Altimeter vs My Altitude and Elevation GPS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Altimeter
Instantly discover your location, altitude, direction, and atmospheric pressure on a map. Track your elevation changes while moving and share photos with embedded location and altitude data. Access information on your Apple Watch.
- Real-time altitude and elevation tracking
- GPS location, coordinates, and address
- Atmospheric pressure monitoring
- Detailed compass with direction tracking
- Photo sharing with embedded location data
- Apple Watch integration
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While traveling with a vehicle (car, bicycle, etc.), while hiking or climbing, you can instantly discover your location and altitude, direction, geographic coordinate, address and atmospheric pressure on the map. While following your direction on a detailed compass screen, you can also monitor the change in altitude. You can share the photos you take with your loved ones, including your altitude, geographic coordinates and address information. Depending on the shooting angle, the compass direction is also included in the photos. DISCOVER YOUR HEIGHT FROM SEA ON THE MAP (Normal Mode) You can instantly discover the information of your location on the map - Altitude (elevation) above sea level - Open air (atmosphere) pressure - Latitude and longitude coordinates and address - Speed in motion - Direction with a detailed compass FOLLOW YOUR HEIGHT FROM SEA ON THE MAP ON THE MOVE (Track Mode on the Map) On the map when traveling in a vehicle (car, bike, etc.), hiking or climbing, you can instantly track your location and the change in information - Altitude (elevation) above sea level - Open air (atmosphere) pressure - Latitude and longitude coordinates and address - Speed in motion - Direction with a detailed compass FOLLOW YOUR HEIGHT FROM SEA ON THE COMPASS (Compass Mode) While traveling with a vehicle (car, bicycle, etc.), while taking a walk or climbing, you can instantly track your direction and the altitude of your current location SHARE YOUR PHOTO WITH YOUR LOVED ONES WITH HEIGHT AND DIRECTION INFORMATION (Sharing Mode) While traveling with a vehicle (car, bike, etc.), hiking or climbing, you can share the photos you have taken with this information - Height, pressure, coordinate and address information will be on the photo - Depending on the shooting angle, the compass direction will be added to the photo YOU CAN ACCESS ALTITUDE AND LOCATION INFORMATION FROM APPLE WATCH IMPORTANT REMINDER ABOUT CALCULATION METHOD AND ACCURACY - The coordinates of the altitude and location are calculated using the GPS signals of the device used - There may be differences in the measurement values depending on the GPS signal quality of the device's location - Just below the height value, the accuracy value of the measurement is given instantly in meters - Compass accuracy may be affected by magnetic or environmental interference UNLOCK ALTIMETER PRO - Use Altimeter without ads - Unlock point elevation - Unlock weather information - Access all current and future Pro features SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS - Monthly: Renews every month. No free trial. - Annual: Renews every year. Eligible new subscribers receive a 7-day free trial. Prices are displayed in your local currency on the purchase screen and may vary by country or region. PAYMENT AND RENEWAL Payment is charged to your Apple Account when the purchase is confirmed. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends. If you begin an eligible annual free trial, it converts to a paid annual subscription unless canceled at least 24 hours before the trial ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. TERMS AND PRIVACY Privacy Policy: https://fozoglu.github.io/altimeter/privacy.html Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
My Altitude and Elevation GPS
Measure altitude and elevation with high precision using your phone's GPS. Capture geo-tagged photos, save favorite spots, and convert units easily. Share your location and navigate with an integrated compass.
