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 elevation tracking for your current location. It's ideal for outdoor activities, travel, or simply satisfying your curiosity about altitude. The app is designed for simplicity and accuracy, working offline with minimal battery consumption.
- Current altitude display
- GPS accuracy indicator
- Clean, easy-to-read interface
- Offline functionality
- Minimal battery usage
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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 update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). 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 984 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 11 days, FXC Control every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Altimeter ∞ Elevation GPS | FXC Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (984 ratings) — better | 2.4 (28 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 984 — better | 28 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — 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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