# Elevation vs Altitude & Elevation

Elevation and Altitude & Elevation both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 57% of Altitude & Elevation's written reviews are positive against 30% of Elevation's. Altitude & Elevation also leads on ratings volume (43K vs 5.4K). Elevation's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). 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 Altitude & Elevation sells 13 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 — 4.5 for Elevation against 4.6 for Altitude & Elevation. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Altitude & Elevation has 43K ratings behind it against 5.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 30% of Elevation's written reviews are positive against 57% of Altitude & Elevation's.

Elevation ships an update every 3 weeks, Altitude & Elevation every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Elevation | Altitude & Elevation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (5.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elevation-altimeter-map/id480740433/reviews) | **[4.6 (43K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altitude-and-elevation/id486556174/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5.4K | **43K** |
| Positive reviews | 29.9% of reviews | **56.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mapnitude Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/473558784) | [BranchenKing Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/478241972) |

## 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


### 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 Elevation free?

Elevation 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, Elevation or Altitude & Elevation?

Altitude & Elevation is rated higher. Elevation averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.4K ratings, while Altitude & Elevation averages 4.6 from 43K ratings.

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

Both Elevation and Altitude & Elevation show ads.

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

Elevation ships an update every 3 weeks, and Altitude & Elevation every 2 weeks. Most recently, Elevation was updated on October 13, 2026 and Altitude & Elevation on October 15, 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.*