# Elevation vs Altimeter GPS & Barometer

The clearest difference is monetization model: Elevation at free with in-app purchases against Altimeter GPS & Barometer's subscription. Altimeter GPS & Barometer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (58% vs 30%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Elevation sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month and Altimeter GPS & Barometer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. 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 Altimeter GPS & Barometer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.4K and 2.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 30% of Elevation's written reviews are positive against 58% of Altimeter GPS & Barometer's.

Elevation ships an update every 3 weeks, Altimeter GPS & Barometer fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Elevation | Altimeter GPS & Barometer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (5.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elevation-altimeter-map/id480740433/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altimeter-gps-and-barometer/id572227849/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.4K** | 2.1K |
| Positive reviews | 29.6% of reviews | **58.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#109** |
| Size | 53 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mapnitude Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/473558784) | [Aesthetic Apps & Widgets srl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1776106599) |

## 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


### Altimeter GPS & Barometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altimeter-gps-and-barometer/id572227849)

**Currently charting:** #109 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

This app provides accurate altitude and location data using your iPhone's sensors, even without an internet connection. It offers a compass, step counter, sunrise/sunset calculator, and multiple map options for outdoor adventures and survival situations.

**Highlights:** Accurate altitude readings (GPS, Aster, Barometer), Offline functionality, no internet required, Integrated speedometer and pedometer, Sunrise/sunset calculator, Position finder and compass, Multiple map options, Today Widget for quick access

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Remove advertisement forever | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good altimeter
- 👍 Practical and informative
- 👍 Exceptional and useful
- 👍 Reliable and accurate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate altimeter readings
- 🐛 Doesn't work without cell signal
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 💰 Too expensive
- 📢 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't work on iPhone 16
- Altimeter shows incorrect elevation
- Compass is 90 degrees off
- Crashes on startup

**Requested features**

- Add widget capability
- Support for elevations below sea level
- Improve compass accuracy
- Offline map support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Elevation free?

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

### Is Altimeter GPS & Barometer free?

Altimeter GPS & Barometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Elevation or Altimeter GPS & Barometer?

Altimeter GPS & Barometer is rated higher. Elevation averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.4K ratings, while Altimeter GPS & Barometer averages 4.6 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do Elevation or Altimeter GPS & Barometer have ads?

Elevation shows ads; Altimeter GPS & Barometer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Elevation or Altimeter GPS & Barometer?

Elevation ships an update every 3 weeks, and Altimeter GPS & Barometer fortnightly. Most recently, Elevation was updated on September 25, 2026 and Altimeter GPS & Barometer on September 25, 2026.

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