Comparison

Altimeter ∞ Elevation GPS vs Compass+

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Altimeter ∞ Elevation GPS

This app provides real-time GPS altitude readings in your preferred units, displaying live accuracy without requiring signup. It's designed for outdoor enthusiasts and travelers needing a quick, reliable elevation tool that works offline once a location is found and uses minimal battery.

Highlights
  • Live GPS altitude
  • Feet or meters units
  • Live accuracy indicator
  • Offline functionality
  • Minimal battery usage
  • Clean interface
Features
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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/

About

Compass+

This free digital tool replicates a traditional magnetic compass, offering a simple interface to display cardinal directions and intermediate points. It helps users determine their current orientation for various everyday and outdoor activities.

Highlights
  • Real-time directional display
  • User-friendly interface
  • Calibration for accuracy
  • Free to use
  • Aids outdoor enthusiasts
Features
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Compass is a FREE digital tool designed for smartphones that replicates the functionality of a traditional magnetic compass. This app provides users with a simple and intuitive interface displaying the cardinal directions (north, south, east, west) and intermediate points. Users can utilise the compass to determine their current orientation. Key features of the free Compass app may include: 1) Real-time Directional Display: The app provides a real-time indication of the direction the device is pointing, allowing users to align themselves with the cardinal points. 2) User-Friendly Interface: The application has a user-friendly design, often resembling a physical compass, with clear markings for easy interpretation. 3) Calibration: Users may have the option to calibrate the compass, ensuring accurate readings by compensating for potential magnetic interference. 4) Its FREE and always will be FREE. Ps: The Compass app serves various purposes, from aiding outdoor enthusiasts and hikers to providing a handy navigation tool for everyday use. It's a practical and convenient solution for individuals who need a quick reference for direction in their daily activities. So go on, download it for free.

Screenshots

Altimeter ∞ Elevation GPS3 screens
Compass+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Compass+ at 100% against Altimeter ∞ Elevation GPS's 54%. Compass+ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). Altimeter ∞ Elevation GPS's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Altimeter ∞ Elevation GPS sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Compass+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Compass+ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Altimeter ∞ Elevation GPS has 1K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Altimeter ∞ Elevation GPS's written reviews are positive against 100% of Compass+'s.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Altimeter ∞ Elevation GPS versus Compass+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAltimeter ∞ Elevation GPSCompass+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1K ratings)4.8 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1K — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB27 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFawkes WeiZMC TECH LLP

Customer experience

Altimeter ∞ Elevation GPS

All ratings1,009 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral4.3%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive53.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative46.2%

Compass+

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Altimeter ∞ Elevation GPS

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$7.99
None

Compass+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Altimeter ∞ Elevation GPS free?
Altimeter ∞ Elevation GPS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Compass+ free?
Compass+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Altimeter ∞ Elevation GPS or Compass+?
Compass+ is rated higher. Altimeter ∞ Elevation GPS averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Compass+ averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.
Do Altimeter ∞ Elevation GPS or Compass+ have ads?
Altimeter ∞ Elevation GPS shows ads; Compass+ does not.

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