Skydive Winds vs Deep and Steep
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Skydive Winds
Read full descriptionHide full description
Skydive Winds is the weather co-pilot every skydiver needs. Check wind conditions at every altitude layer from surface to exit altitude, and make informed decisions before you board the plane. Built by skydivers for skydivers, the app translates real meteorological data into clear operational guidance: can I jump now? What's the best window of the day? How much drift should I expect? KEY FEATURES - Full wind profile by atmospheric pressure layer, in knots or km/h - Automatic operational assessment: Acceptable, Caution or Not recommended - Optimal jump window based on your personal wind limits - Drift calculation for both freefall and canopy flight - 7-day hourly forecast with per-hour score - Automatic vertical wind shear detection between layers - Convective risk, cloud ceiling, visibility and density altitude - Built-in logbook with jump history and statistics - Favourite dropzones with quick access - Daily push notifications with your DZ weather briefing - Available in multi-language Skydive Winds uses Open-Meteo, a high-resolution weather forecasting service updated every hour.
Deep and Steep
Read full descriptionHide full description
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
Verdict
Skydive Winds and Deep and Steep 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Skydive Winds | Deep and Steep |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Bernat Marimon | Deep and Steep LLC |
In-app purchases
Skydive Winds
No in-app purchases
Deep and Steep
No in-app purchases









