# myAltitude - free altimeter for climbing & hiking

> Free GPS and barometer altimeter app for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. (iPhone/iPad app by Dylan McKee.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myaltitude-free-altimeter-for-climbing-and-hiking/id312368334 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dylan McKee](https://appshunter.io/developer/311342043)
- Category: Navigation, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.67/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 6 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2009-04-21
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myaltitude-free-altimeter-for-climbing-and-hiking/id312368334/reviews.md

## What is myAltitude?

Turn your iPhone or iPad into an Altimeter with myAltitude, the free altimeter app. 

myAltitude includes an Apple Watch app too, so you can use your iPhone's GPS to find your current altitude right from your wrist.

myAltitude uses the GPS within your iPhone to display your current altitude (elevation above sea level) in both meters and feet. It also has a handy sharing feature, and the ability to show you how accurate the current reading is.

On supported iOS 8 devices, such as the iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus and iPad Air 2, myAltitude uses the built-in Barometer to calculate an extremely accurate altitude value.

The perfect free app for climbers, hikers, trekkers, mountaineers and adventurers worldwide.

You can even share your altitude with friends over Facebook, Twitter and more, all from within myAltitude.

Note: this app should not be used for critical purposes, however is ideal for casual use. Please note the reading given by this application is only as accurate as your devices GPS can be.

myAltitude only works on devices with GPS built in (i.e. iPhone, iPad).

If you are having problems getting this app to give you a reading, please check location services are turned on and enabled for this app, WiFi is disconnected, and you are standing in the open air for a more accurate reading.

This app will run and update in the background, where possible, if enabled in the 'Settings' page. However Please Note that Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life

## Key features

- Real-time altitude display
- Apple Watch app integration
- GPS and barometer support
- Altitude sharing feature
- Accuracy indicator

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 50)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myaltitude-free-altimeter-for-climbing-and-hiking/id312368334/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Excellent

*2016-06-30, version 3.9*

This is really simple, easy to use, and accurate. I'm hoping for an Apple Watch complication soon, but it's great just being able to see it in glances as well.

### 1/5 — Does not work well

*2015-12-11, version 3.7*

This thing does not work very well. It still has bugs! It would not sync with my phone. (iPhone 6 plus). It was not accurate, in fact I had to reboot my Apple Watch every time to get this thing to sync to my phone and give an accurate reading. While my phone would pull up the app and the altimeter would show an accurate reading however the watch would not display the correct elevation. It was only after when I would have to restart my Apple Watch would it finally sync and give an accurate reading. This would happen every single time. Nothing wrong with my Apple Watch because I sync all other apps, text messages,etc from my phone to my Apple Watch. This thing has bugs.

### 2/5 — Barometric altimeter

*2015-01-17, version 3.3*

As a barometric altimeter this app fails to be of much use. There is currently no way to calibrate the sensor at this time. So accuracy can be off by several hundred feet. Therefore only the GPS altimeter can be used. Not ready for prime time.

### 5/5 — Functional and simple

*2014-08-08, version 2.6*

Often apps display unnecessary extras. Not this app. This does exactly what it states and puts that information front and center. Locations tested have all been accurate.

### 5/5 — Handy

*2014-08-06, version 2.6*

Comes in handy when I am in bed and trying to sleep. I often like to check how high I am

### 5/5 — Great App

*2014-08-05, version 2.6*

Nice app! Simply does what it claims to do. Very useful for climbers and just for people who want to know how far they went up.

### 3/5 — Pretty good

*2014-07-26, version 2.5*

This is a very simple app . The UI is clean and simple. The add banner is not really annoying.

### 5/5 — Nice!

*2014-07-08, version 2.4*

It's not of super importance to me or any other casual user but pretty useful for climbers. Also it's nice to know that if I want to know my altitude, there's an app for that!

### 5/5 — It delivers

*2014-06-28, version 2.3*

Nice and simple. Does exactly as it says. If you need to know your approximate current altitude this is the app for you.

### 4/5 — Great

*2014-06-17, version 2.3*

Useful app. One to have.

## Frequently asked questions about myAltitude

### What does myAltitude do?

myAltitude turns your iPhone or iPad into a free altimeter, showing your current elevation above sea level in meters and feet. It uses your device's GPS and, on supported models, the built-in barometer for accurate readings. It also includes an Apple Watch app for convenient wrist-based altitude checks.

### How accurate is the altitude reading?

The accuracy of the altitude reading depends on your device's GPS capabilities. On supported iOS 8 devices like the iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, and iPad Air 2, the app can use the built-in barometer for extremely accurate altitude values. However, the app is intended for casual use and should not be relied upon for critical purposes.

### Is myAltitude free to use?

Yes, myAltitude is a free application. While the core functionality of displaying altitude is free, the presence of in-app purchases suggests there might be optional features or enhancements available for purchase.

### What devices is myAltitude compatible with?

myAltitude works on devices with built-in GPS, such as iPhones and iPads. It also features an Apple Watch app, allowing you to check your altitude directly from your wrist. For optimal performance, ensure location services are enabled for the app.

### Can I share my altitude with others?

Yes, myAltitude includes a handy sharing feature that allows you to share your current altitude with friends and family. You can share directly from the app over platforms like Facebook and Twitter.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.91 — 2016-09-28

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Updated to take advantage of iOS 10.

### 3.9 — 2016-01-20

- Barometer altitude calculation improved
- Bug fixes and tweaks

### 3.8 — 2016-01-14

- watchOS 2.0 Support
- Minor tweaks & bug fixes.

### 3.7 — 2015-09-22

- iOS 9 support
- watchOS 2 support

### 3.6 — 2015-06-26

Added Apple Watch Glance to make altitude checking from your wrist even more convenient.

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