# Altimeter GPS & Barometer vs Altimeter Pro

The clearest difference is price: Altimeter GPS & Barometer at Free against Altimeter Pro's $0.99. Altimeter GPS & Barometer also leads on ratings volume (2.2K vs 9) and chart position (#133 vs unranked). Altimeter Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and review sentiment (80% vs 58%). On rating, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Altimeter GPS & Barometer is free to download; Altimeter Pro costs $0.99 up front. Altimeter GPS & Barometer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Altimeter Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Altimeter GPS & Barometer against 4.7 for Altimeter Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Altimeter GPS & Barometer has 2.2K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Altimeter GPS & Barometer's written reviews are positive against 80% of Altimeter Pro's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Altimeter GPS & Barometer | Altimeter Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altimeter-gps-and-barometer/id572227849/reviews) | **[4.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altimeter-pro-elevation/id6469049312/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Paid** |
| Best chart rank | **#133** | — |
| Size | 107 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aesthetic Apps & Widgets srl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1776106599) | [dataWorks GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/559332295) |

## What reviewers say

### Altimeter GPS & Barometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altimeter-gps-and-barometer/id572227849)

**Currently charting:** #133 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


### Altimeter Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altimeter-pro-elevation/id6469049312)

Measure your current altitude above sea level with precision. It also displays coordinates, speed, and atmospheric pressure, with an aviation-themed mode. Offers comparisons to famous landmarks and a built-in compass.

**Highlights:** Altitude measurement, Coordinate and speed display, Atmospheric pressure measurement, Compass with GPS and magnetic heading, Aviation-themed display mode, Comparison to landmarks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Altimeter GPS & Barometer free?

Altimeter GPS & Barometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Altimeter Pro free?

Altimeter Pro costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Altimeter GPS & Barometer or Altimeter Pro?

Altimeter Pro is rated higher. Altimeter GPS & Barometer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Altimeter Pro averages 4.7 from 9 ratings.

### Do Altimeter GPS & Barometer or Altimeter Pro have ads?

Neither Altimeter GPS & Barometer nor Altimeter Pro shows ads.

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

Altimeter GPS & Barometer ships an update fortnightly, and Altimeter Pro fortnightly. Most recently, Altimeter GPS & Barometer was updated on November 1, 2026 and Altimeter Pro on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*