# Altimeter - Altitude & Compass — Weather & Elevation for Hiking

> GPS altimeter, barometer, compass, weather, and navigation tools for outdoor enthusiasts. (iPhone/iPad app by Gaurav Babbar.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altimeter-altitude-and-compass/id1295577015 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gaurav Babbar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1033155710)
- Category: Travel, Navigation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 8,452 App Store ratings · 375 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 38 MB
- Languages: Korean, German (Germany), European Spanish, American English, Italian, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), French (France)
- Released: 2017-12-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altimeter-altitude-and-compass/id1295577015/reviews.md

## What is Altimeter?

Your complete altitude toolkit. Real-time elevation, weather forecasts, precision compass, activity tracking, altitude camera, and SOS -- all in one app.
 
Whether you're summiting a peak or checking pressure before a storm rolls in, Altimeter gives you the instruments you need -- core features work without a signal.
 
[ALTIMETER & ELEVATION]
  - GPS + barometer dual-sensor fusion for higher accuracy
  - Works offline -- mountains, deserts, backcountry, no signal needed
  - Record elevation sessions with live altitude charts
  - Altitude tier display: lowland - highland - treeline - alpine - extreme
  - Helpful for altitude-sensitive conditions like COPD and asthma
 
[WEATHER] Not found in other altimeters
  - Current temperature, wind speed, humidity, UV index, visibility, cloud cover
  - Hourly forecast + 16-day daily forecast
  - Severe weather alerts for mountain safety
 
[COMPASS & NAVIGATION]
  - Magnetic and true north modes, bearing lock, sun compass
  - GPS coordinates in DMS, DDM, or decimal format
  - Magnetic declination auto-calculated
 
[ACTIVITY TRACKING] Not found in other altimeters
  - Steps, distance, floors, calories, active minutes
  - Daily streaks, monthly summaries, expedition badges
  - Personalized insights and active hours breakdown
 
[MORE TOOLS]
  - Mark Location -- save any spot, navigate back with AR, radar and map
  - Binoculars -- high-quality zoom with multiple frame styles
  - SOS -- one-tap send your coordinates to emergency contacts
  - Flashlight -- quick illumination outdoors at night
 
[UPGRADE TO PRO]
  Unlock everything: extended forecasts, advanced compass, full activity analytics with streaks and badges, elevation landmarks, milestone progress, altitude alerts, and ad-free experience.
  Choose weekly, annual, or lifetime access.
 
Available in English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese.

 - Privacy Policy: https://enacti.com/altimeter/privacy-policy.html
 - Terms : https://enacti.com/altimeter/terms-and-conditions.html

## Key features

- Real-time altimeter and barometer
- GPS compass and speedometer
- Pedometer and step counter
- Weather updates and 2-week forecast
- Digital binoculars and flashlight
- SOS function with coordinates
- Map tracking and location marking

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Altimeter Pro Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Altimeter Pro Annual Subscription | $49.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Altimeter Map Pro | $2.99 | one-time |
| Altimeter Pro | $99.99 | one-time |
| Altimeter Pedometer Pro | $2.99 | one-time |
| Altimeter Weather Pro | $1.99 | one-time |
| Altimeter Binoculars Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Altimeter?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Useful features
- 👍 Clean and simple interface
- 🚀 Comprehensive functionality
- 👍 Accurate altimeter and compass
- 👍 Helpful for hiking and outdoor activities

**Cons**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🔒 Unreliable in-app purchases and upgrades
- 🔒 Ads still displayed despite paid upgrades
- 🔒 Inconsistent unit conversions
- 🐛 Inaccurate weather and location data

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Compass not working correctly in certain regions
- Pedometer not recording steps accurately
- Paid upgrades not unlocking all pro features
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Settings not saving properly

**Most requested features**

- Option to adjust step length
- Ability to track past distance/activity data
- Apple Watch support
- More customization options
- Improved weather forecasting

## Recent user reviews (10 of 375)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altimeter-altitude-and-compass/id1295577015/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Used to be good

*2026-08-17, version 3.1*

I changed phones to a 17 and got a new version of the app. You are now bombarded by adverts and logged into other sites. The speed option no longer exists which made it more complete and useful. Sorry to have to move along.

