Comparison

DiscoveRig vs Skydive Compass

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

Head to head

About

DiscoveRig

This application is designed for users who own the DiscoveRig canopy tracking device. It provides functionality to manage and utilize the tracking device. The app is developed by DiscoveRig SRLS.

Highlights

Canopy tracking device management
Utilize tracking device functionality
Companion application

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DiscoveRig - Don't lose your canopy Applicazione per utilizzatori in possesso del dispositivo tracking canopy DiscoveRig. Powered By DiscoveRig SRLS

About

Skydive Compass

Features

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Discover the world's best skydiving dropzones with Skydive Compass - the ultimate app for skydivers worldwide! Whether you're a seasoned jumper or just starting your skydiving journey, Skydive Compass helps you explore, discover, and connect with the global skydiving community.

Screenshots

DiscoveRig4 screens

Skydive Compass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DiscoveRig at none against Skydive Compass's shown. Skydive Compass's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DiscoveRig ships an update every 2 months, Skydive Compass every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 6, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level

DiscoveRig versus Skydive Compass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	DiscoveRig	Skydive Compass
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	100.0% of reviews	—
Update frequency	Every 2 months	Every 2 weeks — better
Ads	No — better	Yes
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Free	—
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	15.0 — better	16.4
Further details — not scored
Size	67 MB	32 MB
Age rating	17+	4+
Developer	andrea burato	JOHANNES HENRYK VELDE

In-app purchases

None

DiscoveRig

No in-app purchases

None

Skydive Compass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DiscoveRig free?

DiscoveRig is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Skydive Compass free?

Skydive Compass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do DiscoveRig or Skydive Compass have ads?

Skydive Compass shows ads; DiscoveRig does not.

Which is updated more often, DiscoveRig or Skydive Compass?

DiscoveRig ships an update every 2 months, and Skydive Compass every 2 weeks. Most recently, DiscoveRig was updated on July 6, 2026 and Skydive Compass on September 19, 2026.