Comparison

Altimeter PRO with Compass 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 PRO with Compass

This app provides real-time altitude, GPS coordinates, and air pressure readings. It includes a built-in compass and map navigation features, ideal for outdoor activities. A watermarking camera function also records location data on photos.

Highlights
  • Real-time altitude measurement
  • Built-in compass
  • Map navigation with coordinates
  • Accurate GPS positioning
  • Watermarking camera for location data
Features
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Altitude PRO is a necessary APP for outdoor travel and reaching people. It has powerful and accurate GPS positioning function. It allows you to get the information of current position, such as altitude, GPS position, air pressure, longitude and latitude coordinates in real time at the fastest speed. It also has built-in compass function. It will be a necessary real-time altitude measuring application for outdoor activities. For example: hiking, walking, skiing, rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking, mountain climbing, weather, compass, camping, outdoor, backpack, flight altitude and so on. 【Characteristic function】 1. Altitude meter: real-time altitude measurement, without network can accurately measure the location of altitude and longitude and latitude; 2. Compass: The built-in compass function allows you to get the direction and latitude information of your location more quickly. 3. Map navigation: support to view the map function, coordinates and elevation information of the current location and display on the map; 4. GPS positioning: GPS real-time positioning, making altitude measurement information faster and more accurate; 5. Watermarking camera: Watermarking photography is supported. The altitude, air pressure, longitude and latitude information of the photograph will be recorded by watermarking. 【Altitude subscription】 You can subscribe for access to the full list of Altitude PRO- with Compass. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. You can try all VIP benefits during the subscription period. Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original "one month" package unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the monthly package Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Links to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy can be found below. Privacy Policy: http://didiapps.com/assets/agreement/altitude_privacypolicy_en.html Terms of Use: http://didiapps.com/assets/agreement/altitude_subscription_en.html

About

Compass

Navigate with precision using this stylish app that shows your direction, altitude, coordinates, and barometric pressure. Explore two distinct visual themes for an immersive experience, ideal for any outdoor or urban journey.

Highlights
  • Accurate direction display
  • Real-time altitude and elevation
  • Latitude/longitude coordinates
  • Barometric pressure readings
  • Movement speed tracking
  • Two visual themes
Read full description

This is a sleek and stylish compass app that accurately displays your current direction, altitude, latitude/longitude coordinates, real-time barometric pressure, movement speed, and geographic location. Featuring two meticulously designed visual themes—"Classic" and "Sunset"—each with premium color schemes for an immersive experience, it’s the perfect companion for outdoor adventures and urban navigation.

Screenshots

Altimeter PRO with Compass3 screens
Compass3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Compass at 68% against Altimeter PRO with Compass's 0%. Compass also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). Altimeter PRO with Compass's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 PRO with Compass sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Compass sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Compass holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass has 26 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Altimeter PRO with Compass's written reviews are positive against 68% of Compass's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Altimeter PRO with Compass ships an update every 5 months, Compass every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Altimeter PRO with Compass versus Compass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAltimeter PRO with CompassCompass
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (3 ratings)4.6 (26 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews68.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings326 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer健 王伟 雷

Customer experience

Altimeter PRO with Compass

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative80.0%

Compass

All ratings25 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive68.4%
Neutral7.9%
Negative23.7%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Altimeter PRO with Compass

Subscriptions1
  • Altitude Monthly Member3 Days trial$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • VIP: Remove Ads Service$2.99
2 purchases

Compass

One-time2
  • life member$0.99
  • VIP$0.99

Questions

Is Altimeter PRO with Compass free?
Altimeter PRO with Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Compass free?
Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Altimeter PRO with Compass or Compass?
Compass is rated higher. Altimeter PRO with Compass averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Compass averages 4.6 from 26 ratings.
Do Altimeter PRO with Compass or Compass have ads?
Both Altimeter PRO with Compass and Compass show ads.
Which is updated more often, Altimeter PRO with Compass or Compass?
Altimeter PRO with Compass ships an update every 5 months, and Compass every 2 weeks. Most recently, Altimeter PRO with Compass was updated on November 2, 2026 and Compass on November 3, 2026.

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