Altimeter ∞ Elevation GPS vs FXC Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Altimeter ∞ Elevation GPS
This app provides real-time GPS altitude readings in feet or meters with live accuracy indicators. It's designed for outdoor enthusiasts and travelers needing a fast, reliable elevation tracker that works offline and uses minimal battery.
- Live GPS altitude
- Unit toggle (feet/meters)
- GPS accuracy display
- Offline functionality
- Minimal battery usage
- Clean interface
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Know your exact elevation, anywhere. Altimeter ∞ shows your real-time GPS altitude in feet or meters with a live accuracy indicator — no signup, no clutter. Built for hikers, climbers, skiers, cyclists, drone pilots, paragliders, and travelers who need a fast, dependable altitude reader. Features: • Live GPS altitude in meters or feet • One-tap unit toggle • GPS accuracy display • Works offline once located • Minimal battery use • Clean, glanceable interface Optional Premium removes ads with a monthly or lifetime in-app purchase. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/alti-meter/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
FXC Control
Control and adjust settings for your Freedom X/XC inverter or inverter/charger. Requires a compatible remote control panel with Bluetooth. Consult user guides for setup and operation.
- Change settings
- Control parameters
- Bluetooth communication
- Inverter/charger management
- System configuration
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This application allows you to change settings and control available parameters on your Freedom X/XC inverter or inverter/charger. Please note it requires the Freedom X/XC remote control panel with the support of Bluetooth communication. Please read the Freedom X/XC inverter/charger and FX Remote Panel user guides before configuring and operating the Freedom X/XC system. Ensure that your iOS is updated to the latest version.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Altimeter ∞ Elevation GPS at 4.6 against FXC Control's 2.4. Altimeter ∞ Elevation GPS also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 20%) and ratings volume (1K vs 28). FXC Control's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). 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 ∞ Elevation GPS sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. FXC Control asks for nothing beyond the download.
Altimeter ∞ Elevation GPS holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Altimeter ∞ Elevation GPS has 1K ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Altimeter ∞ Elevation GPS's written reviews are positive against 20% of FXC Control's.
Altimeter ∞ Elevation GPS ships an update every 3 weeks, FXC Control every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Altimeter ∞ Elevation GPS | FXC Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (1K ratings) — better | 2.4 (28 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1K — better | 28 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fawkes Wei | Xantrex Canada ULC |
Customer experience
Altimeter ∞ Elevation GPS
FXC Control
In-app purchases
Altimeter ∞ Elevation GPS
- Monthly$1.991 Month
- Yearly$7.991 Year
- Lifetime$7.99
FXC Control
No in-app purchases
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