Best Altimeter alternatives: apps like Altimeter: Elevation & GPS

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Updated November 2026

Looking for something like Altimeter? We've analyzed 9+ similar apps to help you find the best alternative. Each app is compared by ratings, features, and real user reviews, so you can make the right choice.

Top Alternatives to Altimeter

4.4😐(73 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Track your current altitude, daily peak, and elevation gain during outdoor activities. View your altitude in your car via CarPlay or on your iPhone's Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Record and review your routes on a map with elevation-colored lines.

What We Love

  • πŸ‘ Works in CarPlay
  • πŸ‘ Great widget
  • πŸ‘ Solid app functionality
  • πŸ‘ Accurate measurements
  • πŸ‘ Good for outdoor activities
  • πŸ‘ Developer responsiveness
  • πŸ‘ Works on Apple Watch complications
  • πŸ‘ Real-time altitude on widget
  • πŸ‘ Great interface
  • πŸ‘ Easy to use

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› CarPlay screen is black
  • πŸ› Elevation off by 50K feet
  • πŸ› Installation issues
  • πŸ› Mixed language display
  • πŸ› App takes over iPhone
  • πŸ› Watch complications don't update automatically
  • πŸ› Watch complications crash
  • πŸ› Watch complications only show meters
  • πŸ› App doesn't download to watch
  • πŸ› Inaccurate altitude readings
  • πŸ› Battery drain on watch
  • πŸ› App crashes on watch
  • πŸ› Units not changeable to feet on watch
  • πŸ› Complication does not update
  • πŸ› Complication shows "Altimeter" instead of altitude
  • πŸ› Watch app crashes on opening
  • πŸ› App doesn't work on Series 3 watch
  • πŸ› App doesn't work on Series 4 watch
  • πŸ› Accuracy issues
  • πŸ› Settings reset
  • πŸ› Watch app crashes
  • πŸ› Complication limited to 999 meters
  • πŸ› Does not show direction
  • πŸ› Does not work while flying
Pressure Altimeter Tracker#2

Pressure Altimeter Tracker by Bog Bridges LLC

Record barometric altitude
5.0(6 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Track real-time altitude changes with interactive graphs and Live Activities. Offers sea-level or relative altitude modes, with optional CSV export/import for detailed data analysis. Includes a standalone Watch app and real-time climb/descent statistics.

Altimeter: Elevation, Compass#3

Altimeter: Elevation, Compass by Furkan Ozoglu

Altitude Barometer GPS Tracker
Worth Considering
πŸ—ΊοΈ Navigation
4.6😞(1.3K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Instantly discover your location, altitude, direction, and atmospheric pressure on a map. Explore nearby points of interest with photos and access detailed elevation and coordinate data. Share your adventures with friends and family.

What We Love

  • πŸš€ Super splitter
  • πŸ‘ Simple app, that delivers
  • πŸ‘ Interesting when bushwalking
  • πŸ‘ Consistent and reliable

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Can't even navigate with this spam filled app
  • πŸ” Far too many ads and requests to review before getting to use the app
  • πŸ” I can't even start using this before an ad pops up and I can't close it
  • πŸ” Too noisy with continuous adds
  • πŸ” Loud and obnoxious
  • πŸ” Far too many interruptions from advertising

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