Altimeter & Barometer vs ElevationCheck
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Altimeter & Barometer
This app provides real-time altitude and atmospheric pressure readings. It uses GPS for location and sea level measurements, with a conversion tool for meters to feet. For compatible devices, it also offers barometric pressure sensing.
- GPS altitude measurement
- Sea level display in meters
- Meter to feet conversion calculator
- Barometric pressure sensor (iPhone 6+)
- Map of current position
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A free simple large font altimeter application that displays map of current position measured by GPS and the sea level in meters (m). With conversion calculator from meter (m) to feet (ft). Barometric function with pressure sensor (iPhone 6 / Plus or later). To prevent flooding and distress. There are errors due to GPS measurement. Relative altitude measurement based on changes in atmospheric pressure.
ElevationCheck
Instantly get your current elevation or check the elevation of any location on a map. Save important elevation data for later or share it with others. Features a satellite view for detailed terrain information.
- Current elevation display
- Check elevation by map pin
- Save and share elevation data
- Satellite map view
- Detailed terrain information
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"ElevationCheck" is a convenient app that provides instant elevation information. Utilizing GPS, it accurately displays your current elevation. You can also move a pin to any location on the map to get elevation data for that specific point. Important elevation data can be saved as a list for future reference, or shared with friends and family in text format. The app also features a satellite map view, allowing for more detailed terrain information. Important Notes: An internet connection is required to use this app. Subscription Please refer to the following for terms and conditions for using subscriptions. 1. Privacy Policy: https://ontrails.jp/app/privacy-policy/elevationcheck/ 2. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Altimeter & Barometer at none against ElevationCheck's 1. Altimeter & Barometer also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (152 vs 6). ElevationCheck's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 13 months). On price, review sentiment, ads 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
Both are free to download. ElevationCheck sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Altimeter & Barometer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Altimeter & Barometer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Altimeter & Barometer has 152 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of Altimeter & Barometer's written reviews are positive against 63% of ElevationCheck's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Altimeter & Barometer ships an update every 13 months, ElevationCheck every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Altimeter & Barometer | ElevationCheck |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (152 ratings) — better | 4.2 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | 62.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 152 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SHIGETO TAKAGI | ONTRAILS |
Customer experience
Altimeter & Barometer
ElevationCheck
In-app purchases
Altimeter & Barometer
No in-app purchases
ElevationCheck
- 1 Month Plan$3.991 Month
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