# Altitude & Elevation vs Altimeter GPS & Barometer

The clearest difference is monetization model: Altitude & Elevation at free with in-app purchases against Altimeter GPS & Barometer's subscription. Altitude & Elevation also leads on ratings volume (43K vs 2.2K). Altimeter GPS & Barometer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#109 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Altitude & Elevation sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 — 4.6 for Altitude & Elevation against 4.6 for Altimeter GPS & Barometer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Altitude & Elevation has 43K ratings behind it against 2.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of Altitude & Elevation's written reviews are positive against 58% of Altimeter GPS & Barometer's.

Altitude & Elevation ships an update every 2 weeks, Altimeter GPS & Barometer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Altitude & Elevation | Altimeter GPS & Barometer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (43K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altitude-and-elevation/id486556174/reviews)** | [4.6 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altimeter-gps-and-barometer/id572227849/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **43K** | 2.2K |
| Positive reviews | 56.6% of reviews | **58.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#109** |
| Size | 100 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BranchenKing Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/478241972) | [Aesthetic Apps & Widgets srl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1776106599) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Travel Altimeter Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Remove advertisements | $0.99 | 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


### 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 Altitude & Elevation free?

Altitude & 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, Altitude & Elevation or Altimeter GPS & Barometer?

Altitude & Elevation is rated higher. Altitude & Elevation averages 4.6 out of 5 from 43K ratings, while Altimeter GPS & Barometer averages 4.6 from 2.2K ratings.

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

Altitude & Elevation shows ads; Altimeter GPS & Barometer does not.

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

Altitude & Elevation ships an update every 2 weeks, and Altimeter GPS & Barometer fortnightly. Most recently, Altitude & Elevation was updated on October 31, 2026 and Altimeter GPS & Barometer on October 29, 2026.

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