Comparison

Altimeter ∞ Elevation GPS vs NUS FreeRoom

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 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.

Highlights
  • Live GPS altitude
  • Unit toggle (feet/meters)
  • GPS accuracy display
  • 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

NUS FreeRoom

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Finding a place to study on campus shouldn't feel like a treasure hunt. NUS FreeRoom shows you every available room across NUS in real time, so you can stop wandering and start doing. Whether you need a quiet spot between classes or a last-minute place to cram before an exam, NUS FreeRoom tells you exactly what's free, how long it's available, and how far away it is. Features * Real-time room availability across NUS * Search and filter by building or room code * See the full day's timetable for any room at a glance * Save your favourite rooms for quick access * Get directions straight to Apple Maps * Available on Apple Watch, check your favourites right from your wrist

Screenshots

Altimeter ∞ Elevation GPS3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NUS FreeRoom at none against Altimeter ∞ Elevation GPS's 3. Altimeter ∞ Elevation GPS's advantage is device support and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price 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. NUS FreeRoom asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Altimeter ∞ Elevation GPS versus NUS FreeRoom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAltimeter ∞ Elevation GPSNUS FreeRoom
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYes—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — better—
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFawkes WeiDon Chia

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Altimeter ∞ Elevation GPS

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

NUS FreeRoom

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Altimeter ∞ Elevation GPS free?
Altimeter ∞ Elevation GPS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NUS FreeRoom free?
NUS FreeRoom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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