Altimeter Elevation Watch vs Peak
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Altimeter Elevation Watch
Track your current altitude, daily peak, and elevation gain during outdoor activities. View your altitude in your car via CarPlay or on your iPhone's Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Record and review your routes on a map with elevation-colored lines.
- Real-time altitude tracking
- Daily peak and elevation gain display
- CarPlay integration for in-car altitude
- Live Activity and Dynamic Island support
- Route recording and map review
- History tracking (daily, monthly, yearly)
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Check your current altitude and see how much you have climbed. Altimeter shows your altitude, daily peak and elevation gain on hikes, bike rides and mountain drives. Use it on iPhone and Apple Watch, or view your altitude in CarPlay. ALTITUDE IN YOUR CAR The native CarPlay app has its own view for altitude, climb or descent per minute, grade, direction, peak and gain. It is an altitude display, not a navigation app. Set it up before driving. ALTITUDE WITHOUT SWITCHING APPS Start a Live Activity on iPhone to see altitude, peak and gain on the Lock Screen. Compatible iPhones also show these values in the Dynamic Island. Live Activity and the native CarPlay app are separate features. Widgets and Watch complications show your latest available altitude data. LOOK BACK AT YOUR ROUTE Record a track and open it on the map later. The line is colored by elevation; the color scale shows lower and higher sections. Daily history shows your altitude profile, peak and ascent. Monthly and yearly views help you compare your altitude history. FIT IT TO YOUR DAY • Display altitude in meters or feet • Check altitude on Apple Watch • Use Siri or Shortcuts to start a Live Activity or ask for your altitude • Optionally use existing Flights Climbed data from Apple Health in your analysis BEFORE YOU START Readings depend on GPS reception, sensors and location permissions. Background features require appropriate permissions. iOS and watchOS limit widget and complication refreshes; these are not continuously live displays. The app does not replace professional measurement equipment, navigation or safety equipment. ACCESS New users can try the app for two days. Continued access then requires a monthly subscription, annual subscription or one-time lifetime purchase. Existing purchases can be restored in the app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Peak
This navigation app provides real-time altitude, pressure, and location data using your device's sensors. It features an AI chatbot for hiking tips, barometer-based weather forecasts, and a walkie-talkie function for offline communication. Multiple widgets are available for at-a-glance information.
- AI GPS Altimeter
- Barometer & Weather Forecasts
- Compass & Sunrise/Sunset
- Walkie Talkie (Offline)
- AI Chatbot Assistant
- Multiple Widgets
- Speedometer & Step Counter
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Altimeter GPS with AI GPS altimeter with AI and Walkie Talkie : uses AI and POIs provided by OpenStreetMap and weather to give useful information about the context you are in, barometer, compass, integrated AI chatbot assistant, barometer-based weather forecasts, and home screen widget. Works everywhere: altimeter, compass, sunrise and sunset calculation, and barometer work without internet connection Embark on your next outdoor adventure with Peak, the ultimate GPS ALTIMETER and barometer app with widget and compass, enriched by an AI trekking assistant. Designed for hiking, trekking, and outdoor exploration enthusiasts, Peak provides real-time data on your altitude, atmospheric pressure, and geographical coordinates, powered by your device’s integrated sensors. Key features of Peak GPS Altimeter: Walkie Talkie : Use the walkie-talkie feature to send and receive voice messages in real time with other users nearby. Stay connected even without internet access, perfect for outdoor adventures, events, or quick local communication. - 5 different widgets: altitude widget, sunrise and sunset widget, location widget, barometer widget, weather widget - AI Assistant: The integrated AI assistant provides useful tips for your hikes, helping you plan and navigate during your adventures. - GPS Altimeter Barometer: Get precise altitude readings in both meters and feet, allowing you to assess your elevation wherever your adventures take you. With sunrise and sunset calculator compass and barometer. - Integrated speedometer: Monitor your speed in real time during your hikes or bike rides. This tool can be very useful for maintaining a steady pace during your outdoor activities. - Barometer-based weather forecasts: Use barometer readings to predict weather changes. This feature can help you adequately prepare for your hikes, providing you with valuable information about future weather conditions. - Atmospheric pressure monitoring: Monitor real-time atmospheric pressure changes with the barometer. Perfect for weather enthusiasts and those