# Altimeter+ vs Altimeter

The clearest difference is price: Altimeter at Free against Altimeter+'s $1.99. Altimeter+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On rating and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Altimeter is free to download; Altimeter+ costs $1.99 up front. Altimeter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Altimeter+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Altimeter+ against 4.6 for Altimeter. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 700 and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Altimeter+'s written reviews are positive against 56% of Altimeter's.

Altimeter+ ships an update every 2 months, Altimeter every 7 months. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Altimeter+ | Altimeter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (700 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altimeter-plus/id417204570/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altimeter-elevation-compass/id1227302521/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 700 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **79.6% of reviews** | 55.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#21** | — |
| Size | 45 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.1** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sichtwerk AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/410851296) | [Furkan Ozoglu](https://appshunter.io/developer/906666201) |

## What reviewers say

### Altimeter+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altimeter-plus/id417204570)

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

This app measures your current altitude using GPS, ASTER data, or your device's barometer. It offers an integrated map with peak data, a compass, and distance grids, functioning even without active GPS.

**Highlights:** GPS, ASTER, and barometer altitude measurement, Average altitude calculation, Integral map with peak indicator, Compass and distance grid, Apple Watch support, Works without active GPS

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate and reliable
- 🗺️ Useful map and GPS features
- 💡 Helpful for hiking, flying, and various activities
- 🔍 Precise altitude readings
- 🔨 Simple and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Calibration issues on Apple Watch
- 🔋 High battery consumption on Apple Watch
- 🌞 Difficult to read in bright sunlight
- 🤖 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to calibrate or access settings
- Altimeter readings are inaccurate or inconsistent
- App not working on certain devices or iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add option to display altitude in feet or meters
- Implement automatic calibration using GPS
- Add complication support for Apple Watch
- Provide above ground level (AGL) altitude reading


### Altimeter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altimeter-elevation-compass/id1227302521)

Instantly discover your location, altitude, direction, and atmospheric pressure on a map. Track your elevation changes while moving and share photos with embedded location and altitude data. Access information on your Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Real-time altitude and elevation tracking, GPS location, coordinates, and address, Atmospheric pressure monitoring, Detailed compass with direction tracking, Photo sharing with embedded location data, Apple Watch integration

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Altimeter Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Altimeter Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Super splitter
- 👍 Simple app, that delivers
- 👍 Interesting when bushwalking
- 👍 Consistent and reliable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Can't even navigate with this spam filled app
- 🔍 Far too many ads and requests to review before getting to use the app
- 🔍 I can't even start using this before an ad pops up and I can't close it
- 🔍 Too noisy with continuous adds
- 🔍 Loud and obnoxious

**Reported bugs**

- Accuracy is not very good
- Not stable, altitude figure is constantly adjusting
- Only shows metric on Apple Watch

**Requested features**

- Show compass on watch
- Better altitude accuracy


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Altimeter+ free?

Altimeter+ costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Altimeter free?

Altimeter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Altimeter+ or Altimeter?

Altimeter is rated higher. Altimeter+ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 700 ratings, while Altimeter averages 4.6 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Altimeter+ or Altimeter have ads?

Altimeter shows ads; Altimeter+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Altimeter+ or Altimeter?

Altimeter+ ships an update every 2 months, and Altimeter every 7 months. Most recently, Altimeter+ was updated on October 14, 2026 and Altimeter on October 14, 2026.

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