Comparison

Altitude Compass vs AlarmTune

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

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About

Altitude Compass

This app provides real-time altitude, pressure, and location data for outdoor activities. It offers customizable compass dials and display themes, with an optional full version for enhanced photo watermarking and personalization.

Highlights
  • Real-time altitude and pressure readings
  • GPS coordinates and nearby addresses
  • Customizable compass dials and themes
  • Home Screen, Lock Screen, and StandBy widgets
  • Watermark camera for photos
  • Photo information preservation
  • Customizable watermark content
Features
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Altitude Compass is a focused, ad-free compass and altimeter for hiking, camping, and travel records. Core compass and altitude features are free, while Full Version adds a watermark camera for iPhone and iPad and more personalization. Free core features • View heading, altitude, barometric pressure, coordinates, and nearby addresses • Switch the altitude source between GPS information and the device altimeter when supported • Check level, speed, sunrise, and sunset information • Choose from multiple compass dials, altitude display themes, light or dark appearance, fonts, and units • View altitude with Home Screen, Lock Screen, and StandBy widgets Full Version Choose Full Version when you want to record outdoor photos or further personalize Altitude Display: • High-quality watermark camera for iPhone and iPad: capture directly with the device camera and apply watermarks to high-resolution camera output rather than a screen or viewfinder capture • Photo information preservation: retain capture time, orientation, location, and other photo information whenever possible for continued recognition and organization in Photos and other apps • Custom watermark content: record altitude, pressure, coordinates, address, direction, time, and notes, with control over each field's visibility and order • HDR watermarked photos: supported iPhones can preserve richer highlight and shadow detail, with an option to save a more widely compatible JPEG instead • Custom background colors for Altitude Display You can try Full Version free for 3 days. The trial does not renew or charge automatically. A one-time in-app purchase permanently unlocks Full Version. There are no subscriptions. Customers who previously purchased the paid app automatically keep Full Version access and do not need to purchase it again. Network and privacy Core features such as heading, sensor altitude, and barometric pressure generally work offline. Nearby addresses, maps, in-app purchases, and purchase restoration require a network connection. The app contains no ads and does not collect personal data. Permissions • Location: GPS altitude, coordinates, speed, sunrise and sunset, maps, and addresses • Motion & Fitness: pressure and altimeter readings on supported devices • Camera and Photos: only when capturing and saving watermarked photos. Photo access is add-only; the app does not read your photo library. Device capabilities and readings may vary with hardware, system version, environment, and location signal. HDR watermarked photos require iPhone 12 or later with iOS 17 or later. The watermark camera is available on camera-equipped iPhones and iPads, with HDR features offered according to device capabilities.

About

AlarmTune

Features
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Wake up on your terms with AlarmTune -- the alarm clock with independent volume control for every alarm, plus reliable alarm delivery even in silent mode. Most alarm apps tie your alarm volume to your system ringer volume. If you turned down your music before bed, your morning alarm might not wake you up. AlarmTune solves this with independent volume per alarm and a three-layer reliability system that works when it matters most. KEY FEATURES Independent Volume Control Set a unique volume level for each alarm. Your 6 AM wake-up can blast at maximum while your noon reminder plays at a whisper. Three-Layer Silent Mode Reliability Alarms fire reliably even when your phone is on silent mode or the screen is locked: 1. Background Audio Keeper -- pre-schedules audio for background playback 2. System Volume Boost -- raises system volume when alarm fires, restores on stop 3. Critical Notification Fallback -- plays even if app is force-quit Force-Quit Protection Your chosen alarm sound and volume are pre-rendered on-device. If the app is force-quit or killed in background, the notification still plays your exact sound at your chosen volume -- not a generic system tone. Background Alarm Guard Toggle in Settings to keep alarms protected in the background. Reliability indicators show whether each alarm will ring in silent mode. Volume Presets Five presets: Whisper, Gentle, Moderate, Loud, Maximum. One-tap selection or fine-tune with the slider. Gradual Fade-In Increases alarm volume from a safe minimum to your chosen level over 1-30 seconds. Wake up naturally. Video Backgrounds 8 cinematic videos across 4 categories (Storm, Nature, City, Cozy). Each plays with its own audio. Import custom videos from Photos or Files with format hints and smart error alerts. Video alarms now work reliably even when the app is force-quit. Apple Music Integration Pick any song from your Apple Music library as your alarm sound. Custom Sound Import Import your own audio files from the Files app. Supports MP3, M4A, WAV, AIFF, and CAF. Supported formats are shown in the import screen. If import fails, you get a specific error message. Premium unlocks unlimited imports. AI Sound Generation Create unique alarm sounds with 4 AI styles. Premium unlocks unlimited generation. Sound Shuffle Auto-rotate alarm sounds daily or weekly. No more alarm fatigue. 30+ Alarm Sounds Built-in sounds across 5 categories: Loud, Nature, Gentle, Classic, Fun. Flexible Scheduling One-time or repeating alarms. One-time alarms auto-disable after firing. Snooze Control Custom snooze duration. Snoozed alarms reschedule with background reliability. Alarm Categories Organize by Work, Weekend, Important, Nap, Medication with icons and colors. Audio Fallback Protection If your sound is unavailable, falls back to a default so you never miss an alarm. Vibration Option Enable vibration on any alarm for tactile wake-up. Vibrate works even with sound off for discreet alerts. Accessibility Full VoiceOver support with clearly labeled controls and Dynamic Type for adjustable text sizes. Notification Permission Requests permission on first alarm and guides you to Settings if denied. WHO IS ALARMTUNE FOR? - Heavy sleepers who need the loudest alarm that cannot be muted - Light sleepers who want a gentle, progressive wake-up - Shift workers who need different volumes at different times NO DATA COLLECTION We do not collect, store, or transmit any personal data. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Download AlarmTune today and never worry about your alarm volume again.

Screenshots

Altitude Compass4 screens
AlarmTune4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Altitude Compass at every 5 days against AlarmTune's every 3 weeks. Altitude Compass also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Altitude Compass sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and AlarmTune sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Altitude Compass ships an update every 5 days, AlarmTune every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Altitude Compass versus AlarmTune: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAltitude CompassAlarmTune
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (17 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews95.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB42 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developer锦滔 欧贺 周

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Altitude Compass

One-time2
  • 3-day TrialFree
  • Full Version Unlock$0.99
2 purchases

AlarmTune

Subscriptions2
  • AlarmTune Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • AlarmTune Premium Annual$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Altitude Compass free?
Altitude Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AlarmTune free?
AlarmTune is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Altitude Compass or AlarmTune have ads?
Neither Altitude Compass nor AlarmTune shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Altitude Compass or AlarmTune?
Altitude Compass ships an update every 5 days, and AlarmTune every 3 weeks. Most recently, Altitude Compass was updated on November 7, 2026 and AlarmTune on November 9, 2026.

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