Altimeter+ vs LSA GPS
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
LSA GPS
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GPS Tracking is a mobile application to manage GPS tracking devices. It requires a Traccar server instance to work. Features * Live Tracking * Custom Info Windows * Playback * Report * Push Notification
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: LSA GPS at Free against Altimeter+'s $1.99. LSA GPS also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Altimeter+'s advantage is chart position (#29 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (11.1 vs 15.6). 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
LSA GPS is free to download; Altimeter+ costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Altimeter+ ships an update every 2 months, LSA GPS monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Altimeter+ | LSA GPS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (700 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 79.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 700 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #29 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sichtwerk AG | Tamilarasan Kannan |
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
LSA GPS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Altimeter+
No in-app purchases
LSA GPS
No in-app purchases
