# My Altitude vs SunCalc.net

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SunCalc.net at none against My Altitude's 2. SunCalc.net also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (88% vs 66%). My Altitude's advantage is ratings volume (27K vs 63). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My Altitude sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. SunCalc.net asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for My Altitude against 4.8 for SunCalc.net. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Altitude has 27K ratings behind it against 63, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of My Altitude's written reviews are positive against 88% of SunCalc.net's.

My Altitude ships an update every 2 months, SunCalc.net every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Altitude | SunCalc.net |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-altitude/id465262694/reviews) | **[4.8 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/suncalcnet/id761295311/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **27K** | 63 |
| Positive reviews | 66.1% of reviews | **88.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 28 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dayana Networks Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/403434357) | [Oleg Shanyuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/653045688) |

## What reviewers say

### My Altitude

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

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


### SunCalc.net

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/suncalcnet/id761295311)

This application provides real-time information about sunrise and sunset times. It also includes a compass, world time display, and weather forecasts, making it a comprehensive tool for understanding solar events and local conditions.

**Highlights:** Sunrise and sunset times, Integrated compass, World time display, Weather forecasts, Time zone awareness

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and practical
- 💡 Well-designed interface
- 🎯 Useful for planning outdoor activities
- 📸 Great for photographers
- 🌍 Accurate sun position for any location

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sun angle disappears when changing date
- 🗺️ Google Maps not always current
- 🧭 Compass issues
- ⏳ Cannot change time, only date
- 📍 Location search limitations

**Reported bugs**

- Sun angle disappears when changing date
- Compass is not accurate
- App crashes on older iOS versions
- App crashes right after launch
- Crashes at start

**Requested features**

- Display altitude and azimuth of the sun
- Ability to set a specific time, not just current time
- Option for Apple Maps or Open Source Maps
- Compass feature for orientation
- Add moon information


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Altitude free?

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

### Is SunCalc.net free?

SunCalc.net is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, My Altitude or SunCalc.net?

SunCalc.net is rated higher. My Altitude averages 4.8 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while SunCalc.net averages 4.8 from 63 ratings.

### Do My Altitude or SunCalc.net have ads?

My Altitude shows ads; SunCalc.net does not.

### Which is updated more often, My Altitude or SunCalc.net?

My Altitude ships an update every 2 months, and SunCalc.net every 6 weeks. Most recently, My Altitude was updated on November 9, 2026 and SunCalc.net on November 6, 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.*