# Altimeter X vs GPS Live Navigation

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Altimeter X at 84% against GPS Live Navigation's 27%. Altimeter X also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). GPS Live Navigation's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (3.7 vs 2.5). On device support there is nothing between them.

GPS Live Navigation is free to download; Altimeter X costs $0.99 up front. GPS Live Navigation sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Altimeter X asks for nothing beyond the download.

GPS Live Navigation holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Live Navigation has 168 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 84% of Altimeter X's written reviews are positive against 27% of GPS Live Navigation's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Altimeter X ships an update every 28 months, GPS Live Navigation every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Altimeter X | GPS Live Navigation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altimeter-x/id414640034/reviews) | **[3.7 (168 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-live-navigation/id1608794719/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **168** |
| Positive reviews | **83.6% of reviews** | 27.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 28 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#191** | — |
| Size | 1 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LiveWorlds](https://appshunter.io/developer/414640037) | [Gautam Kakadiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550511579) |

## What reviewers say

### Altimeter X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altimeter-x/id414640034)

**Currently charting:** #191 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

This app provides altitude readings using GPS, your device's barometer, or an elevation database. It offers different methods for accuracy and tracking changes, with options for calibration and offline use.

**Highlights:** GPS altitude estimation, Barometric altitude tracking, Elevation database lookup, Weather data calibration, GPS altitude calibration, Offline elevation data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### GPS Live Navigation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-live-navigation/id1608794719)

Navigate to any destination worldwide with real-time maps, voice guidance, and traffic alerts. Explore nearby places, view street and satellite imagery, and track your travel history. Features a digital compass for precise directions.

**Highlights:** Voice Navigation, Live Maps, Traffic Alerts, Street View, Nearby Places, Travel History, Digital Compass

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Access | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Access | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🗺️ Useful for navigation and route planning
- 📍 GPS tracking functionality works
- 👍 Good map quality for some users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- 🐛 App frequently crashes or freezes
- ❌ Search functionality doesn't work properly
- 🗺️ Outdated or inaccurate map data
- ⚙️ Difficult to find settings and customize features

**Reported bugs**

- White screen when searching for locations
- App redirects to App Store instead of functioning
- Incorrect location display (showing wrong country/language)
- Search returns 'no results' for valid locations
- Address labels are misspelled or incorrect

**Requested features**

- Option to disable or remove advertisements
- Settings menu for unit conversion (kilometers to miles)
- Speed display and overspeed warnings
- Alternative route suggestions
- 3D and live view modes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Altimeter X free?

Altimeter X costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is GPS Live Navigation free?

GPS Live Navigation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Altimeter X or GPS Live Navigation?

GPS Live Navigation is rated higher. Altimeter X averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while GPS Live Navigation averages 3.7 from 168 ratings.

### Do Altimeter X or GPS Live Navigation have ads?

GPS Live Navigation shows ads; Altimeter X does not.

### Which is updated more often, Altimeter X or GPS Live Navigation?

Altimeter X ships an update every 28 months, and GPS Live Navigation every 8 days. Most recently, Altimeter X was updated on November 6, 2026 and GPS Live Navigation on November 3, 2026.

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