Altimeter+ vs Altimeter & Precision
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
Altimeter & Precision
This app provides accurate altitude and GPS coordinates, trusted by thousands for over 7 years. It prioritizes user privacy with no data collection or sharing. Customize your experience with various background colors.
- Accuracy Display
- No Annoying Ads
- No data collected or shared
- 16 Background Colors
- Altitude Measurement
- GPS Coordinates
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Thousands of users have trusted our altimeter for 7 years. This application is made in Montreal. No data collected or shared. For the price of a coffee, support us! Thank you very much!! Key Features: - Accuracy Display - No Annoying Ads - No data collected or shared - 16 Background Colors Please note: Walls, vehicle roofs, tall buildings and other obstructions can block line of sight to GPS satellites. To improve the accuracy, make sure that you maintain a clear view of the horizon in several directions. GPS accuracy varies depending on the number of visible GPS satellites. Locating all visible satellites can take several minutes, with accuracy gradually increasing over time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Altimeter & Precision at 4.8 against Altimeter+'s 4.5. Altimeter & Precision also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 75%) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). Altimeter+'s advantage is chart position (#27 vs #131). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Altimeter & Precision $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Altimeter & Precision holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 700 and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Altimeter+'s written reviews are positive against 92% of Altimeter & Precision's.
Altimeter+ ships an update every 2 months, Altimeter & Precision monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Altimeter+ | Altimeter & Precision |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (700 ratings) | 4.8 (1.4K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 74.9% of reviews | 92.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 700 | 1.4K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #27 — better | #131 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.1 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sichtwerk AG | Studio Nano Ship, Inc. |
Customer experience
Altimeter+
Altimeter & Precision
User reviews
Altimeter+
From 700 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Accurate and reliable
- 🗺️ Useful map and GPS features
- 💡 Helpful for hiking, flying, and various activities
- 🔍 Precise altitude readings
- 🔨 Simple and easy to use
Room to improve
- 🐛 Calibration issues on Apple Watch
- 🔋 High battery consumption on Apple Watch
- 🌞 Difficult to read in bright sunlight
- 🤖 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
Altimeter & Precision
From 1.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔍 Accurate altitude readings
- 🗺️ Useful map integration
- 🔋 Reliable performance
- 💻 Works well on multiple devices
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inconsistent altitude readings
- 🔒 Lack of customization options
- 🤖 Issues with GPS/location tracking
- 💰 Paid features not worth the cost
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
Altimeter & Precision
Reported bugs
2 issues- App crashes when switching to map view
- Altitude readings not updating correctly
Requested features
4 requests- Add iPad support
- Provide more detailed location information
- Include weather data integration
- Improve map functionality
In-app purchases
Altimeter+
No in-app purchases
Altimeter & Precision
No in-app purchases
Questions
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