Comparison

Altimeter AURA 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

Altimeter AURA

Features

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With the app, you will be able to set up the altimeter signals and view jump data, including altitude charts

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

Altimeter AURA4 screens

Skydive Compass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Altimeter AURA at none against Skydive Compass's shown. Altimeter AURA also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). Skydive Compass's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Altimeter AURA ships an update every 4 months, Skydive Compass every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level

Altimeter AURA versus Skydive Compass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Altimeter AURA	Skydive Compass
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 4 months	Every 4 weeks — better
Ads	No — better	Yes
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	12.0 — better	16.4
Further details — not scored
Size	41 MB	32 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Aleksandr Karpukov	JOHANNES HENRYK VELDE

In-app purchases

None

Altimeter AURA

No in-app purchases

None

Skydive Compass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Altimeter AURA free?

Altimeter AURA 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 Altimeter AURA or Skydive Compass have ads?

Skydive Compass shows ads; Altimeter AURA does not.

Which is updated more often, Altimeter AURA or Skydive Compass?

Altimeter AURA ships an update every 4 months, and Skydive Compass every 4 weeks. Most recently, Altimeter AURA was updated on October 25, 2026 and Skydive Compass on October 30, 2026.