Comparison

Altimeter vs David's Things

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

David's Things

Features
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David’s Things is your personal, all-in-one hub designed to help you stay organized and in control. Whether you're tracking daily tasks, managing a private inventory, or keeping a log of important records, David’s Things provides a clean and intuitive interface to get the job done without the clutter.

Screenshots

Altimeter4 screens
David's Things3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: David's Things at none against Altimeter's 7. David's Things also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. Altimeter sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. David's Things asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Altimeter versus David's Things: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAltimeterDavid's Things
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (8.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings8.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGaurav BabbarCORA.PRO PTE. LTD.

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

David's Things

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Altimeter

Subscriptions2
  • Altimeter Pro Weekly Subscription$9.997 Days
  • Altimeter Pro Annual Subscription$49.991 Year
One-time5
  • 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
None

David's Things

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Altimeter free?
Altimeter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is David's Things free?
David's Things is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Altimeter or David's Things have ads?
Altimeter shows ads; David's Things does not.

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