Comparison

Altimeter+ vs Density Altitude +

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

Density Altitude +

This app calculates density altitude and other atmospheric data using location, GPS, and onboard sensors. It's accurate even without a cellular connection and useful for pilots, racers, and sports enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Density Altitude calculation
  • Relative Air Density (RAD)
  • Altimeter setting
  • Humidity calculations
  • GPS and barometer integration
  • Location search
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Instant and location accurate Density Altitude calculator/instrument app for iPhone and iPad that also finds relative air density (RAD), altimeter setting, relative humidity, specific humidity (grains/lb) and more. Super useful for pilots, especially in the backcountry. Many other uses for engine tuning, racing, sports, etc. * Seamlessly integrates weather data, GPS and your phone's onboard barometer to quickly and accurately calculate your density altitude, altimeter setting, relative air density, and more. * Takes humidity into account in all calculations, making it more accurate than the typical dry bulb approximation formula used by AWOS/ASOS, etc. * Works anywhere. Great without cellular connection as well, which makes it all the more useful in the backcountry and far away from ASOS/AWOS stations. * Location Search: Find atmospheric data (Density Altitude, etc.) at any point on Earth, from anywhere! Data Sensed and Calculated (all calculated with humidity): * Density Altitude * GPS Altitude * Temperature * Altimeter Setting * Absolute Pressure * Dew Point * Relative Humidity * Specific Humidity (grains/pound) * Air Density * Relative Air Density (RAD) * Dyno Correction The quickest way to get your Density Altitude! On the iPhone 6/6+ and newer iPads, it will use the built-in barometer and GPS. If you're in cell range, you don't need to supply any data. If you're out of cell range, all you need to supply is the outside air temperature. Designed not to need an internet connection, so it will work anytime and anywhere you need it. Great tool for pilots, drag racers, engine tuners, golfers, or anyone who needs to conveniently find their Density Altitude, Altimeter Setting, Relative Aid Density (RAD), Specific Humidity or Absolute Pressure. No ads or in-app purchases. We love feedback! Email us at densityaltitude@rateofclimb.com Disclaimer: Density Altitude+ uses available third party weather and elevation data to calculate atmospheric measurements, but Rate Of Climb does not guarantee that the original sources (including the National Weather Service, FAA and others) have provided data that is accurate, complete, timely, or properly formatted. Users should always contact official sources for the most accurate and timely updates. The service is not intended for use in situations in which the failure of the service could lead to death, personal injury, or severe physical or environmental damage. Your use of this application is at your sole risk.

Screenshots

Altimeter+4 screens
Density Altitude +4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Density Altitude + at 4.8 against Altimeter+'s 4.5. Density Altitude + also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 75%). Altimeter+'s advantage is price ($1.99 vs $3.99) and chart position (#20 vs #140). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Altimeter+ costs $1.99 and Density Altitude + $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Density Altitude + holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 700 and 1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Altimeter+'s written reviews are positive against 88% of Density Altitude +'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Altimeter+ ships an update every 2 months, Density Altitude + every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Altimeter+ versus Density Altitude +: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAltimeter+Density Altitude +
Price$1.99 — better$3.99
Rating4.5 (700 ratings)4.8 (1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.9% of reviews87.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7001K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#20 — better#140
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.1 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSichtwerk AGRate Of Climb Industries

Customer experience

Altimeter+

All ratings700 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral4.3%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews247 reviews
Positive74.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative17.4%

Density Altitude +

All ratings1,028 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral1.6%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.3%

User reviews

Altimeter+

From 700 App Store ratings

What 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

Density Altitude +

From 1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great app for simplicity and ease of use
  • 🔒 No data collected from the app
  • 👍 Accurate and consistent
  • 👍 Excellent for car racing
  • 👍 Provides increased satellite accuracy

Room to improve

  • 🐛 GPS elevation doesn't always update reliably
  • 🔧 Can't manually change location

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

Density Altitude +

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • GPS elevation doesn't always update reliably
  • No way to set altitude

Requested features

4 requests
  • Apple Watch Widget
  • Barometric pressure
  • Relative humidity for current location
  • Ability to manually enter values

In-app purchases

None

Altimeter+

No in-app purchases

None

Density Altitude +

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Altimeter+ free?
Altimeter+ costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Density Altitude + free?
Density Altitude + costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Altimeter+ or Density Altitude +?
Density Altitude + is rated higher. Altimeter+ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 700 ratings, while Density Altitude + averages 4.8 from 1K ratings.
Do Altimeter+ or Density Altitude + have ads?
Neither Altimeter+ nor Density Altitude + shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Altimeter+ or Density Altitude +?
Altimeter+ ships an update every 2 months, and Density Altitude + every 4 months. Most recently, Altimeter+ was updated on September 23, 2026 and Density Altitude + on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, Altimeter+ or Density Altitude +?
Altimeter+ currently peaks at #20 in the App Store charts, and Density Altitude + at #140. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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