Comparison

DiscoveRig vs AltiX Skydiving

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

AltiX Skydiving

Plan and log your skydiving jumps with this comprehensive tool. Features include an Apple Watch altimeter and jump logger, wind-aware map planning for landing patterns and exit spots, and essential skydiving calculators. Offers free and pro access with subscription options.

Highlights
  • Apple Watch altimeter and jump logger
  • Automatic takeoff, freefall, and landing detection
  • Wind-aware map planning for landing patterns
  • Exit spot and cutaway finder estimations
  • Wingload calculator
  • Repack reminders
Features
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AltiX brings skydiving planning, jump logging, and equipment tools together on iPhone and Apple Watch. APPLE WATCH ALTIMETER AND JUMP LOGGER • View a clear altitude display using fused, barometric, or demo mode. • Automatically calibrate on the ground and detect takeoff, freefall, canopy flight, and landing. • Record altitude samples and a phase-tagged GPS route. • Save an original point and see live distance and direction back to it. REVIEW EVERY JUMP ON IPHONE Completed watch logs sync to the paired iPhone for detailed review. Explore the altitude profile, summary data, and GPS track, with different colors for takeoff, freefall, and canopy flight. Export a raw JSON copy through the system share sheet when you want to analyze or archive your data elsewhere. WIND-AWARE MAP PLANNING • Landing Pattern Assistant: Generate wind-adjusted standard patterns for student, experienced, and expert canopy profiles, or design a custom swoop route with draggable waypoints. • Exit Spot: Estimate an exit range using wind aloft, freefall drift, deployment altitude, and canopy performance. • Cutaway Finder: Estimate a detached canopy’s probable path and landing area using cutaway altitude, fall rate, and forecast or historical wind data. • Automatic or manual wind profiles let you plan with online data or enter local observations yourself. ESSENTIAL SKYDIVING TOOLS • Wingload Calculator with linked weight, canopy size, and wing-loading values. • Repack Reminders for multiple rigs, configurable intervals, advance notice, and local notifications. • Feet or meters for altitude, and kilometers or miles for distance. • English and Simplified Chinese interface options. FREE AND PRO ACCESS The free plan includes Standard Landing Pattern Assistance, the Wingload Calculator, and Repack Reminders. AltiX Pro unlocks the complete iPhone and Apple Watch feature set. Monthly and annual subscription options are available. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE AltiX is a planning and logging aid. It is not a certified altimeter, navigation instrument, or life-safety device. Sensor readings, GPS, wind forecasts, calculations, batteries, and software can fail, lag, or be inaccurate. Always use certified equipment, current local observations, qualified instruction, and established drop-zone procedures. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DiscoveRig4 screens
AltiX Skydiving4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DiscoveRig at none against AltiX Skydiving's 2. DiscoveRig also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support 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. AltiX Skydiving sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. DiscoveRig asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DiscoveRig versus AltiX Skydiving: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDiscoveRigAltiX Skydiving
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB6 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developerandrea burato增顺 陈

Customer experience

DiscoveRig

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

AltiX Skydiving

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

DiscoveRig

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

AltiX Skydiving

Subscriptions2
  • AltiX Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • AltiX Pro Annual$19.991 Year

Questions

Is DiscoveRig free?
DiscoveRig is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AltiX Skydiving free?
AltiX Skydiving is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DiscoveRig or AltiX Skydiving have ads?
Neither DiscoveRig nor AltiX Skydiving shows ads.

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