)
  • Inaccurate wind direction/speed reporting
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  • Sites marked as flyable but are not
  • App not loading or showing white screen
  • Favorites not saving after phone change
  • Error 404 with Windfinder integration
  • Icon flyable/non-flyable doesn't match text info
  • Map placement errors (e.g., Dunstable Downs)
  • Webcam price too high
  • App does not handle landscape orientation on website
  • Restoration of purchase not working

Requested features

11 requests
  • 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
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  • Improve recognition for user contributions (reviews, photos)
  • Add iPad version
  • Tailor for all powerless flight groups, not just paragliding
  • Show wind as arrows and option for mph
  • Integration with hill top weather stations
  • Option to buy for a lifetime payment

滑翔伞飞行电脑

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Paragliding Map

Subscriptions2
  • PRO subscription1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • PRO subscription1 Month trial$95.991 Year
One-time5
  • Remove Advertising Only$0.99
  • Small donation$0.99
  • Buy Craig a beer$4.99
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  • Webcams and Forecasts, Ad-free$9.99
  • Lifetime PRO Subscription$449.99
3 purchases

滑翔伞飞行电脑

Subscriptions2
  • Lift Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Lift Pro Yearly$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lift Pro 终身订阅$99.99

Questions

Is Paragliding Map free?
Paragliding Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 滑翔伞飞行电脑 free?
滑翔伞飞行电脑 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Paragliding Map or 滑翔伞飞行电脑 have ads?
Neither Paragliding Map nor 滑翔伞飞行电脑 shows ads.

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