MapCompass vs Aviation Altimeter Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MapCompass
This navigation app displays a compass directly on a map, providing real-time speed, altitude, and direction. It also includes a level feature for added utility.
- Compass on map
- Route navigation
- Speed display
- Altitude display
- Direction display
- Level tool
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Compass Display a compass on the map Route navigation Display speed, altitude, and direction show Level
Aviation Altimeter Pro
This app simulates a professional barometric altimeter and vertical speed indicator for pilots. It uses your device's barometer for accurate readings and offers features like authentic cockpit dials, manual/auto-calibration, and night flight mode. It's designed for informational purposes and entertainment, not for actual flight.
- Authentic cockpit dials
- Manual & auto-calibration
- ISA & Non-ISA models
- Comprehensive unit settings
- Night flight mode
- Landscape mode
- Full Apple Watch app
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Experience authentic aviation on your device! Aviation Altimeter Pro transforms your iPhone or Apple Watch into a professional barometric altimeter and vertical speed indicator (VSI). This isn't just another GPS app - it uses your device's built-in barometer to measure altitude and vertical speed, just like a real aircraft. In aviation, pilots rely on barometric pressure for accurate altitude readings, adjusting their altimeter with the local QNH pressure to ensure safe separation from other aircraft. Aviation Altimeter Pro puts this precise control in your hands. Key Features: Authentic Cockpit Dials: See your altitude and vertical speed displayed on classic Kollsmann altimeter and analog VSI dials, complete with the crosshatch window for altitudes below 10,000 feet. Manual & Auto-Calibration: Easily adjust the QNH pressure to match local air traffic control data. Or, use the sophisticated auto-calibration function, which uses GPS altitude and local pressure to set the QNH for you. ISA & Non-ISA Models: Fine-tune your altitude calculation by applying the International Standard Atmosphere (ISA) model or by manually setting the mean sea level temperature for even greater precision. Comprehensive Unit Settings: Customize your display with a full range of units: feet/meters for altitude, feet per minute/meters per second for vertical speed, Fahrenheit/Celsius, and inHg/hPa for pressure. Night Flight Mode: The dials turn red to preserve your night vision, just like in a real cockpit. Landscape Mode: View both the altimeter and vertical speed indicator on a single screen for a complete flight instrument panel. Full Apple Watch App: Get a standalone, classic altimeter and VSI on your wrist, using the watch's own barometer. All settings from the iPhone app, including night flight mode, are synced. Sensor Fine-Tuning: Compensate for minor inaccuracies in your device's barometer with an easy-to-use offset adjustment. A barometer status indicator warns you if the data is no longer current. Disclaimer: This application is for entertainment and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for a certified aircraft altimeter and must not be used for flying. The pressure sensor in your device is not calibrated to aviation standards and is more susceptible to error. Do not rely on this app for flight safety. For pilots, be aware that cockpit cabin pressure is an unreliable data source and does not reflect accurate readings from a static pitot system.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MapCompass at Free against Aviation Altimeter Pro's $2.99. MapCompass also leads on iOS requirement (13 vs 18.5). Aviation Altimeter Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On rating, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
MapCompass is free to download; Aviation Altimeter Pro costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for MapCompass against 5.0 for Aviation Altimeter Pro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
MapCompass ships an update every 3 months, Aviation Altimeter Pro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MapCompass | Aviation Altimeter Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 13 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 著显 朱 | Emanuel David Weber |
In-app purchases
MapCompass
No in-app purchases
Aviation Altimeter Pro
No in-app purchases
Questions
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