theVariometer for PC

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Software Features and Description

1. Usage - without - an internal or external sensor is possible, but subject to known the limitations of a pure GPS operation, such as using only open-air, a good GPS signal and altitude changes > 5m with at least 1-2 m/s.

2. The app reacts a little somewhat slower, as e.g. a Bräuninger- or Flytec Vario, if you use the internal pressure sensor of the iPhone, because the sensor doesn't provide data as often as an external sensor.

3. The app requires a good GPS signal, if no internal or external pressure sensor can be used.

4. In conjunction with an external sensor such as ASI FlyNet2, FlyTec SenseBox or the XC-TRacer, the app provides even more precise climb- and sink-rates.

5. Since version 3.0 the app supports iOS9, as well as the pressure sensor of your iPhone 6(s) or iPhone 6(s) Plus.

6. This nice little tool - a must have for every paraglider pilot - emulates a variometer on your iPhone.

7. Therefore your iPhone is a complete replacement for a "real" variometer.

8. The current climb- or sink-rate is signaled via different "beep" sounds, as usual for a variometer.

9. You can watch your flight using the integrated map view in real time, so you will never loose your orientation.

10. By typing to „Alt 3“ - usually after the adjusting phase - or any time later you can reset „Alt 3“ to „0“.

11. Please make sure in any case, that you have a good GPS signal, if you use the app.

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Download and install theVariometer on your computer

GET Compatible PC App

App	Download	Rating	Maker
theVariometer	Get App ↲	3 1.00	Ronald Schmieder

Or follow the guide below to use on PC:

Select Windows version:

Windows 10
Windows 11

Install theVariometer app on your Windows in 4 steps below:

Download an Android emulator for PC:
Get either Bluestacks or the Nox App >> . We recommend Bluestacks because you can easily find solutions online if you run into problems while using it. Download Bluestacks PC software Here >> .

Install the emulator:
On your computer, goto the Downloads folder » click to install Bluestacks.exe or Nox.exe » Accept the License Agreements » Follow the on-screen prompts to complete installation.

Using theVariometer on PC [Windows 10/ 11]:

Open the Emulator app you installed » goto its search bar and search "theVariometer"
The search will reveal the theVariometer app icon. Open, then click "Install".
Once theVariometer is downloaded inside the emulator, locate/click the "All apps" icon to access a page containing all your installed applications including theVariometer.
Now enjoy theVariometer on PC.

Download a Compatible APK for PC

Download	Developer	Rating	Current version
Get APK for PC →	Ronald Schmieder	1.00	3.1

Download on Windows 11

For Windows 11, check if there's a native theVariometer Windows app here » ». If none, follow the steps below:

To get started, Download the OpenPC software »
- Upon installation, open OpenPC app » goto "Playstore on PC" » click "Configure_Download" button. This will auto-download and install PlayStore on your computer.

To use theVariometer,
- Login to the PlayStore we just installed
- Search for "theVariometer" » then Click "Install".
- theVariometer will now be available on your Windows start-menu.

Minimum requirements	Recommended
8GB RAM SSD Storage Processor: Intel Core i3, AMD Ryzen 3000 Architecture: x64 or ARM64	16GB RAM HDD Storage

Get theVariometer on Apple macOS

Download	Developer	Reviews	Rating
Get $4.99 on Mac	Ronald Schmieder	3	1.00

Download on Android: Download Android

Top Pcmac Reviews

Save your money

By Ol'bart (Pcmac user)

App does not work as described. Wasted $5. Does not work as a vario at all. Some settings are totally inoperable.
Total waste of money

By Tnsix (Pcmac user)

Do not even bother to buy this for fun let alone true flying. No volume control, vario goes crazy every few seconds and app crashes after switching from vario to map screens few times by itself.
Need improvements

By Ramyy (Pcmac user)

I had high hopes for this app to use as a backup vario in my sailplane. Granted it will not be compensated and less accurate than pressure based but should still be helpful in case of dead vario. But I found it not very usable from the following reasons: 1- as soon as I get high enough and outside cell coverage it keeps complaining with error messages and freezes. Not having cell coverage is common 90% of the time where I fly and there is no need for cell coverage just for the vario functionality. 2- audio beeps are very unintuitive. The rate of the beeps should increase, not just the pitch, like any normal vario. 3- it is not clear what is the purpose of the secondary vario scale. Surely the needle should not move down to the center if the rate of climb exceeds 5 m/s! 4- the app should not allow the iPhone to auto lock ! 5 - feet per second is not a common non metric unit. The scale should be in knots! 6- digital rate of climb should be 20 sec average not instantaneous especially since GPS altitude is not smooth. Please fix all these and ill be happy to give a better review and recommend it to the whole gliding community.
Some what ok

By Flying Myth (Pcmac user)

It's a nice toy. Ok to register your flights and then see it in a map. Latly very much problems with accuracy in altitude. It showed 1400m when i was at 1200m AMSL. Registers movements in altitude even when I am stand still with my glider waiting to take off.

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Software Features and Description

Download and install theVariometer on your computer

Download on Windows 11

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