# Altimeter Elevation Watch vs Peak

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.

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 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Altimeter Elevation Watch | Peak |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altimeter-elevation-watch/id1306145803/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peak-altimeter-gps-barometer/id6477742031/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **73** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 33.8% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 125 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bernhard Hering](https://appshunter.io/developer/327542085) | [Immaginet Srl](https://appshunter.io/developer/545184631) |

## What reviewers say

### Altimeter Elevation Watch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altimeter-elevation-watch/id1306145803)

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.

**Highlights:** 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)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support Development | $12.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works in CarPlay
- 👍 Great widget
- 👍 Solid app functionality
- 👍 Accurate measurements
- 👍 Good for outdoor activities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 CarPlay screen is black
- 🐛 Elevation off by 50K feet
- 🐛 Installation issues
- 🐛 Mixed language display
- 🐛 App takes over iPhone

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Peak

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peak-altimeter-gps-barometer/id6477742031)

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.

**Highlights:** AI GPS Altimeter, Barometer & Weather Forecasts, Compass & Sunrise/Sunset, Walkie Talkie (Offline), AI Chatbot Assistant, Multiple Widgets, Speedometer & Step Counter

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Peak PRO 7 days | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Peak PRO monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| One month free | $3.99 | per month |
| Peak PRO Year | $17.99 | per year |
| Peak PRO Lifetime | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Altimeter Elevation Watch free?

Altimeter Elevation Watch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Peak free?

Peak is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Altimeter Elevation Watch or Peak?

Peak is rated higher. Altimeter Elevation Watch averages 4.4 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while Peak averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Altimeter Elevation Watch or Peak have ads?

Peak shows ads; Altimeter Elevation Watch does not.

### Which is updated more often, Altimeter Elevation Watch or Peak?

Altimeter Elevation Watch ships an update every 11 days, and Peak every 4 weeks. Most recently, Altimeter Elevation Watch was updated on November 6, 2026 and Peak on November 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*