looking to predict weather changes during their adventures. - GPS Coordinates: Identify your exact location with detailed longitude and latitude coordinates, ensuring you’re always on the right path. - Integrated step counter: Stay fit and monitor your activity with our integrated step counter. Measure your steps and distance traveled to maintain your fitness goals even during exploration. - Weather icon updates: Receive visual weather updates based on barometric pressure readings, helping you prepare for any weather condition changes. - Customizable units: Whether you prefer metric or imperial units, Peak adapts to your preferences for altitude, distance, and pressure measurements. - No internet connection required: Designed to work offline, Peak uses your device’s sensors, making it your reliable companion even in the most remote locations. Why choose Peak? - User-friendly interface: Enjoy a clean and intuitive interface that makes navigation and data interpretation effortless. - Widgets: 5 different widgets with barometer, altitude, weather forecasts, and sunrise and sunset calculation (new widgets coming with future versions) - Accuracy you can trust: Benefit from precise measurements and reliable data to enhance your outdoor experiences. - For Trekking, Hiking, Mountain Biking: Whether you’re climbing mountains, trekking through forests, or exploring urban landscapes, Peak is your go-to app for understanding your environment. - Set out with confidence: With Peak - GPS Altimeter with Barometer and compass, you’re not just exploring; you’re equipped with essential tools to understand your surroundings, predict weather changes, and monitor your physical activity. Download Peak today and take your outdoor experiences to new heights! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Peak at 80% against Altimeter Elevation Watch's 34%. Peak also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4). Altimeter Elevation Watch's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (73 vs 3). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 Elevation Watch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per year and Peak sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Peak holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Altimeter Elevation Watch has 73 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Altimeter Elevation Watch's written reviews are positive against 80% of Peak's.
Altimeter Elevation Watch ships an update every 11 days, Peak every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Altimeter Elevation Watch | Peak |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (73 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.8% of reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 73 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 125 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bernhard Hering | Immaginet Srl |
Customer experience
Altimeter Elevation Watch
Peak
Bugs and requests
Altimeter Elevation Watch
Reported bugs
29 issues- CarPlay screen is black
- Elevation incorrect (50K feet off)
- Cannot get past 'Location Access for Altimeter' page
- App display language is a mix of German and English
- App takes over iPhone operation, requires deletion
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- Watch complications do not update automatically
- Watch complications crash
- Watch complications only display meters regardless of setting
- App does not download to watch
- Altitude does not change
- App does not work
- Not compatible with watch series 3 cellular
- Watch app does not work
- Cannot get it to read in feet on iPhone or Apple Watch
- Wrong altitude displayed
- Accuracy issues (changes while stationary)
- Settings reset, must be set again
- Watch app crashes
- Complication does not update
- Complication shows "Altimeter" instead of altitude
- Watch app crashes on opening
- App does not work on Series 3 watch
- App does not work on Series 4 watch
- Complication limited to 999 meters
- Units not changeable to feet on watch
- Complication does not work with certain watch faces
- Complication does not update as advertised
- Units change to meters when phone is not present
- App does not work while flying
Requested features
10 requests- French translation for options
- Basic widget for CarPlay
- Watch complication with large number for elevation
- Ability to set watch complications to feet
- Larger complication size for watch face
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- Elevation gain/loss on watch complication
- Use watch's barometer
- Graph of elevation changes on iPhone
- Option to select complication size
- Direction of travel indicator
Peak
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Altimeter Elevation Watch
- Support Development$12.991 Year
- Lifetime$34.99
Peak
- Peak PRO 7 days$0.997 Days
- Peak PRO monthly$3.991 Month
- One month free1 Month trial$3.991 Month
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- Peak PRO Year7 Days trial$17.991 Year
- Peak PRO Lifetime$44.99
Questions
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