Altimeter vs iDive
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Altimeter
This app provides real-time altitude, atmospheric pressure, and location data. It includes a compass, speedometer, pedometer, weather updates, and tools like binoculars, a flashlight, and SOS functionality for outdoor activities and daily use.
- Real-time altimeter and barometer
- GPS compass and speedometer
- Pedometer and step counter
- Weather updates and 2-week forecast
- Digital binoculars and flashlight
- SOS function with coordinates
- Map tracking and location marking
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Your complete altitude toolkit. Real-time elevation, weather forecasts, precision compass, activity tracking, altitude camera, and SOS -- all in one app. Whether you're summiting a peak or checking pressure before a storm rolls in, Altimeter gives you the instruments you need -- core features work without a signal. [ALTIMETER & ELEVATION] - GPS + barometer dual-sensor fusion for higher accuracy - Works offline -- mountains, deserts, backcountry, no signal needed - Record elevation sessions with live altitude charts - Altitude tier display: lowland - highland - treeline - alpine - extreme - Helpful for altitude-sensitive conditions like COPD and asthma [WEATHER] Not found in other altimeters - Current temperature, wind speed, humidity, UV index, visibility, cloud cover - Hourly forecast + 16-day daily forecast - Severe weather alerts for mountain safety [COMPASS & NAVIGATION] - Magnetic and true north modes, bearing lock, sun compass - GPS coordinates in DMS, DDM, or decimal format - Magnetic declination auto-calculated [ACTIVITY TRACKING] Not found in other altimeters - Steps, distance, floors, calories, active minutes - Daily streaks, monthly summaries, expedition badges - Personalized insights and active hours breakdown [MORE TOOLS] - Mark Location -- save any spot, navigate back with AR, radar and map - Binoculars -- high-quality zoom with multiple frame styles - SOS -- one-tap send your coordinates to emergency contacts - Flashlight -- quick illumination outdoors at night [UPGRADE TO PRO] Unlock everything: extended forecasts, advanced compass, full activity analytics with streaks and badges, elevation landmarks, milestone progress, altitude alerts, and ad-free experience. Choose weekly, annual, or lifetime access. Available in English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. - Privacy Policy: https://enacti.com/altimeter/privacy-policy.html - Terms : https://enacti.com/altimeter/terms-and-conditions.html
iDive
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iDive将帮助您轻松规划和管理您的潜水之旅。通过交互式地图,您可以快速找到最佳的潜水地点,并获得详细的潜水点信息。记录您的潜水日志、分享您的照片和视频,与其他潜水者建立联系。下载iDive,与全球潜水社区一起探索无尽的水下世界!"
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iDive at none against Altimeter's 7. iDive also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price 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
Both are free to download. Altimeter sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. iDive asks for nothing beyond the download.
Altimeter ships an update every 4 months, iDive every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Altimeter | iDive |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (8.5K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 58.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8.5K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Gaurav Babbar | 庆西 胡 |
Bugs and requests
Altimeter
Reported bugs
5 issues- Compass not working correctly in certain regions
- Pedometer not recording steps accurately
- Paid upgrades not unlocking all pro features
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Settings not saving properly
Requested features
5 requests- Option to adjust step length
- Ability to track past distance/activity data
- Apple Watch support
- More customization options
- Improved weather forecasting
iDive
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Altimeter
- Altimeter Pro Weekly Subscription$9.997 Days
- Altimeter Pro Annual Subscription$49.991 Year
- Altimeter Weather Pro$1.99
- Altimeter Binoculars Pro$1.99
- Altimeter Map Pro$2.99
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- Altimeter Pedometer Pro$2.99
- Altimeter Pro$99.99
iDive
No in-app purchases







