Altimeter Elevation Watch

Altimeter Elevation Watch

Altimeter for CarPlay

73 ratings
65 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

Released
November 6, 2017
Updated
November 2, 2026

Features

Background Location Access

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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.

✓Real-time altitude tracking
✓Daily peak and elevation gain display
✓CarPlay integration for in-car altitude
✓Live Activity and Dynamic Island support
✓Route recording and map review
✓History tracking (daily, monthly, yearly)
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What's New in Altimeter Elevation Watch

4.8.22

November 2, 2026

Improved Live Activity readability on light and dark displays. The CarPlay view can now follow the vehicle’s appearance setting. We also improved the handling of conflicting altitude measurements to keep unreliable values out of recorded altitude history.

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Support Development

Subscription to support further development

$12.991 Year
Price Updates
November 4, 2026→$12.99
June 26, 2026→$4.99
May 27, 2026→$3.99
May 9, 2026→$3.99
March 16, 2026→$1.99
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User reviews

CarPlay

Fonctionne pas bien avec CarPlay l écran est noir

Elevation is off by 50K feet

Every time I use this in my car it says that I’m driving at 58,000 feet. What gives?

Trying to Install

Trying to run on iPhone 16 Pro with iOS27 in USA. Can’t get past the “Location Access for Altimeter” page…

Response from developer

Thank you for reporting this, and I’m sorry you’re stuck at setup. The “Open location permission dialog” button on that page should continue to the iPhone’s permission prompt. If the button is missing or does nothing, please email me at mail@bernhardhering.de with your app version and a screenshot of that page. I already have your iPhone model and iOS version from this review; there’s no need to reinstall or buy again.

Confused…

This app has me confused. I was looking for a CarPlay altimeter widget for my Ford with Sync 3, so I bought a license for this app to use on my iPhone 16 Pro running iOS 27. Issues in no particular order: app display language is a mix of German and English. Why is default peak >9,000 ft? Can’t really figure out how to set it up. What is altimeter Pro? App seems to take over my iPhone; I’ve had to delete the app twice to restore phone operation. I really just want the basic widget; have no need for any other data or analysis.
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A quand en français ?

une traduction française pour comprendre les différents choix possible

Response from developer

Bonjour, merci pour votre retour ! La traduction française complète est prête et sera disponible avec la prochaine mise à jour 4.8.8, dès validation par Apple. Les réglages, les textes d’autorisation et les raccourcis Siri sont maintenant localisés en français.

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

29 issues

CarPlay screen is black

Bug

Elevation incorrect (50K feet off)

Bug

Cannot get past 'Location Access for Altimeter' page

Bug

App display language is a mix of German and English

Bug

App takes over iPhone operation, requires deletion

Bug

Watch complications do not update automatically

Bug

Watch complications crash

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Watch complications only display meters regardless of setting

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App does not download to watch

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Altitude does not change

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App does not work

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Not compatible with watch series 3 cellular

Bug

Watch app does not work

Bug

Cannot get it to read in feet on iPhone or Apple Watch

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Wrong altitude displayed

Bug

Accuracy issues (changes while stationary)

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Settings reset, must be set again

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Watch app crashes

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Complication does not update

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Complication shows "Altimeter" instead of altitude

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Watch app crashes on opening

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App does not work on Series 3 watch

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App does not work on Series 4 watch

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Complication limited to 999 meters

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Units not changeable to feet on watch

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Complication does not work with certain watch faces

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Complication does not update as advertised

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Units change to meters when phone is not present

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App does not work while flying

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Requested Features

10 requests

French translation for options

Feature

Basic widget for CarPlay

Feature

Watch complication with large number for elevation

Feature

Ability to set watch complications to feet

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Larger complication size for watch face

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Elevation gain/loss on watch complication

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Use watch's barometer

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Graph of elevation changes on iPhone

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Option to select complication size

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Direction of travel indicator

Feature

FAQ

Does Altimeter Elevation Watch have ads?

No, Altimeter Elevation Watch does not contain advertisements. The app is free to try for two days, after which a subscription or one-time purchase is required for continued access.

What devices is Altimeter Elevation Watch compatible with?

Altimeter Elevation Watch is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. It also features a native CarPlay app for viewing altitude in your car.

How accurate are the altitude readings?

Readings depend on GPS reception, sensors, and location permissions. While many users report accurate measurements, some reviews mention occasional inaccuracies or elevation discrepancies.

Can I use Altimeter Elevation Watch offline?

The app relies on GPS reception for its readings. While it can display recorded route data on a map, continuous real-time altitude tracking requires a stable GPS signal.

What are the subscription options for Altimeter Elevation Watch?

After a two-day free trial, continued access requires a monthly subscription, an annual subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. There is also a 'Support Development' option for $12.99 per year.

How often is Altimeter Elevation Watch updated?

The app was last updated on November 2nd, 2026, indicating recent development activity. However, specific update frequency is not detailed.

What is the age rating for Altimeter Elevation Watch?

Altimeter Elevation Watch has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

Can I change the units to feet on the Apple Watch app?

Some user reviews indicate issues with changing units to feet on the Apple Watch app, with one user stating it only shows meters. However, the app description mentions the option to display altitude in meters or feet.