# V'Libre vs Altitude & Elevation

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: V'Libre at none against Altitude & Elevation's 13. V'Libre also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). Altitude & Elevation's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Altitude & Elevation sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. V'Libre asks for nothing beyond the download.

V'Libre ships an update every 5 months, Altitude & Elevation every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | V'Libre | Altitude & Elevation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.6 (43K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altitude-and-elevation/id486556174/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **43K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 56.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [STACKHERO](https://appshunter.io/developer/467140817) | [BranchenKing Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/478241972) |

## What reviewers say

### V'Libre

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vlibre/id467140814)

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Travel Altimeter Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Thank the Developers | $0.99 | one-time |
| Meadow (Illustrated) | $0.99 | one-time |
| City (Illustrated) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mountains (Illustrated) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Background Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ship Compass | $0.99 | one-time |
| Grey Compass | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pocket Compass | $0.99 | one-time |
| Space | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove advertisements | $0.99 | one-time |
| Background Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Choose Your Own Background | $1.99 | 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 V'Libre free?

V'Libre is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Altitude & Elevation free?

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

### Do V'Libre or Altitude & Elevation have ads?

Altitude & Elevation shows ads; V'Libre does not.

### Which is updated more often, V'Libre or Altitude & Elevation?

V'Libre ships an update every 5 months, and Altitude & Elevation every 2 weeks. Most recently, V'Libre was updated on October 3, 2026 and Altitude & Elevation on October 17, 2026.

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