Riddle Race vs Skyty
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Riddle Race
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Welcome to Riddle Race, the ultimate app for adventurers, quiz lovers, and puzzle enthusiasts! Whether you’re a tourist exploring new destinations, a family looking for a fun weekend activity, or a group of friends seeking a challenging and engaging experience, Riddle Race has something for everyone. Embark on a Riddle Race through some of the most beautiful and historic locations in the Cape. Discover hidden treasures, solve intricate puzzles, and put your knowledge to the test with quizzes that will challenge even the most seasoned explorers. There is also a Daily Riddle to solve. Its times to solve it fast to top the daily leaderboard. Explore Tourist Hotspots One of the most exciting features of Riddle Race is its focus on popular tourist destinations. Whether you’re visiting a wine farm in the countryside or strolling through a historic town, Riddle Race transforms your exploration into a thrilling adventure. Each race is carefully crafted to highlight the unique aspects of the location, ensuring that you don’t just see the sights but truly experience them.
Skyty
Track your flight's live GPS position, altitude, and speed entirely offline. Explore detailed maps and airport information, perfect for passengers and pilots alike. Enjoy advanced features like flight recording and terrain data with a one-time purchase.
- 100% offline GPS tracking
- Altitude above ground (AGL)
- 47,000+ airports worldwide
- Flight recording and GPX export
- HD terrain data
- Multiple map themes
- Apple Watch and Widgets support
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Your flight. Your data. No WiFi needed. Skyty turns your iPhone into a personal flight instrument. Live GPS position, altitude above ground (AGL), speed, heading, and a beautiful offline map — all in airplane mode. WHY PASSENGERS & PILOTS LOVE SKYTY • 100% offline. GPS works without WiFi or cellular. • 47,000+ airports worldwide (IATA + ICAO) • True altitude above ground using NASA terrain data • One-time purchase. No tracking. No ads. No accounts. BUILT FOR THE WINDOW SEAT Ever wondered "what am I flying over?" Skyty tells you — in real time, without paying for in-flight WiFi. Cities, mountains, coastlines, and the nearest airport, always on screen. PRECISE FLIGHT DATA • Live position, speed, heading and GPS accuracy • Altitude in GPS (WGS84) or MSL (mean sea level) • Altitude above ground (AGL) powered by SRTM terrain • Next airport with distance and bearing • Destination airport with ETA FOR PILOTS & GLIDER PILOTS • Flight recording with distance, duration, max altitude, avg speed • GPX export to your favorite flight log • Runway prediction — active runway highlighted on map • HD terrain data (~900m grid) for precise AGL • Not certified avionics — optimized as a passenger companion with pilot features APPLE WATCH & WIDGETS • Companion app for Apple Watch • Home Screen widgets for live position • Live Activity during flight 4 MAP THEMES Aviation Dark (cockpit-optimized), Aviation Light, Satellite, Topographic. PRIVACY FIRST Skyty processes GPS data exclusively on your device. No cloud. No tracking. No analytics. No accounts. Your flight history stays local. FREE • Live position & speed • GPS altitude • Basic offline map PREMIUM — ONE-TIME PURCHASE • Everything in Free • Altitude above ground (AGL) • HD terrain data • Flight recording & GPX export • Altitude profile chart • HD world map (Zoom 0–10) • All map themes • Sun position indicator with seat recommendation No subscription. No renewal. Works fully offline. DATA SOURCES OpenStreetMap (ODbL) · Protomaps (BSD/CC0) · MapLibre Native (BSD-3) · OurAirports (Public Domain) · NASA SRTM (Public Domain) · Natural Earth (Public Domain) Made with GPS data and window seats in Zürich.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Riddle Race at none against Skyty's 1. Riddle Race also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). 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
Both are free to download. Skyty sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Riddle Race asks for nothing beyond the download.
Riddle Race ships an update every 2 days, Skyty weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Riddle Race | Skyty |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 115 MB | 146 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nicholas Bradley | Kim Engels |
In-app purchases
Riddle Race
No in-app purchases
Skyty
- Skyty Premium$2.99









