Altimeter+ vs Speedometer Focus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Altimeter+
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.
- 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
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The Altimeter+ altimeter calculates the altitude of your current location via a GPS, Aster or barometer measurement (for iPhone 6 and later). In addition to this, the app also provides an average calculation of GPS and ASTER altitude data as well as an integral map which shows peaks, a compass and a distance grid. Features: - Apple Watch support! - Barometer altitude measurement (iPhone 6 and later) - Altimeter with GPS or ASTER measurement - GPS/ASTER average calculation - Unit of measurement - imperial or metric - Integral map with Apple maps and peak indicator, compass and distance grid - Also functions without active GPS Peak data from peakhunter.com
Speedometer Focus
This app displays your current speed using your device's GPS with large, clear numbers and no distractions. It offers customizable units and supports light and dark modes. The app prioritizes user privacy and contains no ads or in-app purchases.
- Large, clear speed display
- No on-screen distractions
- Customizable units (km/h, mph, knots)
- Light and Dark mode
- Privacy-focused, no data collection
- Ad-free and no in-app purchases
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Just your speed. Nothing else. Speedometer Focus is a simple speedometer for iPhone. It uses your device's GPS to show your current speed in large, clear numbers - with no maps, dashboards, or unnecessary distractions. Choose between: • km/h • mph • knots • Optional decimal point • Light or Dark appearance No ads. No subscriptions. No in-app purchases. No accounts. Your privacy matters: Speedometer Focus does not collect or store any personal information. Please note that GPS requires a reasonably clear view of the sky. The app may not work reliably indoors, in tunnels, or where GPS reception is obstructed.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Altimeter+ at every 2 months against Speedometer Focus's every 38 months. Altimeter+ also leads on chart position (#31 vs #182) and price ($1.99 vs $2.99). Speedometer Focus's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 80%). On ads, in-app purchases 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
Altimeter+ costs $1.99 and Speedometer Focus $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Altimeter+ ships an update every 2 months, Speedometer Focus every 38 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Altimeter+ | Speedometer Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.5 (700 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 79.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 700 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 38 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #31 — better | #182 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.1 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sichtwerk AG | Anton Meier |
Customer experience
Altimeter+
Speedometer Focus
Bugs and requests
Altimeter+
Reported bugs
3 issues- 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
4 requests- 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
Speedometer Focus
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Altimeter+
No in-app purchases
Speedometer Focus
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Altimeter+ free?
Is Speedometer Focus free?
Do Altimeter+ or Speedometer Focus have ads?
Which is updated more often, Altimeter+ or Speedometer Focus?
Which is more popular, Altimeter+ or Speedometer Focus?
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