# Flight Gauges — Barometric Altimeter,VSI,Speed

> Flight instrument simulator with altimeter, VSI, speed, attitude, and compass. (iPhone/iPad app by Emidio Cunha.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-gauges/id1104378025 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Emidio Cunha](https://appshunter.io/developer/369173671)
- Category: Navigation, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.1 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-04-23
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-gauges/id1104378025/reviews.md

## What is Flight Gauges?

Barometric Altimeter with Vertical Speed Indicator, and GPS ground speed indicator, in knots, mph and kph.
Attitude Indicator and Compass.

* Current pressure readings
* QNH setting with mbar and inHg units
* Alternate GPS altimeter mode
* Altitude is displayed in feet and meters

Warning: To use the Barometer, you need a device that supports it (iPhone 6 or later), otherwise the app will continue in GPS mode.

DISCLAIMER:

These instruments should never be used as primary source of orientation during flight. Drift and sensor error are expected. 

Speed is always GPS Ground Speed and depends on correct GPS signal.

Altimeter can be GPS or Barometer based. If Barometer is selected, the source is cabin air, which usually resents a lower than outside pressure. Usage in pressurised cabins will present obvious errors.

## Key features

- Barometric Altimeter
- Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI)
- GPS Ground Speed Indicator
- Attitude Indicator
- Compass
- QNH Setting
- Alternate GPS Altimeter Mode

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock QNH | $1.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about Flight Gauges

### Does Flight Gauges have ads?

No, Flight Gauges does not contain advertisements. It is a free app with optional in-app purchases.

### What devices support the barometer feature in Flight Gauges?

The barometer feature requires a device with a built-in barometer, such as an iPhone 6 or later. Devices without a barometer will use GPS mode.

### How accurate is the speed reading in Flight Gauges?

The speed displayed is always GPS Ground Speed, which depends on a correct and consistent GPS signal. Sensor errors are expected and it should not be used as a primary source.

### Can Flight Gauges be used as a primary flight instrument?

No, the developers explicitly state that these instruments should never be used as a primary source of orientation during flight due to expected drift and sensor error.

### What units can altitude be displayed in Flight Gauges?

Altitude can be displayed in both feet and meters. Pressure can be set using mbar and inHg units.

### When was Flight Gauges last updated?

The latest version of Flight Gauges was released on February 15, 2020. The app was initially released on April 23, 2016.

### What is the age rating for Flight Gauges?

Flight Gauges has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### What platforms is Flight Gauges available on?

Flight Gauges is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8 — 2020-02-15

* New: Attitude Indicator *
* New: Compass *
* Improved: Vertical Speed Indicator *

### 1.7 — 2019-01-25

** Vertical Speed Indicator in m/s units **

### 1.6 — 2017-11-07

** iPhone X support **

### 1.5 — 2016-10-22

** Improvements **

### 1.4 — 2016-06-09

** Improvements **

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