# Altimeter Elevation Watch vs HuntQuest

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HuntQuest at 100% against Altimeter Elevation Watch's 34%. HuntQuest also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Altimeter Elevation Watch's advantage is ratings volume (73 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 HuntQuest sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HuntQuest 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 2, 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 100% of HuntQuest's.

Altimeter Elevation Watch ships an update every 11 days, HuntQuest weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Altimeter Elevation Watch | HuntQuest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altimeter-elevation-watch/id1306145803/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/huntquest/id6801606478/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **73** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 33.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Bernhard Hering](https://appshunter.io/developer/327542085) | [BRETT NICHOLAS BERKEY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868059725) |

## 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


### HuntQuest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/huntquest/id6801606478)

This offline GPS mapping app is designed for hunters and outdoor enthusiasts. It provides high-precision tracking, layered maps with land boundaries, and scouting tools, all accessible without an internet connection. Visualize terrain in 3D and plan your routes with detailed topographical and satellite views.

**Highlights:** Offline GPS navigation, Layered maps with land boundaries, 3D terrain visualization, Range finder and compass, Scouting tools and custom waypoints, Route tracking and distance calculator, Field forecasting and wildlife data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hunt Quest Pro | $9.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Altimeter Elevation Watch free?

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

### Is HuntQuest free?

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

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

HuntQuest is rated higher. Altimeter Elevation Watch averages 4.4 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while HuntQuest averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Neither Altimeter Elevation Watch nor HuntQuest shows ads.

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

Altimeter Elevation Watch ships an update every 11 days, and HuntQuest weekly. Most recently, Altimeter Elevation Watch was updated on November 6, 2026 and HuntQuest on October 31, 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.*