- High-precision altitude and elevation tracking
- Versatile coordinate formats (DD, DDM, DMS, UTM, MGRS)
- Geo-tagged photo capture with customizable data
- Save and revisit favorite locations with photos
- Metric and imperial unit conversion
- Map-based location visualization
- SOS message feature with current coordinates
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With our app, measuring altitude and elevation is easier than ever. - High-Precision Altitude & Elevation Tracking: Seamlessly monitor your current altitude and elevation with unparalleled accuracy, leveraging your phone's internal GPS and Wi-Fi network. - Versatile Coordinate Formats: Choose from a variety of latitude and longitude formats including DD(decimal degrees), DDM(degrees and decimal minutes), DMS(degrees, minutes and seconds sexagesimal), UTM(Universal Transverse Mercator), and MGRS(Military Grid Reference System), catering to all your GPS needs. - Capture Geo-Tagged Memories: Instantly take photos with embedded location data. Customize these images by adjusting the position, color, and size of the location data for a personal touch. - Save & Revisit Favorite Spots: Effortlessly save any location and revisit it later, with the option to attach photos for vivid memory recall. - Unit Conversion Ease: Toggle between metric and imperial units, ensuring comfort and convenience for users worldwide. - Ultra-Precise Location Details: Benefit from the high accuracy of your GPS location, enhanced by a detailed view of coordinates, GPS accuracy, and satellite count. - Map-Based Location Visualization: Display all your saved locations on a map for easy navigation and planning. - Effortless Location Search: Quickly find any location by address, making it simpler to plan your journeys or revisit places. - Share Your Journey: Easily share your current location with friends and family for safety and coordination. - Advanced Location Filtering: Sort and filter saved locations by date, distance, or keywords for quick access to your desired spots. - In-App Learning Support: Get acquainted with all the app functions through the in-app help feature, ensuring a smooth user experience. - Compass Navigation: Navigate to your saved locations with an integrated compass feature, adding a traditional twist to modern GPS technology. - Comprehensive Data Export/Import: Utilize GPX, KML, and custom MYGPS formats for exporting and importing your measurements, including photos. - SOS Message Feature: Send SOS messages with your current coordinates for emergency situations. Customize the recipient number and message for added safety. - Organized Location Management: Sort your saved locations by name, date, or distance from your current position for efficient organization. - Adjustable Location Accuracy Mode: Choose your desired location accuracy level, balancing precision and battery consumption according to your needs. - Apple Watch Integration: Save locations directly from your Apple Watch and sync them with your phone for a seamless experience. - Diverse Map Options: Switch between four map types - normal, terrain, hybrid, satellite - to suit your navigation preferences. Our app comes with a application for watch devices. You can easily save your current location without using your phone and synchronize the data afterwards to enjoy viewing your saved locations on a bigger screen. Requires a satellite GPS receiver to function properly. WIFI assisted GPS does not report altitude. Disclaimer - GPS does not work well indoors. - GPS accuracy depends on the receiver in your device - Data connection is required to get elevation data. Units include: - Meter - Kilometer - Feet - Yard - Mile - Nautical Mile Privacy policy: https://mysticmobileapps.com/legal/privacy/myaltitude Terms and conditions: https://mysticmobileapps.com/legal/terms/myaltitude
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Verdict
Altimeter and My Altitude and Elevation GPS both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 54% of Altimeter's written reviews are positive against 22% of My Altitude and Elevation GPS's. My Altitude and Elevation GPS's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Altimeter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and My Altitude and Elevation GPS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Altimeter against 4.6 for My Altitude and Elevation GPS. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.3K and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of Altimeter's written reviews are positive against 22% of My Altitude and Elevation GPS's.
Altimeter ships an update every 7 months, My Altitude and Elevation GPS every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.
| Parameter | Altimeter | My Altitude and Elevation GPS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (1.3K ratings) | 4.6 (1.1K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 53.7% of reviews — better | 22.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K — better | 1.1K |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Furkan Ozoglu | MYSTIC MOBILE APPS LLC |
Customer experience
Altimeter
My Altitude and Elevation GPS
User reviews
Altimeter
From 1.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Super splitter
- 👍 Simple app, that delivers
- 👍 Interesting when bushwalking
- 👍 Consistent and reliable
Room to improve
- 🐛 Can't even navigate with this spam filled app
- 🔍 Far too many ads and requests to review before getting to use the app
- 🔍 I can't even start using this before an ad pops up and I can't close it
- 🔍 Too noisy with continuous adds
- 🔍 Loud and obnoxious
My Altitude and Elevation GPS
From 1.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💡 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Quick altitude updates
- 👍 Clean and minimalist design
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inaccurate altitude readings
- 💰 Intrusive ads that cannot be removed
- 🔧 Inability to change units of measurement
- 🔧 Watch app limitations
Bugs and requests
Altimeter
Reported bugs
3 issues- Accuracy is not very good
- Not stable, altitude figure is constantly adjusting
- Only shows metric on Apple Watch
Requested features
2 requests- Show compass on watch
- Better altitude accuracy
My Altitude and Elevation GPS
Reported bugs
2 issues- Ad cannot be closed, requiring app to be force closed
- Settings changes not being saved (e.g. units of measurement)
Requested features
3 requests- Option to display nearest town/city along with latitude and longitude
- Premium/ad-free version
- Better customization options
In-app purchases
Altimeter
- Altimeter Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- Altimeter Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Remove Ads$4.99
My Altitude and Elevation GPS
- Monthly GPS Altitude+14 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Annual GPS Altitude+14 Days trial$8.991 Year
Questions
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