AltosUI vs Loko
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AltosUI
This app provides live rocket flight tracking and telemetry data for Altus Metrum rocket flight computers. It connects via Bluetooth LE and offers four tabs for flight monitoring, including voice guidance and offline map capabilities. Users can also generate detailed flight reports and share flight data.
- Live telemetry data
- Voice guidance during flight
- Offline maps
- Flight reports with PDF export
- Multi-tracker support
- Bearing and distance relative to user
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AltosUI is the iOS ground station for Altus Metrum rocket flight computers. Connect to TeleBT v4.0 via Bluetooth LE for live telemetry on four tabs: Pad, Flight, Recover, and Map. At parity with AltosDroid — same data, same math. Supports TeleMega v1–v7, TeleMetrum v1–v4, TeleMini v2–v3, TeleGPS v1–v4. • Voice guidance during flight and recovery — hands-free • Offline maps — download before you go, no cell needed • .telem files in the Files app with Quick Look previews • Share flights via iCloud Drive, AirDrop, or email • Multi-tracker — several rockets from one ground station • Bearing and distance relative to you, not the pad Experimental features: • Flight Report — altitude chart, phase timeline, descent rates, motor analysis, advisories. Export as PDF. • Recovery Map — walking view with direction guidance • AR HUD — camera overlay tracking your rocket's position
Loko
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The Loko app is designed to enhance your experience with the Loko GPS tracker devices. With a simple and intuitive interface, you can effortlessly monitor the location of your loko devices, ensuring peace in mind and security. Stay informed about battery life and distance from the operator, all displayed on a user-friendly map. Download the Loko app now, and take control of your tracking needs!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Loko at Free against AltosUI's $19.99. Loko also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). AltosUI's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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
Loko is free to download; AltosUI costs $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
AltosUI ships an update every 5 months, Loko every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AltosUI | Loko |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 99 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Iron Sheep Productions, LLC | noliLab OU |
In-app purchases
AltosUI
No in-app purchases
Loko
No in-app purchases
