Comparison

Skydive Book 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

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

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

Skydive Book4 screens
AltiX Skydiving4 screens

Verdict

The call

Skydive Book and AltiX Skydiving are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 and AltiX Skydiving sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Skydive Book versus AltiX Skydiving: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkydive BookAltiX Skydiving
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrei Malyshau增顺 陈

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Skydive Book

Subscriptions2
  • One Month$5.991 Month
  • One Year$19.991 Year
2 purchases

AltiX Skydiving

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

Questions

Is Skydive Book free?
Skydive Book is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AltiX Skydiving free?
AltiX Skydiving is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Skydive Book or AltiX Skydiving have ads?
Neither Skydive Book nor AltiX Skydiving shows ads.

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