Comparison

PPGLog vs Canopy Flight

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

Head to head
About

PPGLog

Features
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PPGLog is the flight logbook and maintenance tracker built for paramotor (PPG) pilots — automatic, native, and beautiful. YOUR LOGBOOK, AUTOMATIC PPGLog uses GPS and the barometer to detect takeoff and landing — foot launch or trike — and records duration, distance, max altitude and your track. After landing, just confirm the flight with a tap. ENGINE & WING HOURS, TRACKED FOR YOU Every confirmed flight updates your engine hours and your wing hours separately. See exactly how long until the next overhaul. NEVER MISS A DEADLINE Engine overhaul (2‑stroke or 4‑stroke), reserve parachute repack, wing checks and insurance — PPGLog tracks them and reminds you in time. FLY READY Interactive pre‑flight checklist, live flight view with timer, altitude and speed, plus Lock Screen & Dynamic Island Live Activity. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No accounts, no ads, no tracking. Your data stays on your device and syncs only to your own private iCloud. Also: Home & Lock Screen widgets, Siri shortcuts, six languages. PPGLog is a logbook and aid, not a certified flight instrument. The pilot is always responsible for safety Try Pro free for 7 days. Cancel anytime. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Pro is available as an auto-renewable subscription (monthly or annual). Length and price are shown in the app prior to purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID upon confirmation. The subscription renews automatically at the same price unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Renewal is charged within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription in your Apple ID account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period is forfeited when purchasing a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Canopy Flight

Features
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Canopy is the paragliding logbook you open after you land. Log every flight — record it live with your iPhone's GPS and barometer, or import tracks from your flight computer (IGC, GPX, and TCX supported). Then relive it: Canopy replays your flight over a real 3D terrain map in Apple Maps, with your track color-coded by climb rate so you can see exactly where the lift was. FLIGHT RECORDING • Record flights live using GPS + barometer for accurate altitude, speed, and duration • Your track is preserved even if a recording is interrupted UNIVERSAL IMPORTS • Import IGC, GPX, and TCX files via AirDrop or the Files app • Works with XCTrack, FlySkyHy, Flymaster, Oudie, Garmin, and other flight computers 3D FLIGHT REPLAY • Review your track over real 3D terrain in Apple Maps • Color-coded by climb rate: strong lift, light lift, glide, and sink • Play, pause, and scrub with a live readout of speed, altitude, sink rate, and glide ratio STATISTICS & CHARTS • Distance, duration, max/avg altitude, climb/sink rates, glide ratio, ascent/descent • Interactive altitude, speed, and climb-rate charts YOUR LOGBOOK • Flights grouped by month, searchable, with favorites and tags • Manage your gliders, harnesses, and flying sites • Precision track trimming to clean up GPS noise at takeoff/landing • Export your full logbook as CSV, or share individual flights as TCX PRIVATE BY DESIGN Canopy is 100% offline-first. No accounts, no cloud sync, no trackers — your data stays on your iPhone unless you choose to export or share it. Canopy isn't a flight computer — it's built to complement one. Fly with the instrument you trust, then open Canopy on the ground to log, replay, and understand your flying.

Screenshots

PPGLog4 screens
Canopy Flight4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Canopy Flight at none against PPGLog's 3. Canopy Flight also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, 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. PPGLog sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Canopy Flight asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PPGLog ships an update every 2 months, Canopy Flight every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
PPGLog versus Canopy Flight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPPGLogCanopy Flight
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGiulio FontanaApurva Mehta

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PPGLog

Subscriptions2
  • PRO Monthly Plan7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • PRO Annual Plan7 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$34.99
None

Canopy Flight

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PPGLog free?
PPGLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Canopy Flight free?
Canopy Flight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PPGLog or Canopy Flight have ads?
Neither PPGLog nor Canopy Flight shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PPGLog or Canopy Flight?
PPGLog ships an update every 2 months, and Canopy Flight every 5 days. Most recently, PPGLog was updated on September 11, 2026 and Canopy Flight on September 24, 2026.

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