Skydive Altimeter vs Wing Loading Calculator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Skydive Altimeter
This app simulates an altimeter for skydiving students to practice altitude awareness during dives. It offers configurable jump heights, audible alerts for critical altitudes, and fall rate simulations.
- Altimeter simulation
- Configurable jump heights
- Simulated audible alerts
- Fall rate simulation
- Metric and Feet support
- Adjustable heights and speeds
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*** This is NOT a real altimeter *** This is altimeter simulator can be used to help a SkyDiving student to practice altitude awareness. That is to practice looking at your altimeter regularly during the dive and being aware of your altitude. Features: * Metric and Feet support - custom altimeter face for each * Jump height can be configured (e.g. 14,000 feet, or 4000m) * Three simulated audible alert sounds can be configured. For example for: - 1st: Breakoff, e.g. 5000 feet (or in meters) - 2nd: Pull, e.g. 4000 feet (or in meters) - 3rd: Warning, e.g. 1500 feet (or in meters) - 4th: Canopy Descent * Fall Rate (Belly Flying, or FreeFly/HeadDown) * Easier adjustment of heights/speeds via sliders
Wing Loading Calculator
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Wing Loading Calculator is a tool to help skydivers quickly calculate, or find there correct canopy sizing based of your experience level all in a clean, fast and easy to use interface. How it works: Enter Exit Weight (body weight + equipment) in KG or LBS Enter Canopy Size (sq ft) or use the slider to help identify canopy sizing / wing loading based of jumpers experience See your Wing Loading and recommended jump number experience levels instantly Why it matters Different canopies behave very differently at the same wing loading. This tool gives you a quick reference so you can have a better conversation with your canopy coach. Features KG/LBS toggle with a sleek segmented control Manual input or slider for canopy size Colour coded recommended jump number experience levels (Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced / Expert) with a marker Haptic feedback that feels great but not overbearing Dark Mode and offline support No account signup and no ads Disclaimer This tool is for educational reference only and does not replace professional instruction. Always consult a canopy coach before downsizing or progression decisions. Stay smart, fly safe.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Wing Loading Calculator at Free against Skydive Altimeter's $0.99. Wing Loading Calculator also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 months). Skydive Altimeter's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.6). On ads and in-app purchases 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
Wing Loading Calculator is free to download; Skydive Altimeter costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Skydive Altimeter ships an update every 6 months, Wing Loading Calculator every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and June 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Skydive Altimeter | Wing Loading Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.4 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 78.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Mixed Up | Robin Clohessy |
In-app purchases
Skydive Altimeter
No in-app purchases
Wing Loading Calculator
No in-app purchases





