Comparison

Skydive Book vs Skydive Compass

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

Head to head

Skydive Book

SkydiveBook for skydivers

About

Skydive Book

Features

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- Accounting of all skydiving - Advanced statistics for all jumps - Accounting for parachute system resources - Parachute loading calculator - View the current weather forecast - Search for places to jump on the map - Backup of all data - Dates of validity of parachutes, insurance and medicine - The ability to print the entire book - Wingsuit flight calculator - Create notes Infographics, convenience, support for 20+ languages and community Everything a skydiver needs is in one place!

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

Skydive Book4 screens

Skydive Compass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Skydive Compass at none against Skydive Book's 2. Skydive Book's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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. Skydive Book sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Skydive Compass asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Skydive Book ships an update weekly, Skydive Compass every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

Skydive Book versus Skydive Compass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Skydive Book	Skydive Compass
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Weekly — better	Every 2 weeks
Ads	No — better	Yes
In-app purchases	Yes	No — better
Devices	iPhone	iPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS	16.0 — better	16.4
Further details — not scored
Size	66 MB	32 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Andrei Malyshau	JOHANNES HENRYK VELDE

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Skydive Book

Subscriptions2

One Month$5.991 Month
One Year$19.991 Year

None

Skydive Compass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Skydive Book free?

Skydive Book is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Is Skydive Compass free?

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

Do Skydive Book or Skydive Compass have ads?

Skydive Compass shows ads; Skydive Book does not.

Which is updated more often, Skydive Book or Skydive Compass?

Skydive Book ships an update weekly, and Skydive Compass every 2 weeks. Most recently, Skydive Book was updated on September 21, 2026 and Skydive Compass on September 19, 2026.