### 1/5 — Now with loud startup ads

*2026-07-29, version 3.1*

This used to be a great app. Now even with a pro subscription I get loud ads playing on startup and many are hard to dismiss. This is completely unacceptable. I now recommend avoiding this app.

### 1/5 — 会员也有广告了啥意思

*2026-07-22*

会员也有广告了啥意思

### 1/5 — 解锁了pro还是有广告

*2026-07-22*

解锁了pro还是有广告

### 4/5 — One missing

*2026-07-09, version 2.9*

I want to give the app 5 stars rather than 4. But the speedometer is missing. That is the main thing I use on the app. It is one of the few apps that I use that will link with satellites and let me know the speed I’m actually driving. The best part about using the speedometer, is that I didn’t have to set a destination in order to see what my speed is, such as using Google Maps. I just open the app, select the speedometer link, and that’s it. But now it’s gone. Put it back and you get 5 stars.

### 2/5 — Update ruined a good app

*2026-05-21, version 2.8*

This used to be a reliable, simple altitude app that has now been made useless by updating it with features and layout no one asked for. Deleting.

### 1/5 — 課金しても広告

*2026-05-21*

課金しても広告
使えるはずの機能が使えない
クソ

### 1/5 — Used to be great

*2026-05-16, version 2.7*

Used to be a quick and easy way to get a speedometer on screen. Unfortunately I got a new phone and didn’t realise that the app had updated automatically. New version doesn’t have a speedometer as far as I can tell. So I’ve deleted it.

### 2/5 — Looking back

*2026-05-11, version 2.7*

While the new version is good in many ways, it will not allow imperial miles for the distance walked or travel. The settings do not allow this change. Disappointed in this feature.

### 2/5 — 2.7 upgrade

*2026-05-08, version 2.7*

This used to be rather good but in the new version 2.7 when reviewing the last weeks history  there is no way to see the total number of steps once you are over 999. Really useless for this function now that it is impossible to read the actual total.

## Frequently asked questions about Altimeter

### What does the My Altitude: GPS Altimeter app do?

This app functions as a multipurpose tool providing your current altitude, atmospheric pressure, and location data. It also includes a compass, speedometer, pedometer, weather updates, and various utility features like binoculars, a flashlight, and an SOS function for emergencies.

### What are the key features of this altimeter app?

Key features include a real-time altimeter and barometer, a GPS compass, a speedometer, a pedometer for tracking steps and distance, current weather updates and a two-week forecast, digital binoculars with zoom, a bright flashlight, and an SOS function to message loved ones with your coordinates.

### Is this app free to download and use?

The app is available for free download and use. It offers in-app purchases, which may unlock additional features or enhance existing ones. Specific pricing for these purchases is not detailed in the provided description.

### What kind of devices is this app compatible with?

The description mentions it can be used on an iPhone/iPod, suggesting compatibility with iOS devices. It is designed for both urban and backwood areas, implying it utilizes device GPS and sensors.

### Who would benefit most from using this app?

This app is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts such as hikers, trekkers, mountain bikers, skiers, and rock climbers. It is also useful for travelers and urban users who want to monitor their altitude, weather conditions, and track their location and movements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.1 — 2026-07-21

Widgets Integrated in the app

### 3.0 — 2026-07-12

Minor Bug Fixes

### 2.9 — 2026-07-09

Minor Bug Fixes

### 2.8 — 2026-05-18

- Fixed an issue where the Metric/Imperial setting did not apply consistently across all screens.

### 2.7 — 2026-05-07

Completely redesigned from the ground up.
 
What's new:
- Altitude Camera — stamp altitude, GPS coordinates, and date on your photos
- Weather at your altitude — hourly and daily forecast with severe weather alerts
- Compass on satellite map — magnetic and true north with live coordinates
- Elevation recording — save your climbs and review altitude charts
- Activity tracking — steps, distance, floors, calories, and streaks
- Mark Location — save any spot, find it again with AR, radar, or map
- SOS — send your live coordinates to emergency contacts with one tap
- Binoculars — digital zoom with multiple frame styles
- Flashlight — quick access, always one tap away
- Fresh card-based design across the entire app
 
600,000+ people use Altimeter. Thank you for 9 years.

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