Comparison

Skydive Compass vs Deep and Steep

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

Head to head

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.

About

Deep and Steep

Features

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The Deep and Steep app connects to your Insight, Soundlink, or Stratos. Configure your altimeter and keep all of your logbook data organized in one spot. Use the interactive GPS track overlay to debrief your skydives using GPS data from an Insight or Stratos.

Screenshots

Skydive Compass4 screens

Deep and Steep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Deep and Steep at none against Skydive Compass's shown. Deep and Steep also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Skydive Compass ships an update every 2 weeks, Deep and Steep every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 6, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

Skydive Compass versus Deep and Steep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Skydive Compass	Deep and Steep
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 2 weeks	Every 2 days — better
Ads	Yes	No — better
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	16.4	16.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	32 MB	41 MB
Age rating	4+	17+
Developer	JOHANNES HENRYK VELDE	Deep and Steep LLC

In-app purchases

None

Skydive Compass

No in-app purchases

None

Deep and Steep

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Skydive Compass free?

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

Is Deep and Steep free?

Deep and Steep is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Skydive Compass or Deep and Steep have ads?

Skydive Compass shows ads; Deep and Steep does not.

Which is updated more often, Skydive Compass or Deep and Steep?

Skydive Compass ships an update every 2 weeks, and Deep and Steep every 2 days. Most recently, Skydive Compass was updated on October 6, 2026 and Deep and Steep on October 6, 2026.