Comparison

GPS Map vs Altitude Measurement

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

Head to head
About

GPS Map

Easily search for and save your favorite places using addresses or GPS coordinates. Share locations with others or send them to various map applications. Offers map overlays from Google and OpenStreetMap.

Highlights
  • Search locations by address or coordinates
  • Bookmark favorite places
  • Send locations to other map apps
  • Share locations with others
  • Google map overlays
  • OpenStreetMap overlays
Features
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With "GPS Map" you can search and bookmark your favorite locations. Search locations via address or GPS coordinates and save them. Send them to several map apps or share them with others. Map overlays from Google and OpenStreetMap are available. Have fun!

About

Altitude Measurement

This app displays your current altitude in meters or feet directly on a map. It allows you to see the elevation of a central point or up to five points along a straight line. Easily find your height above sea level with this intuitive tool.

Highlights
  • Display altitude on map
  • Measure central point elevation
  • Measure 5 points on a line
  • Search for locations
  • Show current location
Features
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Altitude Measurement shows the ground elevation of the spot under the map crosshair, instantly. In Japan, it also lets you see hazard maps and a flood simulation on the same map. ELEVATION AT A GLANCE - Move the map and the elevation under the crosshair updates - Japan uses high-precision data from the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan (down to a 1 m mesh); elsewhere it uses worldwide elevation data - Tap the location button to compare the ground elevation with the altitude your device measures - Switch between meters and feet - Search by address or place name; switch between standard and satellite maps DISASTER PREPAREDNESS (JAPAN) - Overlay hazard maps for river flooding, inland flooding, storm surge, tsunami, landslides and flood duration - Show up to two layers at once and adjust their opacity - A legend in the official colors always stays on the map - "Shinsui Navi" shows what could happen if a nearby river breaks its banks: maximum flood depth, time until flooding starts, and a graph of depth over time FAVORITES - Save places you use often, with their name and elevation - Sync them between your own iPhone, iPad and Mac through iCloud EASY TO USE - iPhone shows the map with a card; iPad adds a sidebar for a roomier layout - Supports Dark Mode, larger text and VoiceOver - 14 languages: Japanese, English, Korean, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil), Dutch, Polish, Turkish and Russian - Share an elevation, or open a place from a shortcut with an altitude:// link LOCATION AND PRIVACY Your location is used only when you tap the location button, never just because the app launched. To look up an elevation, the app sends only map tile numbers, not your exact position. ADS The app is free. To keep it running, it shows an ad at the bottom of the screen. In Settings you can watch a short video ad to the end and hide ads for the rest of the day. ■ Data sources Elevation: GSI elevation tiles (Japan); AWS Terrain Tiles elsewhere (USGS 3DEP, SRTM, GMTED2010, NOAA ETOPO1 and others) Hazard maps: Hazard Map Portal Site, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (GSI tiles) Shinsui Navi: GSI flood simulation Credits also appear in the in-app map legend, the disaster screen and Settings > Data Sources. ■ Please note - Elevations are reference values derived from public data such as the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan (GSI). Do not rely on this app alone for surveying, climbing or evacuation decisions. - Hazard maps and the flood simulation (Shinsui Navi) appear only in Japan. They show assumed scenarios, not a guarantee of actual damage. Check your local government and official national sources for the latest information. - No account or sign-in is required.

Screenshots

GPS Map4 screens
Altitude Measurement4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GPS Map at 72% against Altitude Measurement's 18%. GPS Map also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Altitude Measurement sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. GPS Map asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GPS Map holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 36 and 30 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of GPS Map's written reviews are positive against 18% of Altitude Measurement's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GPS Map ships an update every 6 weeks, Altitude Measurement every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
GPS Map versus Altitude Measurement: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGPS MapAltitude Measurement
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (36 ratings) — better2.0 (30 ratings)
Positive reviews72.4% of reviews — better17.9% of reviews
Number of ratings36 — better30
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 13 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS6.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developern3rdsNanshu Kaneshiro

Customer experience

GPS Map

All ratings36 ratings
Positive80.6%
Neutral8.3%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive72.4%
Neutral17.2%
Negative10.3%

Altitude Measurement

All ratings30 ratings
Positive23.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative76.7%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive17.9%
Neutral7.1%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

None

GPS Map

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Altitude Measurement

One-time3
  • Coffee tip$1.99
  • Lunch tip$5.99
  • Generous tip$29.99

Questions

Is GPS Map free?
GPS Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Altitude Measurement free?
Altitude Measurement is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GPS Map or Altitude Measurement?
GPS Map is rated higher. GPS Map averages 4.2 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Altitude Measurement averages 2.0 from 30 ratings.
Do GPS Map or Altitude Measurement have ads?
Altitude Measurement shows ads; GPS Map does not.
Which is updated more often, GPS Map or Altitude Measurement?
GPS Map ships an update every 6 weeks, and Altitude Measurement every 13 months. Most recently, GPS Map was updated on October 21, 2026 and Altitude Measurement on October 24, 2026.

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