Comparison

AeroAltitude vs GPS ESSA

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AeroAltitude

This app calculates pressure and density altitudes using GPS, barometer, and airport METAR data. It offers manual input options and displays airport information, including charts on larger screens. A watch app and customizable units enhance its usability for pilots.

Highlights
  • Pressure and density altitude calculation
  • GPS and barometer integration
  • METAR data display
  • Airport database search
  • Watch app support
  • Customizable units
  • Data sharing
Features
Currently charting
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AeroAltitude calculates pressure altitude (PA) and density altitude (DA) either from user data inputs or automatically by using built-in GPS, built-in barometer*, and METAR** of airports. Overview of features: - PA/DA/QNH calculation for current position using GPS and barometer (enter temperature manually) - PA/DA calculation based on user inputs for altitude, QNH, and temperature - PA/DA calculation of any airports from the built-in airport database. Including METAR display and chart of DA (on 4'' screens and higher) - List of user defined airports showing PA/DA calculation - List of nearby airports showing PA/DA calculation - Includes watch app to display DA at current position, user, and nearby airports - User definable warning threshold factor - Sharing data via mail, message, etc. - All units are customizable - Pre iOS 14 today widget with PA/DA for maximum five nearby airports (not available in iOS 18 or later) AeroAltitude uses the freely available Aviation Digital Data Service from US NOAA to get METAR data and can not be guaranteed. Internet connection required

About

GPS ESSA

Features
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The GPS ESSA application is used for real-time monitoring of the location and operating parameters of vehicles, excavators, construction machinery equipped with GPS ESSA devices. It displays the location on the map and gives the current operating parameters. The application requires an active account in the GPS ESSA system. Examples of parameters that can be checked in the application are: - position on the map - driving direction - stopover - ignition status - speed - meter reading - engine speed - average fuel consumption - pressure on the gas pedal. - fuel level in the tank - engine temperature - door status - oil pressure * reading of some parameters depends on the version of the GPS module and the vehicle brand

Screenshots

AeroAltitude3 screens
GPS ESSA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: GPS ESSA at Free against AeroAltitude's $2.29. AeroAltitude's advantage is chart position (#78 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

GPS ESSA is free to download; AeroAltitude costs $2.29 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AeroAltitude ships an update every 2 months, GPS ESSA every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
AeroAltitude versus GPS ESSA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAeroAltitudeGPS ESSA
Price$2.29Free — better
Rating4.8 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#78 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLakehorn AGESSA JERZY DLUGOSZ KRZYSZTOF CISEK SPOLKA JAWNA

In-app purchases

None

AeroAltitude

No in-app purchases

None

GPS ESSA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AeroAltitude free?
AeroAltitude costs $2.29, with no in-app purchases.
Is GPS ESSA free?
GPS ESSA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AeroAltitude or GPS ESSA have ads?
Neither AeroAltitude nor GPS ESSA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AeroAltitude or GPS ESSA?
AeroAltitude ships an update every 2 months, and GPS ESSA every 3 months. Most recently, AeroAltitude was updated on October 24, 2026 and GPS ESSA on October 20, 2026.

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