Map altimeter for iPad vs Elevato
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Map altimeter for iPad
This utility app displays the altitude of a specified point on a map, offering measurements in both meters and feet. It is designed for iPad users seeking geographical elevation data.
- Displays altitude
- Supports meters
- Supports feet
- Map integration
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Altimeter displays the altitude (meter / feet) of the specified point on the map.
Elevato
Instantly track your current elevation and explore global terrain, including seabeds. Save favorite viewpoints, calculate long-distance visibility, and record your highest altitude reached. Ideal for outdoor adventurers and the curious.
- Instant elevation and location tracking
- Global terrain and seabed exploration
- Save favorite spots with altitudes
- Long-distance visibility calculator
- Highest altitude record
- Dynamic elevation-based backgrounds
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Instantly track your elevation, explore global terrain (even seabeds!), save peaks, and calculate long-distance visibility. Ever wonder about your current elevation? Want to remember that stunning viewpoint? Curious if that distant mountain is actually visible? Or maybe you’re intrigued by the depth of the ocean floor? Elevato is your ultimate elevation companion! Designed for outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, pilots, photographers, scientists, and the endlessly curious, Elevato delivers accurate elevation data and powerful visibility tools—right on your iPhone. It uses Copernicus DEM (30m resolution) for land and GEBCO 2024 Grid for oceans and polar regions. Key Features: Instant Elevation & Location: See your current altitude and location at a glance. Enjoy dynamic backgrounds that shift with your elevation—from mountain scenes to coastal views. Global Elevation Lookup: Tap anywhere on the map to instantly find the elevation of that point—land elevation, seabed depth (bathymetry), and polar ice height included. Save Favorite Spots: Mark important locations like peaks, viewpoints, or trailheads with a tap. Name them, manage your list, and view saved spots with their recorded altitudes on the map. Unique Visibility Calculator: Go beyond altitude—see if distant objects are visible with a tool that considers: Earth's curvature and atmospheric refraction. Observer height, object height, and distance inputs. Highest Altitude Record: Automatically track the highest point you've reached (toggle this feature in Settings). Download Elevato and explore the vertical world— from the highest peaks to the deepest ocean trenches—with confidence.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Elevato at 4.0 against Map altimeter for iPad's 1.0. Elevato also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). Map altimeter for iPad's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Elevato holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.
Map altimeter for iPad ships an update every 4 months, Elevato every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and May 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Map altimeter for iPad | Elevato |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 4.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SHIGETO TAKAGI | TUOMAS JOHANNES VALTONEN |
Customer experience
Map altimeter for iPad
Elevato
In-app purchases
Map altimeter for iPad
No in-app purchases
Elevato
No in-app purchases





