# Elevation vs My Altitude and Elevation GPS

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Elevation at 5.5K against My Altitude and Elevation GPS's 1.1K. Elevation also leads on review sentiment (30% vs 22%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Elevation sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month and My Altitude and Elevation GPS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 — 4.5 for Elevation against 4.6 for My Altitude and Elevation GPS. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.5K and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 30% of Elevation's written reviews are positive against 22% of My Altitude and Elevation GPS's.

Elevation ships an update every 4 weeks, My Altitude and Elevation GPS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Elevation | My Altitude and Elevation GPS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elevation-altimeter-map/id480740433/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-altitude-and-elevation-gps/id1335951224/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.5K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | **29.9% of reviews** | 21.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mapnitude Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/473558784) | [MYSTIC MOBILE APPS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481942662) |

## What reviewers say

### Elevation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elevation-altimeter-map/id480740433)

Easily find your current elevation, altitude, and height above sea level. This app allows you to check elevations by touching the map, entering an address, or using your device's GPS or barometer. It also provides valuable data for flood prediction and outdoor planning.

**Highlights:** Find current elevation and altitude, Check elevation by map touch or address input, Utilize GPS and barometer for altitude, Record and display GPS altitude path, Standalone barometer functionality, Support for UTM and MGRS coordinates, Export timestamp, altitude, pressure, and coordinates

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Upgrade | $4.49 | per month |
| Plus Upgrade | $25.99 | per 6 months |
| Plus Upgrade | $48.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works great
- 👍 Helpful for research
- 👍 Useful for tracking elevation during storms
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on opening
- 🐛 Elevation readings are inaccurate
- 🐛 Doesn't work consistently
- 💰 Too many ads
- 🤔 Confusing user interface

**Reported bugs**

- Elevation readings not working
- App freezes or crashes frequently
- Inconsistent behavior across locations

**Requested features**

- Add search functionality
- Display elevation in feet instead of meters
- Improve accuracy of elevation readings


### My Altitude and Elevation GPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-altitude-and-elevation-gps/id1335951224)

Measure altitude and elevation with high precision using your phone's GPS. Capture geo-tagged photos, save favorite spots, and convert units easily. Share your location and navigate with an integrated compass.

**Highlights:** High-precision altitude and elevation tracking, Versatile coordinate formats (DD, DDM, DMS, UTM, MGRS), Geo-tagged photo capture with customizable data, Save and revisit favorite locations with photos, Metric and imperial unit conversion, Map-based location visualization, SOS message feature with current coordinates

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly GPS Altitude+ | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual GPS Altitude+ | $8.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Quick altitude updates
- 👍 Clean and minimalist design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate altitude readings
- 💰 Intrusive ads that cannot be removed
- 🔧 Inability to change units of measurement
- 🔧 Watch app limitations

**Reported bugs**

- Ad cannot be closed, requiring app to be force closed
- Settings changes not being saved (e.g. units of measurement)

**Requested features**

- Option to display nearest town/city along with latitude and longitude
- Premium/ad-free version
- Better customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Elevation free?

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

### Is My Altitude and Elevation GPS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Elevation or My Altitude and Elevation GPS?

My Altitude and Elevation GPS is rated higher. Elevation averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.5K ratings, while My Altitude and Elevation GPS averages 4.6 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Elevation or My Altitude and Elevation GPS have ads?

Both Elevation and My Altitude and Elevation GPS show ads.

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

Elevation ships an update every 4 weeks, and My Altitude and Elevation GPS every 3 weeks. Most recently, Elevation was updated on November 1, 2026 and My Altitude and Elevation GPS on November 3, 2026.

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