Comparison

Elevation For Real vs GPS Elevation

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

Head to head
About

Elevation For Real

This app provides real-time elevation data using your device's GPS and a built-in geoid model. It also displays ground elevation from various web services and includes a pressure altimeter for relative altitude measurements. Features include a live map, accuracy estimates, and one-touch screenshots.

Highlights
  • Real-time GPS elevation
  • Ground elevation from web services
  • Pressure altimeter
  • Live map with location
  • Accuracy estimates
  • One-touch screenshots
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Get real-time elevation from your iOS device's GPS receiver and built-in geoid model. Also displayed is ground elevation from the USGS Elevation Web Service in the U.S. and Canada, and from the Google Maps Elevation API elsewhere. Here are some more features: - Real-time map which displays your location - Estimated vertical and horizontal accuracy - Spot elevation data displayed by tapping map - English or metric units based on your region setting - Start/Stop button - One touch screenshots - NO Third-Party Ads! - Pressure altimeter. Measure relative altitudes or calibrate to an elevation benchmark. Use indoors or out. Even works in Airplane Mode! Note: your iOS device must be equipped with a barometer to access pressure altimeter functionality. The iPhone 6 and later and the iPad Air 2 and later have barometers. Download Elevation For Real today! Notes: 1) homedatasheet.com, Inc. is not affiliated with USGS. USGS Elevation Web Service is available to the general public online, at no cost. 2) ***The initial view of this app requires a GPS signal to work properly. A clear view of the sky is needed for GPS reception, and it may take several seconds to get a position fix. Elevation for Real will run on devices not equipped with a GPS receiver and GPS-equipped devices that are not receiving a GPS signal, but any resulting elevation readings will just be the approximate ground elevation at your location, even if you are several stories up in a tall building. 3) ***Any elevation measurements with personal safety or financial implications should be performed by professionals with professional GPS equipment. Elevation for Real is not intended to determine flood hazard. Consult a licensed professional in your jurisdiction, such as a surveyor or engineer, when dealing with flood risk.

About

GPS Elevation

This navigation app provides hikers and explorers with precise altitude, GPS coordinates, and barometric pressure data. It also calculates water boiling points based on elevation, enhancing outdoor safety and preparedness.

Highlights
  • Precise altitude data
  • GPS coordinates
  • Barometric pressure readings
  • Water boiling point calculations
  • Multiple unit options
Features
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Discover the ultimate companion for your outdoor adventures - GPS Altitude! Designed for hikers, explorers, and nature lovers, this app equips you with essential information to keep you safe and informed during your outdoor excursions. Key features: - Precise altitude data with continuous updates in meters (m) or feet (ft) - GPS coordinates for easy navigation in decimal degrees (DD), degrees and decimal minutes (DM), or degrees, minutes, and seconds (DMS) format - Barometric pressure in multiple units, including inches of mercury (inHg), millibars (mb), hectopascals (hPa), pounds per square inch (psi), atmospheres (atm), and kilopascals (kPa) to stay weather-aware - Water boiling point calculations based on elevation in degrees Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F) Enhance your hiking experience with Altitude's easy-to-use interface, providing crucial insights for every adventure. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/webaspps998/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Elevation For Real2 screens
GPS Elevation4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GPS Elevation at 4.5 against Elevation For Real's 3.3. GPS Elevation also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Elevation For Real sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and GPS Elevation sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GPS Elevation holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Elevation For Real's written reviews are positive against 100% of GPS Elevation's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Elevation For Real ships an update every 7 months, GPS Elevation monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Elevation For Real versus GPS Elevation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElevation For RealGPS Elevation
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (4 ratings)4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerhomedatasheet.com, Inc.Yaroslav Babenko

Customer experience

Elevation For Real

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive86.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.6%

GPS Elevation

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Elevation For Real

One-time1
  • Pressure Altimeter$0.99
6 purchases

GPS Elevation

Subscriptions2
  • GPS Altitude Pro$4.991 Month
  • GPS Altitude Pro$29.991 Year
One-time4
  • GPS Altitude Pro$2.49
  • GPS Altitude$4.99
  • GPS Altitude$9.99
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  • GPS Altitude Pro$49.99

Questions

Is Elevation For Real free?
Elevation For Real is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GPS Elevation free?
GPS Elevation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Elevation For Real or GPS Elevation?
GPS Elevation is rated higher. Elevation For Real averages 3.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while GPS Elevation averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Elevation For Real or GPS Elevation have ads?
Neither Elevation For Real nor GPS Elevation shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Elevation For Real or GPS Elevation?
Elevation For Real ships an update every 7 months, and GPS Elevation monthly. Most recently, Elevation For Real was updated on September 29, 2026 and GPS Elevation on September 28, 2026.

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