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Altimeter for Aviators

Altimeter for Aviators

Pure Pressure Altimeter

552 ratings
42 reviews
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M Butler
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About

This app functions as a pressure altimeter, similar to those found in aircraft, utilizing your device's barometer. It's designed for pilots and aviation enthusiasts to understand altitude, height above a location, and flight levels. It works as a standalone Apple Watch app or on iPhones/iPads with a barometer.

✓Pressure altimeter functionality
✓Standalone Apple Watch app
✓Calculates altitude above sea level
✓Calculates height above a specific location (QFE)
✓Calculates Flight Level (FL) using standard pressure
✓Supports pressure units (inHg, hPa, mb)
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Altimeter for Aviators. Based on 552 reviews and a 4.7/5 average, it highlights the 8 positives and 8 negatives reviewers mention most about this Navigation app.

Positive things

  • 👍Simple and intuitive user interface
  • ✈️Accurate altimeter representation for pilots
  • ⌚Works well on Apple Watch
  • 🎯Easy pressure setting adjustment like real cockpit
  • 📱No GPS required for operation
  • 🔧Responsive developer support
  • 🎓Great educational tool for student pilots
  • 🎨Clear aviation-style gauges

Negative things

  • 🐛App crashes or stops working after iOS updates
  • 📵Inconsistent performance across Watch models
  • 🔴Watch display shows red/no reading on some devices
  • 📧Poor developer communication and contact options
  • 💰Upsell prompts not clearly disclosed
  • 🖼️Blurry graphics on Watch app
  • ⚠️Limited refresh rate (1Hz) for VSI
  • 🔒Restore purchase function doesn't work properly
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What's New in Altimeter for Aviators

2.6

May 10, 2024

In the iPhone/iPad App, a new option to keep the screen on (prevent automatic screen lock). See the 'Opt' screen. In the Watch App, scroll right to see instructions for something similar in the Tips screen.

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$1.99

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User reviews

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Not useful locked out

Needs to cancel auto lock feature on phone to be useful
notoobsnotoobs

Simple and precise

Brilliant app, I downloaded it and was worried it worked off gps altitude, but with my phone in flight mode it was still working continuously and accurately.
I need to find out how to disable the screen going dark after about 30 seconds, but I’m sure that’s me not knowing my own phone settings as opposed to the app.
Fantastic!
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stuja9029stuja9029

10 foot purchase breaks it

I purchased the 10 foot altitude increment to see if it gives any more resolution. It breaks the app. Don’t taste the $2.
WB4...WB4...

Response from developer

Thanks for the heads up and for reaching out. I think you meant “waste” rather than “taste”. Are you able to explain what you mean by “breaks”? I am not aware of any problems…

Excellent, almost

This is by far the nicest altimeter App I’ve tested in the App Store. Easy operation and very clear aviation style guages. However it’s missing one key feature, Apple CarPlay integration. In today’s world our phones are not hanging on our dashboards anymore. We have huge LCD dashboards that support CarPlay Widgits. This App is a natural for use as a Widgit. PLEASE cosider updating it. Thanks !!
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MVMikeMVMike

Response from developer

Thank you for the very kind feedback and for this great idea. Thank you also for suggesting this idea through my website. I agree that it would be nice to get more on the large Car Play screen. Unfortunately Car Play Apps are restricted to only a few specific categories. There are 7 categories and an Altimeter does not fit any of them or the templates that Apps must conform to. So for the moment I’m not able to oblige. Safe driving. Marcus

Great App!

Super simple to use. Also great for student pilots learning how the altimeter works. While it’s not so much designed for this, it has helped me understand how flying into different pressure systems impacts altimeter readings simply by adjusting the pressure settings. Thanks!
Marc ShepherdMarc Shepherd

Response from developer

Thank you for the kind feedback. Particularly nice to hear it’s a good aid for students (which is what I was when I built the App). Safe flying. Marcus

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

9 issues

App hangs on 'reading pressure' with Apple Watch 8

Bug

Watch complication shows dashed line instead of altitude

Bug

Incompatibility with iOS 17.4

Bug

Watch app graphics fuzzy/wrong resolution

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Crown and long press unresponsive on Watch 8

Bug

Pressure setting increments in millibar even when units changed

Bug

Watch only displays millibars, can't change to inHg

Bug

Inaccurate altitude readings on some Watch models (off by 200 feet)

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Developer contact form returns error messages

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Requested Features

11 requests

CarPlay integration and widget support

Feature

Night mode with dark theme

Feature

Keep screen on while flying option

Feature

Drum pointer altimeter display option

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Digital altitude readout option

Feature

Faster refresh rate for VSI

Feature

Automatic local pressure lookup via GPS

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Additional instruments (airspeed, G-meter)

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Toggle to disable pressure swipe adjustment

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Complication display improvements

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Better altitude flag deadband transition

Feature

FAQ

What does the Altimeter for Aviators app do?

This app functions as a pure pressure altimeter, mimicking the altimeters found in aircraft. It uses your device's built-in barometer to calculate your altitude above sea level, your height above a specific location (QFE), and your Flight Level (FL) using standard atmospheric pressure settings. It's designed as a training tool for pilots and an informational tool for aviation enthusiasts.

How do I get altitude readings with this app?

To get your altitude above sea level (QNH), you need to set the current air pressure at sea level. This can be found in weather forecasts or METAR reports. You can then adjust the pressure setting using your watch's crown. For height above a specific location (QFE), you can set the station pressure for that point or zero the altimeter if you are at that location. For Flight Level (FL), you can select the standard pressure setting of 1013.25mb.

Is this app accurate enough for actual flying?

No, this app is not accurate enough for actual flying and should not be used as a replacement for certified aircraft altimeters. The pressure sensing devices in consumer electronics like watches and iPhones are not calibrated to the same standards as aviation-grade instruments and are susceptible to various sources of error and failure.

What devices is Altimeter for Aviators compatible with?

The app is primarily designed for Apple Watch and can run standalone if your watch has a barometer. It also works on iPhones and iPads that are equipped with a barometer. Devices without a barometer will not be able to use the pressure altimeter functionality.

Can I change the units of measurement?

Yes, you can toggle between inches of mercury (inHg) and hectopascals (hPa) or millibars (mb) using the 'Units' menu item. Note that millibars (mb) and hectopascals (hPa) represent the same unit of pressure measurement.