# Altimeter X vs Altitude & Elevation

The clearest difference is price: Altitude & Elevation at Free against Altimeter X's $0.99. Altitude & Elevation also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.5) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 28 months). Altimeter X's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

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

Altitude & Elevation holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Altitude & Elevation has 43K 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 57% of Altitude & Elevation'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, Altitude & Elevation every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Altimeter X | Altitude & Elevation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altimeter-x/id414640034/reviews) | **[4.6 (43K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altitude-and-elevation/id486556174/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **43K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.6% of reviews** | 56.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 28 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LiveWorlds](https://appshunter.io/developer/414640037) | [BranchenKing Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/478241972) |

## What reviewers say

### Altimeter X

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

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


### Altitude & Elevation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altitude-and-elevation/id486556174)

Track your current elevation and altitude with GPS accuracy on visually appealing landscape backgrounds. Utilize the built-in barometer to monitor pressure-based altitude changes and a compass for orientation. Share your journey with customizable screenshots.

**Highlights:** GPS altitude and elevation tracking, Barometer for pressure-based altitude changes, Real-time compass orientation, Topographical map elevation data, Shareable screenshots with backgrounds, View in feet or meters, Built-in flashlight

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Travel Altimeter Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Remove advertisements | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate altitude readings
- 💡 Useful for travel and outdoor activities
- 🔍 Provides GPS coordinates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent altitude readings
- 🔧 Compass functionality issues
- 📢 Intrusive ads
- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific location's elevation

**Reported bugs**

- Altitude reading fluctuates even when stationary
- Compass direction not accurate
- App crashes or freezes on some devices

**Requested features**

- Option to lock screen and keep display on
- Ability to save and share location data
- Integration with mapping apps
- Barometric pressure display


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Altimeter X free?

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

### Is Altitude & Elevation free?

Altitude & Elevation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Altimeter X or Altitude & Elevation?

Altitude & Elevation is rated higher. Altimeter X averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Altitude & Elevation averages 4.6 from 43K ratings.

### Do Altimeter X or Altitude & Elevation have ads?

Altitude & Elevation shows ads; Altimeter X does not.

### Which is updated more often, Altimeter X or Altitude & Elevation?

Altimeter X ships an update every 28 months, and Altitude & Elevation every 2 weeks. Most recently, Altimeter X was updated on November 6, 2026 and Altitude & Elevation on November 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*