# Paragliding Map vs N'PY

The clearest difference is rating: N'PY at 5.0 against Paragliding Map's 4.1. N'PY also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7). Paragliding Map's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (50 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paragliding Map sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. N'PY asks for nothing beyond the download.

N'PY holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paragliding Map has 50 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 77% and 76% positive.

Paragliding Map ships an update every 2 months, N'PY every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paragliding Map | N'PY |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paragliding-map/id449161459/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/npy/id782019197/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **50** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **77.1% of reviews** | 76.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 147 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Craig Payne](https://appshunter.io/developer/449161462) | [N'PY RESA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437377766) |

## 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


### N'PY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/npy/id782019197)

Plan your mountain getaway with real-time resort updates, interactive maps, and snow reports. Track your activities, compete in challenges for prizes, and book your trips and activities seamlessly. Enjoy year-round access to specific information for both winter and summer seasons.

**Highlights:** Real-time resort information, Interactive maps and snow reports, Activity tracking with GPS, Community challenges and prizes, Ski pass and activity booking, Year-round seasonal information, 3D resort and activity visualization

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paragliding Map free?

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

### Is N'PY free?

N'PY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Paragliding Map or N'PY?

N'PY is rated higher. Paragliding Map averages 4.1 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while N'PY averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Paragliding Map or N'PY have ads?

N'PY shows ads; Paragliding Map does not.

### Which is updated more often, Paragliding Map or N'PY?

Paragliding Map ships an update every 2 months, and N'PY every 3 months. Most recently, Paragliding Map was updated on September 23, 2026 and N'PY on August 19, 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.*