Current Altitude vs AccessRuler
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Current Altitude
Track your current altitude and location with this GPS-powered utility. Save important spots, view coordinates in multiple formats, and easily share your position with others. Ideal for outdoor adventures and travel.
- GPS-powered location tracking
- Save and reference locations
- Multiple GPS format displays
- Share location and altitude
- Accurate altitude readings
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Your perfect companion for hiking, camping, climbing, flying, and everything else. - Powered by your device's GPS - Save your locations for future reference - Display your location in a variety of GPS formats - Share your location & altitude with friends Please make sure your device has a clear view of the sky for the most accurate reading.
AccessRuler
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Disclaimer: This app requires a Leica Distance Laser Meter. In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the R2D2 Center has released the AccessRatings for Buildings MiniTools apps that include AccessRuler, AccessSlope and AccessSound. AccessRuler can be downloaded on iPhones or iPads. AccessRuler is an app that measures distances for accessibility purposes. This tool uses a Leica Disto Meter that connects to an iPad or iPhone via Bluetooth and automatically imports the measurement from the ruler into the app. The app allows users to add comments, save their measurements to a list within the app, and export the measurements through email.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Current Altitude at Free against AccessRuler's $0.99. AccessRuler's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence 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
Current Altitude is free to download; AccessRuler costs $0.99 up front. Current Altitude sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AccessRuler asks for nothing beyond the download.
Current Altitude ships an update every 14 months, AccessRuler every 28 months. The most recent releases landed on November 15, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Current Altitude | AccessRuler |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (19K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 19K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months — better | Every 28 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hearn Apps, LLC | University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee |
Bugs and requests
Current Altitude
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashing or not loading properly
- Elevation readings fluctuating wildly
- Incompatibility with newer devices
Requested features
4 requests- Dark mode option
- Ability to save/export elevation data
- More customization options
- Improved accuracy and precision
AccessRuler
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Current Altitude
- Ad Removal$4.99
AccessRuler
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Current Altitude free?
Is AccessRuler free?
Do Current Altitude or AccessRuler have ads?
Which is updated more often, Current Altitude or AccessRuler?
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