Comparison

Terrain Radar Altimeter vs Elevation Tracker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Terrain Radar Altimeter

Measure the elevation of locations within a 500-meter radius using device sensors and online geo-information. Discover the height of nearby hills and distant mountains with real-time altitude calculations and a precise elevation chart.

Highlights
  • Measure elevation within 500 meters
  • Real-time altitude calculation
  • Precise elevation chart
  • Digital elevation model
  • Display in meters or feet
Features
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Measure the elevation of each location within a radius of 500 meter. With Terrain Radar Altimeter you can discover the height of hills in front of you or take a look at further away mountains. The unique combination of device sensors and internet-based geo informations makes Terrain Radar to the best altimeter app in the store. FEATURES: • High accuracy digital elevation model • Range up to 500 meter (1600 ft) • Calculation of altitudes in real time • Precise elevation chart • Display in meter or feet The altitudes are calculated through online services, based on your GPS position and compass direction. Whether biking, hiking or walking - with this altimeter app every trip is a journey of discovery!

About

Elevation Tracker

Track your current altitude and visualize elevation changes along your path. This app uses your phone's GPS for accurate outdoor measurements and offers various map views. Share and export your location and altitude data easily.

Highlights
  • Live altitude display
  • Altitude tracking on map
  • Choice of measurement units
  • Real-time GPS coordinates
  • Share & export data
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Track your altitude. Map your routes. Relive your adventures in 3D. A precise GPS altimeter and complete trip recorder for hiking, biking, skiing, paragliding, or any outdoor adventure where altitude matters. Live tracking • Real-time altitude with vertical accuracy • Distance, elevation gain & loss, average speed, stopwatch • Live Activity & Dynamic Island support — keep your stats on the Lock Screen • Background tracking, so your trip keeps recording in your pocket On the map • Switch between satellite, hybrid and standard map styles • Colored polyline along your route • Tap any point to see altitude, distance and speed at that exact spot Your trips, saved & shared • Trip history — every session stored locally on your device • Import GPX files as a ghost trace to follow a route on the map • Export your tracks as GPX (Pro) • Snapshot and share your map view with one tap 3D flyover videos (Pro) Turn your favorite hike into a cinematic 3D flyover video — your route, your camera path, your altitude stats burned in. Export to your Photos library and share it everywhere. 100% local, 100% private — no account, no cloud sync, no analytics. Your data stays on your device. Works offline. Download once, explore everywhere.

Screenshots

Terrain Radar Altimeter3 screens
Elevation Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Terrain Radar Altimeter at none against Elevation Tracker's shown. Terrain Radar Altimeter also leads on ratings volume (769 vs 120) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17). Elevation Tracker's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 85%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Terrain Radar Altimeter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Elevation Tracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Terrain Radar Altimeter against 4.7 for Elevation Tracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Terrain Radar Altimeter has 769 ratings behind it against 120, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Terrain Radar Altimeter's written reviews are positive against 100% of Elevation Tracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Terrain Radar Altimeter ships an update every 3 months, Elevation Tracker every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Terrain Radar Altimeter versus Elevation Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTerrain Radar AltimeterElevation Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (769 ratings)4.7 (120 ratings)
Positive reviews84.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings769 — better120
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNestele EngineeringFlorian Delaunay

Customer experience

Terrain Radar Altimeter

All ratings769 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral3.0%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews132 reviews
Positive84.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative6.1%

Elevation Tracker

All ratings120 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral1.7%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Terrain Radar Altimeter

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App crashes after updates
  • Paid features disappeared after app rebranding
  • Direction orientation 180 degrees off
  • Altitude readings slightly inaccurate in some locations
  • UI elements obstruct map view
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  • High data consumption
  • Incompatibility with iPad in some versions

Requested features

12 requests
  • Compass or bearing indicator
  • Standard map view with street names (hybrid view)
  • Larger radius coverage (50km+)
  • Coordinate display and data export
  • Adjustable elevation profile scaling
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  • Terrain information accuracy details
  • Ability to toggle radar sweep animation
  • Zoom capability for satellite view
  • Offline functionality
  • Customizable color schemes
  • Distance measurements display
  • Barometric pressure measurement

Elevation Tracker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Terrain Radar Altimeter

One-time1
  • Long-Range Radar$3.99
1 purchases

Elevation Tracker

One-time1
  • Elevation Unlimited$6.99

Questions

Is Terrain Radar Altimeter free?
Terrain Radar Altimeter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Elevation Tracker free?
Elevation Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Terrain Radar Altimeter or Elevation Tracker?
Terrain Radar Altimeter and Elevation Tracker are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 769 and 120 ratings respectively.
Do Terrain Radar Altimeter or Elevation Tracker have ads?
Elevation Tracker shows ads; Terrain Radar Altimeter does not.
Which is updated more often, Terrain Radar Altimeter or Elevation Tracker?
Terrain Radar Altimeter ships an update every 3 months, and Elevation Tracker every 2 months. Most recently, Terrain Radar Altimeter was updated on September 22, 2026 and Elevation Tracker on September 21, 2026.

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