Comparison

RIDGID Level vs Altimeter ∞ Elevation GPS

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

Head to head
About

RIDGID Level

This utility app uses your phone's sensors to provide precise leveling and plumb measurements. It features three vials for plumb, level, and 45° angles, with an option to overlay readings on your camera view. Calibration is available to ensure accuracy.

Highlights
  • Plumb, level, and 45° miter vials
  • Real-time measurement display
  • Camera overlay for leveling information
  • Vertical and horizontal vial calibration
  • Sensor-based accuracy
Features
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RIDGID Level features three vials for plumb, level and 45° miter. The display shows the exact measurements currently being reported by the sensors and it supports overlaying leveling information on top of the camera. The application also allows you to calibrate both the vertical and horizontal vials for phones with buttons on the side or cameras on the rear which can interfere with your readings.

About

Altimeter ∞ Elevation GPS

This app provides real-time GPS elevation tracking for your current location. It's ideal for outdoor activities, travel, or simply satisfying your curiosity about altitude. The app is designed for simplicity and accuracy, working offline with minimal battery consumption.

Highlights
  • Current altitude display
  • GPS accuracy indicator
  • Clean, easy-to-read interface
  • Offline functionality
  • Minimal battery usage
Features
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Know your exact elevation, anywhere. Altimeter ∞ shows your real-time GPS altitude in feet or meters with a live accuracy indicator — no signup, no clutter. Built for hikers, climbers, skiers, cyclists, drone pilots, paragliders, and travelers who need a fast, dependable altitude reader. Features: • Live GPS altitude in meters or feet • One-tap unit toggle • GPS accuracy display • Works offline once located • Minimal battery use • Clean, glanceable interface Optional Premium removes ads with a monthly or lifetime in-app purchase. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/alti-meter/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

RIDGID Level4 screens
Altimeter ∞ Elevation GPS3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Altimeter ∞ Elevation GPS at 4.6 against RIDGID Level's 3.9. Altimeter ∞ Elevation GPS also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (984 vs 40). RIDGID Level's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Altimeter ∞ Elevation GPS sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. RIDGID Level asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Altimeter ∞ Elevation GPS holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Altimeter ∞ Elevation GPS has 984 ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of RIDGID Level's written reviews are positive against 50% of Altimeter ∞ Elevation GPS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RIDGID Level ships an update every 13 months, Altimeter ∞ Elevation GPS every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
RIDGID Level versus Altimeter ∞ Elevation GPS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRIDGID LevelAltimeter ∞ Elevation GPS
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (40 ratings)4.6 (984 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.5% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings40984 — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRIDGID Software SolutionsFawkes Wei

Customer experience

RIDGID Level

All ratings40 ratings
Positive67.5%
Neutral10.0%
Negative22.5%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive43.5%
Neutral15.2%
Negative41.3%

Altimeter ∞ Elevation GPS

All ratings984 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral4.4%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

RIDGID Level

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Altimeter ∞ Elevation GPS

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$7.99

Questions

Is RIDGID Level free?
RIDGID Level is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Altimeter ∞ Elevation GPS free?
Altimeter ∞ Elevation GPS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RIDGID Level or Altimeter ∞ Elevation GPS?
Altimeter ∞ Elevation GPS is rated higher. RIDGID Level averages 3.9 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Altimeter ∞ Elevation GPS averages 4.6 from 984 ratings.
Do RIDGID Level or Altimeter ∞ Elevation GPS have ads?
Altimeter ∞ Elevation GPS shows ads; RIDGID Level does not.
Which is updated more often, RIDGID Level or Altimeter ∞ Elevation GPS?
RIDGID Level ships an update every 13 months, and Altimeter ∞ Elevation GPS every 11 days. Most recently, RIDGID Level was updated on October 2, 2026 and Altimeter ∞ Elevation GPS on October 1, 2026.

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