# My Altitude vs Altitude & Elevation

The clearest difference is update cadence: Altitude & Elevation at every 2 weeks against My Altitude's every 2 months. Altitude & Elevation also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). My Altitude's advantage is chart position (#171 vs unranked) and review sentiment (66% vs 57%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My Altitude sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year and Altitude & Elevation sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for My Altitude against 4.6 for Altitude & Elevation. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27K and 43K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of My Altitude's written reviews are positive against 57% of Altitude & Elevation's.

My Altitude ships an update every 2 months, Altitude & Elevation every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Altitude | Altitude & Elevation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-altitude/id465262694/reviews)** | [4.6 (43K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altitude-and-elevation/id486556174/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 27K | **43K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.1% of reviews** | 56.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#171** | — |
| Size | 28 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dayana Networks Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/403434357) | [BranchenKing Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/478241972) |

## What reviewers say

### My Altitude

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-altitude/id465262694)

**Currently charting:** #171 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

This app displays your current location's latitude, longitude, and altitude using GPS. It also provides barometric pressure, water boiling point, and weather information. You can capture photos with location and elevation data, and even get the altitude of any location worldwide.

**Highlights:** Elevation from sea level (metric/imperial), Latitude and longitude coordinates, Barometric pressure and water boiling point, Current weather information, Take and watermark photos with location/elevation, World altitude lookup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Advertisement Annually | $2.99 | per year |
| No Advertisement | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate altitude readings
- 📍 Provides coordinates and location details
- 🔍 Useful for outdoor activities and travel
- 💻 Works offline without internet connection
- 🔬 Provides boiling point information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent or inaccurate altitude readings
- 🔍 Lacks search functionality on map
- 🔌 Drains battery quickly
- 📱 Issues with Apple Watch integration
- 🔢 Displays metric and imperial units inconsistently

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup for some users
- Altitude reading does not update when moving
- Barometric pressure not adjusted for elevation

**Requested features**

- Add ability to search for locations on map
- Include altitude alerts or notifications
- Provide option to manually calibrate barometer
- Display altitude data on Apple Watch complications


### Altitude & Elevation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altitude-and-elevation/id486556174)

Track your current elevation and altitude with GPS accuracy on visually appealing landscape backgrounds. Utilize the built-in barometer to monitor pressure-based altitude changes and a compass for orientation. Share your journey with customizable screenshots.

**Highlights:** GPS altitude and elevation tracking, Barometer for pressure-based altitude changes, Real-time compass orientation, Topographical map elevation data, Shareable screenshots with backgrounds, View in feet or meters, Built-in flashlight

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Travel Altimeter Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Remove advertisements | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate altitude readings
- 💡 Useful for travel and outdoor activities
- 🔍 Provides GPS coordinates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent altitude readings
- 🔧 Compass functionality issues
- 📢 Intrusive ads
- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific location's elevation

**Reported bugs**

- Altitude reading fluctuates even when stationary
- Compass direction not accurate
- App crashes or freezes on some devices

**Requested features**

- Option to lock screen and keep display on
- Ability to save and share location data
- Integration with mapping apps
- Barometric pressure display


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Altitude free?

My Altitude is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Altitude & Elevation free?

Altitude & Elevation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, My Altitude or Altitude & Elevation?

My Altitude is rated higher. My Altitude averages 4.8 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while Altitude & Elevation averages 4.6 from 43K ratings.

### Do My Altitude or Altitude & Elevation have ads?

Both My Altitude and Altitude & Elevation show ads.

### Which is updated more often, My Altitude or Altitude & Elevation?

My Altitude ships an update every 2 months, and Altitude & Elevation every 2 weeks. Most recently, My Altitude was updated on October 31, 2026 and Altitude & Elevation on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*